33. “Many injured people will have to find their own way to medical
treatment facilities.”
COMMENT: It is important that all EMCOMM operators keep familiar with
their
local emergency plan. And during the event learn where field medical
stations may be located. This fact underscores the value for all emergency
personnel having basic first aid knowledge and skills. Knowing what to do (or
NOT do) may save a life or prevent complications in an injured or ill person.
Also, YOU may become injured or ill, and may find yourself in a situation where you are the only person present with any first aid knowledge, and may need to instruct your rescuers in YOUR care! If you have never taken a class, or your skills are “rusty”, call your local American Red Cross office or community college and enroll in a first aid course.