Emergency Response Flashcards
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A transit officer arrives at the scene of a person collapsed on the subway platform. The person is unresponsive and not breathing. What is the FIRST action the officer should take?
Answer: Begin chest compressions immediately
For an unresponsive adult not breathing, immediate chest compressions are the first priority in CPR protocol.
During a bomb threat on a subway train, an officer locates a suspicious unattended package. What is the correct protocol?
Answer: Evacuate the area and notify the bomb squad
Officers must never touch or move a suspicious package but should evacuate the area and contact the bomb disposal unit.
A transit officer witnesses a fight between two passengers that results in one person being stabbed. After securing the scene, what is the officer's next priority?
Answer: Render first aid to the stabbing victim
After scene security, rendering first aid to an injured victim takes priority over witness interviews or pursuit.
An officer responds to a report of smoke on a subway car. Upon arrival, passengers are coughing but there is no visible fire. What should the officer do FIRST?
Answer: Order evacuation of that car and adjacent cars
Visible smoke is a life-safety hazard requiring immediate evacuation of the affected area while awaiting fire department response.
A transit officer is notified of a person on the tracks in an active subway tunnel. What is the MOST important immediate action?
Answer: Notify the train control center to halt train movement
Notifying train control to halt all train movement is the top priority to prevent a train strike.
During a mass casualty incident at a transit hub, the START triage system color 'RED' indicates which type of patient?
Answer: Immediate life-threatening but survivable injuries
In START triage, RED (immediate) designates patients with life-threatening but survivable injuries who need treatment within 60 minutes.
A passenger approaches an officer and states that they witnessed someone leave a backpack behind and run from the station. The officer should FIRST:
Answer: Secure a perimeter around the backpack and notify supervisors
An abandoned bag with a fleeing suspect warrants establishing a safe perimeter and alerting supervisors and specialized units.