A common mnemonic used by emergency services personnel when communicating a situation report from the pre-hospital scene to the communications centre is:

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ETHANE is a mnemonic used by emergency services personnel to communicate critical information about a situation from the pre-hospital scene to the communications center or hospital. It stands for Exact location, Type of incident, Hazards, Access, Number of casualties, and Emergency services required.

A Common Mnemonic Used by Emergency Services Personnel When Communicating