In a three-tiered system, which entity handles transport?

• A. Private Transport
• B. Fire
• C. EMS
• D. Public Transport

Answer: (A)

In this setup, moving the patient to a hospital is treated as a separate function from on-scene responders and medical care. After the scene is secured and the patient is assessed or stabilized, the actual transport to a healthcare facility is typically handled by a dedicated transport service. Private transport fits this role because it specializes in patient transfer, uses vehicles equipped for medical transport, and coordinates with hospitals to ensure timely delivery of the patient. Fire departments usually focus on scene access, safety, and extrication, while EMS concentrates on medical assessment and stabilization (and in some systems may provide transport, but the framework here assigns transport to a private service). Public transport isn’t suitable for urgent medical transfers due to lack of medical oversight, equipment, and priority.