Lakeville Fire Department: Safety Minute - New Equipment
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Implementation of EZ-IO intraosseous access for cardiac arrests
Deployment of new cardiac monitors with 4-lead/12-lead capability
Expansion of firefighter medical skills and diagnostic tools
Integration of CO monitoring for environmental exposure assessment
Improvement of emergency medical response when ambulances are delayed
Areas of Interest (3)
- Fire department shifts medical protocols to bridge gaps during ambulance delays.
- Local firefighters gaining paramedic-level diagnostic capabilities via new cardiac monitoring equipment.
- Hy-brid fire department staffing evolution and the focus on advanced community medical service.
Notable Quotes (1)
this is a medication that normally uh the paramedics would have with them but it's something that we can do when the ambulance is delayed getting to that scene
Medical variances and skillsRegarding the new EZ-IO capability for cardiac arrests.
People (1)
Mike MeerFire ChiefLeading the announcement of new medical equipment and training for the fire department.
1 quote
Leading the announcement of new medical equipment and training for the fire department.
“this is a medication that normally paramedics would have with them but it's something that we can do when the ambulance is delayed”
Explaining the benefit of EZ-IO medical procedures.