No Time To Waste - Ambulance Shortages

In a recently shared article in the Daily Dispatch shines a spotlight on ambulance shortages and the measures first responders are taking to provide adequate care to their community. In a notable incident, Portland Fire and Rescue utilized one of its fire engines to transport a stroke victim to the hospital. This decision was made after Intterra mapping app, utilized by first responders in the area, indicated there was not an ambulance available for immediate patient transport. Fire Headlines host Samantha Didion is joined by the panel, Chief Jeff Buchanan and Chief Bob Horton to delve into the liability issues and staffing shortages associated with this topic.

 

Fire Headlines listeners have also submitted a question concerning how small departments with limited budgets can maximize their resources.