After years of advocating for improved emergency response services, Richmond firefighters are on the verge of establishing a paramedics program that will allow them to provide advanced life-saving care. Currently, they are limited to basic emergency services, unlike their peers in Contra Costa County. The new initiative led by Fire Chief Aaron Osorio aims to recruit more paramedics and expand services offered during emergency calls, which have been rising in number since the COVID-19 pandemic. This shift is expected to enhance patient treatment options significantly.
The Richmond Fire Department aims to join its Contra Costa County peers by establishing a paramedics program to provide advanced life support, crucial for improving patient survival.
The transition to advanced life support will likely take five years to implement due to a limited pool of qualified paramedics and the need for staffing increases.
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