Scene Safety: Crime Scene Awareness for EMTs
Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Recognize behavioral indicators that suggest potential violence or escalation.
- Differentiate between safe and unsafe actions when entering or operating within a crime
- Describe the essential components of a thorough scene size-up beginning at dispatch.
- Distinguish between fight, flight, and freeze responses and apply the safest course of action.
- Explain how to ensure safety and evidence preservation during roadway and mass-violence responses.
- Identify proper evidence preservation and documentation methods for crime-scene patient care.
Curriculum
Chapter 1: Introduction to Crime Scene Awareness
Chapter 2: Scene Size-Up and Approach
Chapter 3: Responding When Danger Erupts
Chapter 4: Specific Dangerous Scenes
Chapter 5: Tactical Considerations and Law Enforcement Coordination
Price: $18.00
Contact Hours: 1.5
Course Author
Brad Moore
Brad Moore is a dedicated public safety professional with over 18 years of service in emergency response. He has been a firefighter since 2021 and became a licensed paramedic in 2023, providing critical care in high-pressure situations. Before transitioning to Fire and EMS, Brad served for 12 years as a police officer, where he developed strong skills in leadership, crisis management, public safety, and community service. He is also a licensed EMS Instructor through the Texas Department of State Health Services, further extending his expertise in training and education for emergency responders.