In this video, Gordon Graham, Lexipol co-founder and risk management expert, emphasizes the importance of cooperation and communication between law enforcement and fire service personnel at emergency scenes.
He suggests that law enforcement officers arriving first at incidents like vehicle collisions or fires should relay critical information such as the number of vehicles involved, extent of damage and presence of fire or smoke to the incoming fire units.
Additionally, they should provide details like the best access routes to avoid traffic. Similarly, when fire personnel are first on the scene, especially in violent situations or where traffic control is necessary, they should communicate key details to law enforcement. Graham advocates for integrated incident command, encouraging fire personnel to include law enforcement in command posts for effective coordination.
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This article, originally posted on August 30, 2022, has been updated.
