EMS FYI July 5, 2019
July 5, 2019
All information falls under the latest revision for the EMS Protocols: 11-15-2018
On Thursday June 27th, Chief Orlando Dominguez, alongside Chief of Ocean Rescue Eisen Witcher, Derek Swor (not pictured) Assistant Chief of Ocean Rescue, Nick Cirvello with IT and Michael Karacsony & Sue Weigel with Dispatch, were busy working on an action plan for any future emergencies that occur at the Brevard Zoo Linear Park. The trail is 3 miles long one way and is not easily accessible. It is still a work in progress, but they are locating all access points and making sure communications are open to the 911 System.
Did you know…
- According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, nearly half of the fireworks injuries to children under the age of 5 are caused by sparklers.
- Sparklers burn at an extremely high heat: 1,200 degrees Fahrenheit—hot enough to melt some metals.
- Sparks can ignite clothing on fire and cause eye injuries.
- Touching a lit sparkler to skin can result in third degree burns.
Stay Safe this 4th of July!!
Please remember if a non-transport unit starts a report with the intention of transferring to the rescue crew, the report must be started on the Mobile ESO application. ESO does not allow for the transfer of reports using the internet version of ESO.
Some crews have also found it more user friendly if the non-transport unit starts a new report by selecting "New Record" instead of CAD import.
Some crews have also found it more user friendly if the non-transport unit starts a new report by selecting "New Record" instead of CAD import.
Follow the link below to read more on the Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale and
“Think FAST” assessments and how they relate to each other.
EMS Statistics
From June 21, BCFREMS responded to:
Trauma Calls-245
Medical Calls-752
Motor Vehicle Crashes-120
Transports-840
ALS Transports-500
BLS Transports-340
Medical Calls-752
Motor Vehicle Crashes-120
Transports-840
ALS Transports-500
BLS Transports-340
Total Responses-1,498
PulsePoint CPR Alerts-4
Mobile Integrated Health Activities- 5
Mobile Integrated Health Activities- 5
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Please let us know if you:
Have a question that can benefit the department
Have an interesting case to share
Want to recognize someone for providing excellent customer service
Just want to share some information that’s coming to your area
If you have any questions about the above topics, please refer them to the EMS Office (FR_EMSQandA@brevardcounty.us) and we will provide an answer for you.
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