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Table 3 Alarm Procedure

From: Structured analysis, evaluation and report of the emergency response to a terrorist attack in Wuerzburg, Germany using a new template of standardised quality indicators

Alarm Procedure

Data

Assessment

Δ t from first emergency call until use of buzzword (i.e. terror, rampage, life-threatening situation)

Δt: 4 min

Result: 2

2: immediate

1: delayed

0: no

Δt from first emergency call until first alarm

Δt: 4 min

Result: 2

2: immediate

1: delayed

0: no

Δ t from first alarm until rescue forces report operational readiness

Δt: 20 min

descriptive

Δ t from operational readiness until arrival of the rescue forces on scene

Δt: 10 min

descriptive

Was there enough manpower at the rescue headquarter (dispatch center) at the start of the operation

No

descriptive

Has the rescue headquarter an alarm system of additional recruitment in place if needed

yes

descriptive

If there was a lack of forces in the rescue headquarter: Δ t from first notification until full recruitment

Δt: 30 min

descriptive