First Aid Planning Matrix

 

Event Type Crowd Size (Anticipated) CPR & 911 Access BLS Aid Station ALS Aid Station Physician Level Aid Station Ambulance Mobile Medical Teams
Concert/Music Festival

<2,500

 

x x *      
2,500 - 15,000 x   x   BLS* *
15,000+ x   x * ALS* x
Athletic/Sporting Event <2,500 x x *      
2,500 - 15,00 x   x * BLS x
15,000+ x     x ALS x

Parade/Block Party/Street Fair

<2,500 x *       *
2,500 - 15,000 x x *   BLS* x
15,000+ x   x   ALS x
Conference/Convention <2,500 x *        
2,500 - 15,000 x x *   BLS* *
15,000+ x   x * ALS x

 

X= Required

*= Recommended

ALS = Advanced Life Support

BLS = Basic Life Support

EMT = Emergency Medical Technician