ETHANE is a standardised reporting framework mnemonic; often used as an initial situation report (sitrep), to provide essential emergency management information.
| E | Exact Location |
| T | Type of Incident (e.g. Road Traffic Accident. Chemical /Biological / Radiological [CBR], HAZMAT, etc.) |
| H | Hazards at Scene (e.g. power lines, vapour, spillage etc.) |
| A | Access and Egress |
| N | Number of Casualties (walking, stretcher, deceased etc.) |
| E | Emergency Services at Scene Required (e.g. additional ambulance resources and other agencies) |