By BJ Austin
KERA News
DALLAS — Dallas Fire-Rescue wants to “get there” faster when there is a medical emergency. KERA’s BJ Austin says a city council committee will hear about the new response plan.
The new program includes use of neighborhood fire trucks — each with a Certified Paramedic aboard who is able to begin life saving treatment even before the ambulance arrives. These are called Advanced Live Support Engines. And the proposed pilot program calls for FIVE of them.
Another new program would be “Rapid Response Units” — SUV’s with two paramedics aboard who would work overnight on weekends — treating patients when transport to a hospital is not necessary.
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