-by Thumper

Any vehicle can be used as an Ambulance, but having the ability to lay injured personnel down would be ideal.  This gives you room to work on them while getting to better medical facilities.  Always have a designated ambulance at any event, ready to go with maps and locations, and hours of operation of closest medical facility.

While this sounds simple, situations can change for a number of reasons, trouble does not follow a script.

Disasters, man made or natural, will have victims (your fellow citizens).  Many government emergency services are already over tasked today, without adding to the chaos of a disaster.  You may assist by volunteering to transport victims to the nearest medical facilities while the team can assist in the search for other victims of the disaster.  You will need to know the locations of medical facilities in what ever area of operation you may find yourself in.

During an OP, you may find yourself moving from your designated pick-up position to an emergency pick-up point for quick evacuation of injured teammates.  Your knowledge of the terrain is just as important as it is for the team operatives.  Remember, you are PART OF THE TEAM also.

You should have at least two stretchers available for casualty removal, but more so for a stiff backing for immobilizing movement of some injuries.  Deer drags can be used for quick transporting of less injured from the OP area to the emergency pick-up point using only one to two team members for transporting.  The faster you can get the injured to the vehicle, the faster we can get them to the proper medical facilities.

Safety and a good driving abilities should always be a must.  This isn’t MOTHER, JUGS AND SPEED.  The team, as well as the injured, would like to get home alive as well.  Drive safely, being aware of the weather conditions of your environment.  It’s good for team morale knowing that you will get from point A to point B safely, they can now relax.