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It’s Not Just Fire: What’s in a medical bag?
Bloomington City CouncilWednesday, March 19, 2025
Watch on original sourceEmergency Medical Services (EMS) equipment overview
Fire department medical response capabilities
Equipment maintenance and training protocols
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Notable Quotes (3)
we don't just do fire, we do EMS as well.
EMS capabilitiesIntroducing the department's role.
Believe it or not, oxygen is a medication.
Medical equipmentExplaining the use of oxygen in emergency response.
These are checked every morning, and we verify that nothing's expired, we have everything that we need.
Maintenance and TrainingDescribing maintenance protocols.
People (1)
Alec PurcellFirefighter-paramedicEmployee at Bloomington Fire providing an overview of medical gear.
3 quotes
Employee at Bloomington Fire providing an overview of medical gear.
“we don't just do fire, we do EMS as well.”
Clarifying the scope of department duties.
“oxygen is a medication.”
Explaining the importance of oxygen in emergency care.
“we have to train and be very familiar with every piece of equipment in this bag.”
Emphasizing commitment to operational readiness.
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Bloomington Fire