Within the department, which position serves as the Exposure Control Officer (ECO)?

• A. Battalion Chief of EMS
• B. Fire Chief
• C. Deputy Chief of Operations
• D. Station Officer

Answer: (A)

Exposure control focuses on protecting responders from infectious hazards, managing exposure reporting, medical evaluation, training, and the use of appropriate PPE across EMS operations. The Battalion Chief of EMS is the best fit for this role because they oversee EMS policies, training, and coordination across all EMS units, giving them the authority and focus needed to implement an exposure control program department-wide. The Fire Chief oversees department-wide administration, the Deputy Chief of Operations directs overall tactical operations, and a Station Officer supervises on-scene or station-level activities; none of these positions specifically concentrate on the medical exposure control program across EMS services.