What should EMS personnel do if they have been staged for more than ten minutes?

When EMS personnel have been staged for more than ten minutes, the appropriate action is to contact the Incident Commander. This is crucial because the Incident Commander is responsible for overall situational awareness and coordination of resources on the scene. By reaching out, EMS personnel can gain updated information about the situation, receive direction on their role, and ensure that they are effectively contributing to the response efforts.

Waiting for further instructions without making contact might lead to unnecessary delays in patient care or resource deployment. Similarly, starting to provide care independently could disrupt the chain of command and create confusion. Leaving the scene if not needed would be inappropriate, as they may still be required to assist once their capabilities are confirmed or additional guidance is provided. Hence, establishing communication with the Incident Commander ensures that the EMS personnel remain integrated within the operational framework of the incident response.