A new page has been created to provide a place to view our EMS Committee meeting agendas, minutes, and general summaries of our monthly EMS meetings. A permanent link has been established on the left border of this main EMS page and in the menu bar above. As has been encouraged, if you have an idea or suggestion on how we can improve our EMS program, let your shift committee member know! You may be asked to provide written justification or supporting documents. Committee members are Dr Flanagan, Capt Eliot, Eng VanAusdall, FF Thomas, Eng Shear, Eng Aurora, Eng Garcia, and Eng Tisdel.

Mr Zamora's pre and post shock rhythm. CPR waves present post shock

What's noitucortcelE? That's Electrocution reversed, because that's exactly what the B-Shift Station 5 crew did for 30 year old Benjaman Zamora on July 18th, 2008. Ben was working on an electrical panel at a construction site when something went gravely wrong. Following that event, the first two links in the "chain of survival" were in place with a 911 call and bystander chest compressions which undoubtedly contributed to the outcome. The final two links in the chain were B-Shift Station 5. They provided the early defibrillation and early advanced care which ultimately resulted in the picture above. Ben stopped by the station on Aug 20th to thank his rescuers. He reports no long term deficits. When people ask what do you like about being a firefighter? This is one situation that tops the list. Seen left to right, FF Andy Muller, Eng James Pierce, Lt Derek Wrenn, Mr Zamora, Eng Chad Holladay, and FF Jacob Serabia. Article and photo printed with Mr Zamora's permission.