Organisation of the on-scene response to a major incident

An ambulance circuit must be established. Empty vehicles are parked at an ambulance parking point and called forwards as required to the ambulance loading point adjacent to the casualty clearing station. Once loaded, the ambulance follows a predetermined route from the site, before transferring patients to predetermined locations depending on their severity, the nature of their injuries and the current clinical workload. 

Easy occess to the incident site (bronze area) Easy occess ond egress for emergency vehicles 

The dead bodies of victims may only be moved for two reasons to allow access to living casualties, and if there is a risk that they might be destroyed or damaged, for example by fire. A police officer should be present at the body holding area. Note a temporary mortuary may be 

Uninjured survivors may be taken for shelter to a survivor reception centre offering shelter, warmth and lighting. The reception centre also allows the police to collect required information before people are dispersed from the scene. Where possible, already existing buildings should be used. Church halls and supermarkets have been used in recent incidents. Key requirements for a survivor reception centre include  

---