Could it happen here? Not likely, but maybe! Keep a few things in mind while watching this video.
1) Philly EMS is fire based.
2) EMS was ignored until people began to die and the TV stations started asking questions.
3) They refuse to appoint a person to the deputy commissioner level to deal with EMS.
4) With tight budgets a reality, who will be the first hired, or in the event of reductions in force, the first let go? The civilian paramedic or the merit firefighter.
5) The dispatch procedure in Philly is a lot like what we do in Indy. First come first serve.
6) Here, a 911 caller does not always get the closest ambulance. They get the closest ambulance from their EMS provider.
7) Some of the fixes they suggest are common sense, something severely lacking in our EMS system.
Before you watch this video, let us remind you that we are in no way comparing the Indianapolis systems problems to that of Philadelphia. However, if EMS remains the overlooked service as it is now, problems may escalate down the road. Our position is, as always, lets work to prevent problems before the become too big. Philadelphia is a perfect example of an EMS system that was overlooked for entirely too long.
Stay Safe
Dee
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