What constitutes a multiple-casualty incident (MCI)?
A) An incident with 3 to 15 patients that the service handles without calling for additional resources
B) An event that places a great demand on EMS equipment and personnel resources
C) Any event that requires additional ambulances to adequately transport the patients from the scene
D) An event that unfolds over a long period of time and requires federal, state, and local response
B
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