What action is appropriate when on the highway calls?

• A. Block traffic, and cooperate/coordinate with law enforcement
• B. Ignore the calls on the highway
• C. Proceed without notifying law enforcement
• D. Stage on the opposite shoulder

Answer: (A)

On a highway call, traffic control and coordination with law enforcement are essential for safety. Blocking traffic creates a protective buffer around responders and patients, reduces the risk of secondary crashes, and gives crews space to work, access the patient, and carry out necessary operations. Coordinating with law enforcement ensures proper traffic management—police can establish lane closures, deploy barriers, and direct motorists—making the scene safer and more organized. Ignoring the call would leave the scene unprotected, proceeding without notifying law enforcement misses critical coordination, and staging on the opposite shoulder may still expose responders to traffic and fail to provide adequate traffic control. The best practice is to block traffic and work with law enforcement to manage the scene.