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7. Both-'«vgje ■ "EMT-B's,” meaning’ttiat' they were certified by the State of Virginia as having completed the most basic level of EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) training. Scott had been a tech since March and Johnson had extensive experience in rescue squads from 1968 to 1974.
However, Virginias OEMS requires that emergency responders in an ambulance, besides being certified as EMTs and Emergency Vehicle Operators include a certified Attendantin-Charge.
That is, , someone “released” to oversee emergency care and transport by the state and the local operational medical director who is in charge of that region. Neither Scott nor Johnson is released as an Attendant-in-Charge, and none was at the time available to accompany them, meaning that they could not legally respond to the emergency call. The other nearest ambulance was returning from Fauquier Hospital and was at least 35 minutes away.
Although there are several differing accounts of their discussion inside the ambulance. prior to answering the call, Scott and Johnson both emphasized that they felt able to handle the call and that they were the best chance to get to the scene and help the victim quickly.
“I understand them, you're sitting there just wanting to help somebody,
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