Adaptation of prehospital emergency medical services to the incident command system during the Kahramanmaraş earthquake: A qualitative evaluation

BackgroundThe Incident Command System is a critical framework for coordinating emergency response; however, large-scale disasters often expose operational, structural, and communication gaps. Understanding how Emergency Medical Services personnel navigate these challenges is essential to strengthening disaster readiness and improving coordinated field operations.ObjectiveThis study aimed to explore the challenges faced by prehospital Emergency Medical Services personnel in adapting to the Incide