PROTOCOL UPDATES EFFECTIVE 7/3/24!

PROTOCOL UPDATES EFFECTIVE 7/3/24!

Heads Up:  Multiple Protocol updates go live Wednesday July 3rd at 0800hrs. Changes include:  1. A new protocol, CS23 Med Ops in Austere/Unusual Environments, and a new Marine Unit BLS Response Bag for Lifeguard Supervisors and Marine Response to ensure you...
EMS WEEK MESSAGE TO PINELLAS EMS CLINICIANS

EMS WEEK MESSAGE TO PINELLAS EMS CLINICIANS

Image: Freedom House honorees with Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey. Chief Moon (ret.) is holding the proclamation. (Photo by Dr. Ron Roth) I wanted to take a moment to share my thanks with you all as we mark the 50th Anniversary EMS week in the US. I truly appreciate the...
4 NEW MEDICAL CONTROL DIRECTIVES ARE LIVE!

4 NEW MEDICAL CONTROL DIRECTIVES ARE LIVE!

This is a heads-up that four new medical control directives have been published. These include the April Inservice assignment and multiple protocol and equipment updates being rolled out over the next month. Please make sure you take a few minutes to review...
HEADS UP: NEW MICRODRIP IV FLOW CONTROLLERS TODAY!

HEADS UP: NEW MICRODRIP IV FLOW CONTROLLERS TODAY!

Due to a manufacturer issue we need to switch to a new IV flow controller or microdrip set. This new 20 DROP Flow Controller set replaces our old 60 DROP Stat2 set which means the math and drip settings are changing! Please take a few minutes to get familiar with the...
ENGINE 50 DELIVERS FIRST LP15 SHOCK IN PINELLAS COUNTY!

ENGINE 50 DELIVERS FIRST LP15 SHOCK IN PINELLAS COUNTY!

Congrats to E50’s crew (Lt. Morris, DO Westerman, FM Georges, PFF Davis) for delivering the first LP15 shock in Pinellas County at 7:49:24 on September 14, 2023!   This milestone was made possible by countless hours of work by an incredible group of people...
NEW CARDIAC MONITOR GOES LIVE!

NEW CARDIAC MONITOR GOES LIVE!

LP15s and supporting protocol updates are authorized for use in Pinellas County beginning Wednesday September 13 at 0800hrs.  See MCD 2023-17 and MCD 2023-18 for further details.