USe of emergency lights at a scene

[Richard B the EMT]

Another point I think I should mention: I had always been taught that when the EMS crew arrives onscene, technically, the emergency is over.

Ask yourself if the patient is stable or not, following your initial evaluation and treatment. I'd suggest the CUPS protocols, that of Cardiac, Unconcious, Potentially unstable, and Stable

If you and your partner(s) feel that the patient is stable, turn off the beacons, strobes and other assorted flashers, and proceed at normal traffic speed, stopping appropriately at red traffic signals, to the hospital.

If the patient meets yours or local protocols for anything other than stable, run under emergency lights and siren status as per your agency, county or state vehicle protocols and/or laws.