02-22-16 Fire Department Rolls Out Quick Response Vehicles
02-22-16 Fire Department Rolls Out Quick Response Vehicles
The QRVs are specially equipped Ford Explorers, staffed with two firefighters who are trained to the EMT or EMT Advanced level. "We believe the QRVs will allow us to provide a quicker and more efficient response to medical emergencies," said Training Chief Phil Hyman, "and when it comes to medical emergencies, such as heart attacks and strokes, the quicker you provide care, the better the outcome for the patient."
Chief Hyman says the training for those firefighters assigned to the QRVs has been completed and the program should become operational by the end of this week. The QRVs will be assigned to fire stations in the areas with the highest call volume for medical emergencies, including Station 5 on Willow Street, Station 8 on Hickory Valley Road and Station 19 just off Hixson Pike next to Abba's House. Chief Hyman said the program will be evaluated carefully, but is optimistic the results will be positive. "If successful, we're hoping to further enhance our service by adding more QRVs in the future."
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