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The Rescue squad, "Rescue 8", is usually the first unit responding to a medical call or an accident. Members of the rescue
squad are registered as EMRs (Emergency Medical responder) or EMTs (Emergency Medical Technician). These
responders check for immediate life threats and stabilize victims in preparation for the arrival of an ambulance (usually
from the Killingworth Ambulance Association, or possibly a mutual aid ambulance from a neighboring town).Light
Rescues 886 or 887 respond to all medical calls, as well as squad members equipped with Trauma/O2 kits in their
personal vehicles. " Rescue 8 " in conjunction with Killingworth Ambulance also provide AED (automatic external
defibrillation) response. There are approx. 15 AED's in use, all in different areas of town. In 2006, the EMT's also received
authority to use the "Epi-pen", a needle stick device that administers a dose of a drug used to counteract certain types of
allergic reactions.
At motor vehicle accidents the rescue squad responders work in conjunction with other members of the Fire Company to
extricate victims and immobilize them if spinal injuries or bone fractures are suspected.
The rescue squad is divided into four teams. Each team has primary responsibility for one week in rotation to respond to
calls overnight. During the day, all available members are responsible for responding to calls.
squad are registered as EMRs (Emergency Medical responder) or EMTs (Emergency Medical Technician). These
responders check for immediate life threats and stabilize victims in preparation for the arrival of an ambulance (usually
from the Killingworth Ambulance Association, or possibly a mutual aid ambulance from a neighboring town).Light
Rescues 886 or 887 respond to all medical calls, as well as squad members equipped with Trauma/O2 kits in their
personal vehicles. " Rescue 8 " in conjunction with Killingworth Ambulance also provide AED (automatic external
defibrillation) response. There are approx. 15 AED's in use, all in different areas of town. In 2006, the EMT's also received
authority to use the "Epi-pen", a needle stick device that administers a dose of a drug used to counteract certain types of
allergic reactions.
At motor vehicle accidents the rescue squad responders work in conjunction with other members of the Fire Company to
extricate victims and immobilize them if spinal injuries or bone fractures are suspected.
The rescue squad is divided into four teams. Each team has primary responsibility for one week in rotation to respond to
calls overnight. During the day, all available members are responsible for responding to calls.
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