It has been said multiple times that Fire Departments have "suppressed" themsevles out of business, with Code enforcements, Fire Inspections, Fire Prevention, etc....... Now, we know that typically 80% of a Fire Departments call volume is EMS, but in your opinion would you say that we are starting to see EMS phaze out the need for FD first response with the Addition of Vents, Lucas Devices, etc...? We know that one big role of FD first response is to stop the clock, but is the need for them on scene with Vents and Machines that do compressions for us deminishing? Also, we have started to see a lot of power stretchers, improved stair chairs, and priority dispatch limiting the need for First Response Assistance.
Wondered the opinions of people on here, I am not sure how I feel about it either way yet.
Wondered the opinions of people on here, I am not sure how I feel about it either way yet.