Apparatus Staffing

Why Do We Send an Ambulance and a Fire Truck to Medical Emergencies

The Orland Fire Protection District utilizes a Computer-Aided Dispatch system that identifies the closest available unit in order to respond as quickly as possible to each emergency. All of our units are staffed with Paramedics and equipped to provide Advanced Life Support. This flexibility on response provides the best medical care to those in need. The dynamic response platform may result in a fire truck arriving before or in conjunction with an ambulance for medical emergencies. Regardless who arrives first, the combination of units brings up to five Paramedics to each emergency. If the emergency does not warrant all of the Paramedics, the extra Paramedics return, leaving the appropriate amount of help needed to address the situation.

Currently the Orland Fire Protection District staffs a minimum of five ambulance crews, four engine companies and two truck companies daily, all staffed by Paramedics with Advanced Life Support equipment.

Ambulance

Apparatus

Service Provided  Staffed by 2 Paramedics  Advanced Life Support  12 Lead Cardiac Monitor

Primary Function

 Provide Advanced Life Support medical service  Life saving medications  Transportation to hospital  Rescues  Ventilation  Support the Fire Engine

Crew  Extinguish the fire  Vehicle Extrication  Advanced Life Support

Fire Truck Fire Engine

 Staffed by 3 Firefighter/

Paramedics  Advanced Life Support  Carries Manpower  Ladders, Fire Pump, Water,

Tools  Staffed by 3 Firefighter/

Paramedics  Advanced Life Support  Carries Manpower  Fire Pump, Hose, Water,

Tools