Emergency Medical Services
The Emergency Preparedness Committee meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month (2:30pm to 4:00pm).
The Emergency Preparedness Committee (EPC) is one of the functional groups of the San Joaquin Operational Area Healthcare Coalition and consists of the Emergency Preparedness Coordinators from member agencies and organizations. The purpose of the committee is to provide a forum for joint emergency preparedness planning, training, exercising and information sharing. In addition active members are responsible for the completing the required deliverables for the Hospital Preparedness Program (HPP) grant and determining how to use grant funds to improved and sustain healthcare preparedness capabilities. See Healthcare Coalition Governance Appendix B for additional information.
Direct questions to Phil Cook, Disaster Medical Health Specialist at 209-468-6818 or by email pcook@sjgov.org.
San Joaquin County Medical Network (Med Net) Radio System
Exercise Planning Worksheet Video Tutorial
Exercise Controller and Evaluator Training Video (MP4)
San Joaquin Operational Area Healthcare Coalition Behavioral Health Seminar/Tabletop Exercise
Multimedia Presentation (PowerPoint)
Active Shooter Exercises
15 til 50 MCI Active Shooter Full Scale Exercise Materials:
Exercise Evaluation Guides (Word)
Plausible Threat 2017 Tabletop Exercise Materials:
Situation Manual (word)
Facility Map Color (pdf)
Patient Triage Cards (pdf)
Position Title Badges (word)
Table Signs (pdf)
Powerpoint Presentation (powerpoint)
Video - Module 1 (mp4 video)
Video - Module 2 (mp4 video)
Plausible Threat 2016 Full Scale Exercise Video
Plausible Threat 2016 Tabletop Exercises
Exercise Materials from Field Operations Tabletop:
Situation Manual - Complete (includes all three modules) (Word) or broken apart by modules - Module 1 (Word), Module 2 (Word) and Module 3 (Word)
Field Ops - ICS 201 (Handout) (pdf)
Field Ops - Street Map 8.5"x11" (Handout) (pdf)
Campus Map 24"x36" Black and White (pdf)
Campus Map 24"x36" Color (pdf)
Patient Triage Cards - With triage categories (pdf)
Patient Triage Cards - Without triage categories (pdf)
Powerpoint Presentation
Video - Module 1 (mp4 video)
Video - Module 2 (mp4 video)Exercise Materials from Control Facility Operations Tabletop:
Situation Manual Complete word document
Patient Triage Cards - Transported with Triage Category (pdf)
Patient Triage Cards - Self-Presenting (pdf)
Region IV MCI Plan Manual 2 (pdf)
Major Trauma Triage Criteria (EMS Policy No. 5210)
Trauma Patient Destination (EMS Policy No. 5215)
Powerpoint Presentation
15 'til 50 Mass Casualty Toolkit
Video - Module 2 (mp4 video)
Video - 15 'til 50 (mp4 video)
Exercise Materials from Multi-Casualty Branch Operations Tabletop:
Situation Manual - Complete word document
Patient Triage Tags (pdf)
Powerpoint Presentation
Campus Map 24"x36" Black and White (pdf)
Campus Map 24"x36" Color (pdf)
Position Titles - Badges (Print on shipping labels - see header of document for details.)
Table Signs Multi-Casualty Branch Ops (Excel)
Video - Module 1 (mp4 video)
Video - Module 2 (mp4 video)
Cyber Exercise Scenario Videos:
Module 1
Module 2
Direct questions to Phil Cook at 206-468-6818 or pcook@sjgov.org.
Free Virtual 15 ‘til 50 Mass Casualty Incident Response for Healthcare Facilities Training Webinar
Incident Planning Process for Extended Operations Course Materials
These training resources consist of a series of presentations intended to teach members of the San Joaquin Operational Area Healthcare Coalition, healthcare professionals and volunteers how to operate pre-programmed amateur radio equipment found at healthcare facilities in San Joaquin County.
They are intended to provide basic “how-to” information and are not a full course in radio operation. The Power Point presentations can be downloaded and modified to meet the need of each individual healthcare facility, i.e., add a slide describing where your amateur radio is located.
Clicking on Narrated Power Point and Windows Media Video links below will prompt downloads, while clicking on You Tube Video will open a new window to view on You Tube.
| Just-In-Time Resource | Select choice of view/download method from below | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Using Ham Radios | Narrated Power Point | Windows Media Video | You Tube Video |
| Kenwood D710A | Narrated Power Point | Windows Media Video | You Tube Video |
| Kenwood TM-G707 | Narrated Power Point | Windows Media Video | You Tube Video |
| Kenwood TM-V7A | Narrated Power Point | Windows Media Video | You Tube Video |
| Yaesu FT-60 | Narrated Power Point | Windows Media Video | You Tube Video |
| Yaesu VX-170 | Narrated Power Point | Windows Media Video | You Tube Video |
| Yaesu FT-270 | Narrated Power Point | Windows Media Video | You Tube Video |
| Healthcare Ham Radio Communications Drill Demonstration | You Tube Video | ||
Healthcare HAM Radio Communications Drill Information and Instructions (PDF)
View the ICS Planning Cycle Playlist to view all of the "Planning P" cycles below:
The Disaster Healthcare Volunteers (DHV)
is a secured and confidential online registry of licensed healthcare professionals interested in volunteering during disasters. The system is designed to validate the credentials of healthcare professionals before an emergency to expedite the deployment
of volunteers as quickly and efficiently as possible. Non-medical support personnel (logistics, communications, amateur radio operators, etc.) are also encouraged to volunteer. Volunteers in San Joaquin County will be notified and activated by the
EMS Agency. For more information contact Phil Cook, Disaster Medical Health Specialist at (209) 468-6818 or by email pcook@sjgov.org.
To register go to https://healthcarevolunteers.ca.gov/
To request volunteers for a mission, click here for the DHV Mission Request Form
Example of Completed Form
Directions for volunteers regarding mission assignments, click here for the DHV Mission Assignment Guide.
California Disaster Healthcare Volunteer Handbook, click here for the Disaster Healthcare Volunteer Handbook.
All members of the Disaster Healthcare Volunteers (DHV) are eligible to receive state-funded workers’ compensation benefits for their services protecting the health and safety, and preserving the lives and property of the people of the state. This program was established to protect such volunteers from financial loss as a result of injuries sustained while engaged in disaster service activities and to provide immunity from liability while providing disaster services.
To register, complete the Disaster Service Workers Registration Form and mail the original to the San Joaquin County EMS Agency – P.O. Box 220, French Camp, CA 95231.
Click here for more information about the Disaster Service Workers Program
The purpose of the San Joaquin Operational Area EOC Medical Health Branch Plan is to guide the activation and operation of the Medical Health Branch in response to a disaster that severely impacts the healthcare delivery system, public and/or environmental health.
Hospital Incident Command System (HICS)
The Hospital Incident Command System (HICS) is an incident management system based upon the Incident Command System (ICS), which assists hospitals in improving their emergency management planning, response, and recovery capabilities for unplanned and planned events. HICS is consistent with ICS and the National Incident Management System (NIMS) principles. HICS will strengthen hospital disaster preparedness activities in conjunction with community response agencies and allow hospitals to understand and assist in implementing the 17 Elements of the hospital-based NIMS guidelines.
The HICS Guidebook, Job Action Sheets, Forms, etc. are available from the California Emergency Medical Services Authority web site.
National Incident Management System (NIMS)
Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS)
Incident Command System (ICS)
Active Shooter
FBI Active Shooter Information - Information Page: includes links to Run, Hide, Fight videos and training materials.
CISA Active Shooter Preparedness Resources
Active Shooter Workshop
Active Shooter Emergency Action Plan video (1:36:24)
Options for Consideration video (7:52)
Click here for a list of hazardous materials references.
California Department of Transportation
Crosswalk between California Emergency Functions and Federal Emergency System Functions