ETHANE
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ETHANE is a mnemonic indicating a protocol used by emergency service
s to report situations which they may be faced with, especially as it relates to major incidents, where is may be used as part of their emergency action principles
.
ETHANE dictates the form in which the receiving control station should get information from the first person or officer on scene. In some jurisdictions, the alternative CHALET
may be used.
In the event of this being used for a major incident, the reporting first on scene officer would not usually get involved with the rescue work, but act as a co-ordinator on scene for arriving emergency vehicles. This may be achieved by the vehicle being used by the first on scene should leave its lightbar running, whilst all others should turn theirs off on arrival, to make identifying the incident officer easier.
Emergency service
Emergency services are organizations which ensure public safety and health by addressing different emergencies. Some agencies exist solely for addressing certain types of emergencies whilst others deal with ad hoc emergencies as part of their normal responsibilities...
s to report situations which they may be faced with, especially as it relates to major incidents, where is may be used as part of their emergency action principles
Emergency action principles
Emergency action principles are the guiding rules to be employed by the first person, or persons, on the scene of an emergency. The nature of emergencies is such that it is impossible to prescribe a specific list of actions to be completed before the event happens, so principles form a framework...
.
ETHANE dictates the form in which the receiving control station should get information from the first person or officer on scene. In some jurisdictions, the alternative CHALET
CHALET
CHALET is a mnemonic indicating a protocol used by UK emergency services to report situations which they may be faced with, especially as it relates to major incidents....
may be used.
Definition and process
ETHANE stands for:- Exact location: The precise location of the incident
- Type: The nature of the incident, including how many vehicles, buildings and so on are involved
- Hazards: Both present and potential
- Access: Best route for emergency services to access the site, or obstructions and bottlenecks to avoid
- Numbers: Numbers of casualties, dead and uninjured on scene
- Emergency services: Which services are already on scene, and which others are required
In the event of this being used for a major incident, the reporting first on scene officer would not usually get involved with the rescue work, but act as a co-ordinator on scene for arriving emergency vehicles. This may be achieved by the vehicle being used by the first on scene should leave its lightbar running, whilst all others should turn theirs off on arrival, to make identifying the incident officer easier.