What’s in a Med Bag - It’s Not Just Fire
Monday, July 14, 2025
EMS capabilities and equipment
Medical bag inventory and maintenance
Cardiac and airway support supplies
Pediatric emergency response tools
Trauma and bleeding control
Training and equipment verification procedures
Areas of Interest (3)
- Bloomington Fire seeks to clarify its expanded role in emergency medical services beyond traditional firefighting.
- Rigorous daily inspection protocols for EMS equipment at Bloomington Fire ensure community safety and compliance.
- Public awareness campaign highlights the diversity of medical tools required for modern paramedic operations.
Notable Quotes (3)
We're here to show you today that we don't just do fire, we do EMS as well.
EMS capabilitiesIntroduction to the presentation of medical equipment.
Believe it or not, oxygen is a medication.
Medical equipmentDescribing the contents of the medical bag.
These are checked every morning and we verify that nothing's expired.
Operational readinessDescribing the daily maintenance routine for EMS gear.
People (1)
Alec PurcellFirefighter ParamedicRepresenting Bloomington Fire to demonstrate EMS medical equipment and operational readiness.
2 quotes
Representing Bloomington Fire to demonstrate EMS medical equipment and operational readiness.
“Believe it or not, oxygen is a medication.”
Explaining the components of the medical bag.
“These are checked every morning and we verify that nothing's expired.”
Explaining maintenance protocols for EMS gear.
Places Mentioned
Bloomington Fire station