DENMARK — “When the fire department pulls up on an accident scene people expect us to do something,” Denmark Fire Chief Charles Breland told Denmark City Council members at their August 16, meeting. Breland said for that reason several members of the department have requested first responder training.
“We’re not first responders, EMTs or Paramedics. Several people would like to take a first responders course to learn safety, basic first aid, stop the bleeding,” Breland said.
The fire chief noted that in responding to a serious accident on Highway 70 and Guess Drive a couple of weeks ago Denmark fire personnel had to “stand around 30-45” before they could respond. (more…)
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