Motorcoach Run-Off-Road Crash Research Paper
Motorcoach Crash
Management of Mass Casualty Incidents
University of Florida
March 30, 2014Abstract
In this paper, I will discuss the Motorcoach Run-Off-the-Road and Rollover that occurred on U.S. Route 163 Mexican Hat, Utah January 6, 2008. I will begin by discussing how most departments make routine traffic accidents daily on shift. Comparing the preparation between a large city and smaller city. I will then explain on how safety has been of importance of the design of the automobile but cannot take into account driver fatigue. Next I will discuss some of the important facts on the incident from how it happened, patients, response, mutual aid, and preparedness. Following with lessons learned from the incident on how preparedness is key for training to get better and responding for mass casualty incidents and how surrounding jurisdictions should get together to take an inventory of all resources they have so that when needed they can be called upon to send the appropriate support. Finally, applying these …show more content…
This goes the same for my station, which is located next to Interstate-10. Traffic flows from San Antonio to Houston daily with travelers, commuters, and truck drivers who are hauling supplies for work. When an accident occurs, we respond promptly and determine the appropriate resources that are required. With just a push of a button, dispatch can radio and request to deliver more units to the scene from rescue, HAZMAT, ambulances for multiple patients, and even air life for extreme cases. The beauty about San Antonio is being the seventh largest city in the nation and consisting of multiple hospitals at its convenience from all levels and houses two level one hospitals for critical care. This was not the case in the motorcoach crash in Utah that took the lives of nine passengers seven who died on scene and two on transport to
Management of Mass Casualty Incidents
University of Florida
March 30, 2014Abstract
In this paper, I will discuss the Motorcoach Run-Off-the-Road and Rollover that occurred on U.S. Route 163 Mexican Hat, Utah January 6, 2008. I will begin by discussing how most departments make routine traffic accidents daily on shift. Comparing the preparation between a large city and smaller city. I will then explain on how safety has been of importance of the design of the automobile but cannot take into account driver fatigue. Next I will discuss some of the important facts on the incident from how it happened, patients, response, mutual aid, and preparedness. Following with lessons learned from the incident on how preparedness is key for training to get better and responding for mass casualty incidents and how surrounding jurisdictions should get together to take an inventory of all resources they have so that when needed they can be called upon to send the appropriate support. Finally, applying these …show more content…
This goes the same for my station, which is located next to Interstate-10. Traffic flows from San Antonio to Houston daily with travelers, commuters, and truck drivers who are hauling supplies for work. When an accident occurs, we respond promptly and determine the appropriate resources that are required. With just a push of a button, dispatch can radio and request to deliver more units to the scene from rescue, HAZMAT, ambulances for multiple patients, and even air life for extreme cases. The beauty about San Antonio is being the seventh largest city in the nation and consisting of multiple hospitals at its convenience from all levels and houses two level one hospitals for critical care. This was not the case in the motorcoach crash in Utah that took the lives of nine passengers seven who died on scene and two on transport to