In the extrication process, what follows the removal of a packaged patient?

After the removal of a packaged patient during the extrication process, terminating the incident is a crucial step. This means ensuring that all emergency operations are concluded, which includes informing dispatch that the incident is under control and that resources can be released or reassigned. Proper incident termination ensures that all personnel are accounted for and that the scene is left in a safe condition.

In an organized emergency response, once the patient has been safely removed, the focus shifts toward concluding operations that involve securing the scene and ensuring that emergency services have completed their tasks efficiently. While restoring traffic flow, conducting after-action reports, and restoring the scene are important tasks, they typically follow the formal termination of the incident. Therefore, recognizing incident termination as a priority is fundamental in the overall management of emergency scenes.