Fayette County launches new non-emergency medical hotline, telehealth program

Fayette County launches new non-emergency medical hotline, telehealth program

The Fayette County Fire and EMS Department launched a new non-emergency medical services hotline. According to county officials, the fire department launched the new program to improve the efficiency of non-emergency healthcare, all while keeping ambulances ready to roll out for emergencies. Starting in December, Fayette County Fire and EMS is partnering with RightSite Health…

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Request for new Deltona fire transport unit denied by county

Deltona’s request to add a fourth fire-based transport unit was denied by Volusia County, despite increasing call volumes and high workload levels for the city’s firefighter-paramedics. Currently, the Deltona Fire Department operates three fire-based transport units, which have been effective in improving patient care and reducing response times. However, with the city’s growing population and…

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Body is found in MacArthur Park Lake

An investigation is underway after authorities on Monday pulled a body from MacArthur Park Lake. The call came in about 11:30 a.m., said Public Service Officer Lyndsey Lantz of the Los Angeles Fire Department. The body was found in the lake. The victim was a man, estimated to be about 35 years old, Lantz said….

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