Metro Region EMS System

Ambulance Strike Team/Medical Task Force

CODE of CONDUCT

1. Follow the Incident Command Structure.
2. While deployed act as if you are constantly on camera. You likely are!
3. Events of this nature attract the media and attorneys. Your actions reflect your organization and the State of Minnesota.
4. Respect private property. Do not enter a private residence or business without the owner’s permission, except in life-safety emergencies. Looters will be prosecuted.
5. A community impacted by a large-scale emergency/disaster will be in distress, independent of personal impact. Crews should exercise extreme patience and understanding, treat the public and all other emergency responders with respect.
6. No alcohol or drugs during deployment.
7. Remember your mission is to help the sick or injured. This is not a vacation!
8. Take only essential personal items. Storage of personal items cannot interfere with patient care space. Ambulance services will not be responsible for lost/damaged property.
9. Do not bring pets. Rescued animals need to be brought to an animal rescue group. Ambulance Strike Team personnel are not to keep rescued animals.
10. Ambulance personnel are responsible for wearing all appropriate safety and personal protection equipment.
11. You are responsible for the ambulances and all equipment issued to you.
12. Firearms or dangerous weapons are not permitted.