I’m pleased to report that the EMS service that was affected by the April explosion in West, Texas is receiving some badly needed money to rebuild their organization.
Sometimes, catastrophes happen to us. They may not be as dramatic as the blast, but a rig that burns up after an engine fire, or a station that’s blown down during a tornado, can have similar devastating effects. Does your agency have its insurance policies up-to-date? Are the premiums paid? Do the policies reflect the current cost to replace an older piece of apparatus or station?
Let’s not forget the human resources that powers our organizations. What are the contingency plans to have other providers step in for personnel who are directly affected by the incident? Are there plans in place to long-term mutual aid? Housing an out of town ambulance and its crew?
Finally, what are the regional, state and federal resources that the agency can tap into in the weeks and months ahead as the organization rebuilds itself? As many of us know through our personal lives, the paperwork labyrinth can be quite challenging.
I’m glad to see West EMS is getting back on its feet. If you helped with a donation, that’s great and many thanks.
