By Bill Carey
EMS1
FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. — Flagler County Fire Rescue is installing 360-degree cameras on ambulance backs following allegations of a medic sexually assaulting a patient.
The new cameras now give drivers a full view via a front display, replacing the limited visibility from a small window, FOX 35 Orlando reported.
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Another measure is a new policy that requires two personnel in the back of the ambulance for underage or vulnerable patients who may be unaware of their surroundings. This change is significant as many fire departments face challenges staffing two people per ambulance.
First Coast News reported that, even before the sexual assault incident came to light, a new policy was already in place requiring mandatory psychological evaluations for all new fire rescue employees to support their mental health and ensure professional conduct.
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“Firefighters across the country have, in many cases, been assaulted in the back, and some have suffered career-ending injuries,” Flagler County Fire Rescue Chief Michael Tucker said. “The camera now provides not only crew safety but also patient safety.”
The department has also created a rescue supervisor position to oversee personnel. Positioned between paramedic and lieutenant, it offers career advancement and strengthens the chain of command.
“We’ve got great people working for us, but sometimes they are put in situations where a supervisor needs to make decisions,” Chief Tucker explained.
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