EMS Special Event Standby Agreement Considerations

EMS teams are often asked to be on standby at events, like community gatherings and sporting activities, to provide assistance if a participant or spectator needs medical aid.

However, while these scenarios are common, they're not without risk to your organization.

For example, these events are often contacted on either a dedicated or non-dedicated basis, meaning you may or may not be obligated to leave the event to respond to 911 calls, which should drastically change your written agreement for the event to help protect your organization.

Join Chris Rodgers and David Bradley, VFIS Industry Specialists, as they discuss risks to be aware of and best practices to help protect your EMS agency during standby assignments.