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Often, police and fire units arrive at the scene of an accident before the rescue squad. “We are fortunate,” the council spokesman said, “that many of our firefighters and law enforcement personnel have some rescue training.” However, if more members of the general public could give aid in an emergency, more people could be saved and suffering could be lessened.
The EMS council is urging firefighters, police officers and dispatchers to take a basic first aid or first responder course. “Dispatchers need specialized training because they must make critical decisions to save lives. In som^qrban areas, less than 20 percent of dispatchers are trained in rescue procedures.”
Fire and rescue personnel cooperate at the scene of many emergencies, including car accidents. Firefighters gain access to the patients, using extrication tools like the “Jaws of Life,” while the rescue squad members provide medical treatment. That way, rescuers can concentrate on patient care while the firefighters use their expertise to get to the patient and clear a way for him to be removed.
For more information about the First Responder course, about joining a rescue squad, or about any emergency medical services available in the region, call the RREMSC office (703 825-6849), from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday.
The fire and rescue departments
RAPPAHANNOCK
COUNTY FARM
BUREAU
INSURANCE
will be closed on
Thursday & Friday
February
22 & 24
Staff will be
attending conference
96.9%