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Emergency Medical Services
The Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Unit is
headed by a Medical Director and is
responsible for administering
a two-tiered system of pre-hospital emergency medical care
and
transport, which includes Advanced Life Support (ALS) Units, and
First Responder
Engine and Ladder Companies. In addition, the
EMS Unit assists in formulating plans for
Emergency Medicine
physicians to respond to the scene of multi-casualty incidents
to
assist with patient triage, treatment, and disposition.
The ‘Star of Life’ contains six points and a staff in the middle
of the symbol. Each point represents a component of care.
· Point 1 - Detection· Point 2 - Reporting
· Point 3 - Response
· Point 4 - On Scene Care
· Point 5 - Care in Transit
· Point 6 - Transfer to Definitive Care.
The staff stands for - Medicine & Healing.
