Which call type corresponds to Unconscious/ Fainting (Near)?

• A. Traffic Collison/ transportation incident
• B. Unconscious/ Fainting (Near)
• C. Vehicle in Water
• D. Unknown Problem (Person Down)

Answer: (B)

When a caller reports someone who is unconscious or nearly fainting, the appropriate call type is the one that explicitly describes that condition. This category is designed to cue the dispatcher to treat the situation as a potential life-threatening medical emergency, with immediate focus on airway, breathing, and circulation, and to expedite EMS dispatch with the right priority and pre-arrival instructions. The term “Near” unconsciousness signals that the person isn’t fully responsive but is very close to losing consciousness, which keeps the urgency high and ensures the correct protocol is activated.

The other options do not fit as precisely. A traffic collision/transportation incident covers crashes and related injuries, not the state of unconsciousness. Vehicle in Water is specifically for someone in water or at risk due to water exposure. Unknown Problem (Person Down) is a generic category used when the problem isn’t identifiable from the caller’s description, which doesn’t convey the critical condition of near-unconsciousness and could delay specific medical guidance and rapid dispatch.