Fire & EMS SOP

Fire & EMS Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)

Welcome to the official Fire & EMS SOP for Denali State Roleplay (DSRP).
These guidelines exist to promote realistic, fair, and enjoyable emergency services roleplay. Quality roleplay and common sense are always expected.

Before You Begin

Ensure you have read and understand all server rules, medical roleplay expectations, and communication procedures before going on duty.

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General Conduct (Fire & EMS)

1. Remain professional and in character while on duty.
2. Follow all server rules and Fire & EMS SOPs.
3. Do not deny medical roleplay without a valid roleplay reason.
4. Do not revive patients to immediately rejoin active threats or combat.

Professional Standards

Fire & EMS are held to a high standard of realism, restraint, and judgment.

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Duty Status & Equipment

1. You are considered on duty when:

   • Wearing Fire or EMS uniforms
   • Operating Fire or EMS vehicles
   • Actively responding to Fire or EMS calls

2. While on duty, you must:

   • Remain professional and in character at all times
   • Operate strictly within Fire & EMS roleplay responsibilities

3. Authorized Equipment

   • Medical kits, trauma bags, stretchers
   • Fire extinguishers and firefighting tools
   • Flashlights and basic utility equipment
   • Firearms for personal defense only

4. Prohibited Equipment

   • Unauthorized or non-duty-related items
   • Equipment used for law enforcement or criminal roleplay

Firearms Use

Firearms carried by Fire or EMS are for personal protection and scene safety only. Fire & EMS personnel do not perform law enforcement actions.

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Vehicle Use & Response

1. Emergency lights and sirens must be used appropriately.
2. Lights and sirens are for responding to calls, not convenience or traffic bypassing.
3. Always clear intersections and deem them safe before proceeding.
4. Fire & EMS vehicles must be operated realistically and responsibly.

Responding Realistically

Using emergency equipment does not grant immunity from poor driving or unsafe decisions.

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Fire Response Guidelines

1. Ensure the scene is secured before beginning suppression.
2. Perform a verbal or implied scene size-up when possible.
3. Establish a safe working area prior to fire suppression.
4. Respond appropriately to:
   • Structure fires
   • Vehicle fires
   • Wildland fires
   • Hazardous or unsafe situations

Scene Safety First

Your safety and scene control come before suppression or rescue.

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Rescue & Extrication

1. Vehicle extrications must be roleplayed, not instant.
2. Stabilization and hazard mitigation should occur before patient removal when reasonable.
3. Coordinate with EMS prior to patient handoff.
4. Communication between Fire and EMS is required during complex scenes.

Coordination Matters

Fire and EMS should operate as a team, not separate entities.

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EMS Medical Guidelines

1. Ensure the scene is secured before treatment.

2. Conduct realistic patient assessments based on the incident.

3. Match injuries to the situation and avoid unrealistic outcomes.

4. Prioritize patients appropriately during multi-patient scenes.

5. Medical Roleplay Standards

   • No instant or unrealistic healing
   • Allow time for treatment roleplay
   • EMS does not participate in law enforcement actions

Role Separation

Fire & EMS roles exist to provide medical and rescue support, not enforcement or investigative authority.

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Refusal of Care

1. Patients may refuse medical care with a valid roleplay reason.
2. EMS must acknowledge and roleplay the refusal.
3. Refusal does not override server rules regarding death or injury roleplay.

Roleplay First

Refusal of care should add to the roleplay, not bypass consequences.

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Enforcement & Accountability

1. Minor SOP issues should be handled through roleplay when possible.
2. Repeated or disruptive behavior may be addressed by staff.
3. SOP violations may result in removal of Fire or EMS privileges.
4. SOPs may be updated as the server evolves.

Accountability

Fire & EMS roles are positions of trust and are held to a high standard.

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Acknowledgment

All Fire & EMS members must acknowledge this SOP before going on duty.

Acknowledgment Statement

By serving as Fire or EMS in Denali State Roleplay, you agree to uphold these standards and understand violations may result in disciplinary action.