Preplanning for Ems

Preplanning was first developed in the 1970s by the fire service as a tool to make firefighting efforts more effective and ensure life safety for responders and civilians. Preplanning for EMS introduces emergency medical services (EMS) administrators, supervisors, and providers to preincident planning, focusing exclusively on EMS concerns. Preplanning allows EMS agencies to prepare prior to an incident by: Researching specific local facilities, events, and potential incidents Identifying hazards Developing a response plan Gathering supplies and recruiting help Coordinating with law enforcement, fire services, and other response agencies Reflecting many of the principles of the National Incident Management System (NIMS), Preplanning for EMS encourages EMS agencies to become involved in preplanning to promote the best possible outcome in an emergency.

Chapter1 Introduction to Preplanning
Chapter2 Fire Department Experience in Preplanning
Chapter3 The Preplanning Process
Chapter4 Medical Facilities
Chapter5 Schools
Chapter6 Mass Gatherings
Chapter7 Mass Medical Transportation
Chapter8 Shelters and Mass Care
Chapter9 Coordination
Chapter10 Logistics
Chapter11 Administration
Chapter12 Disaster and Pandemic Management