AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — The Amarillo Fire Department has placed its fourth paramedic engine, Engine 12, into service at Fire Station 12.
According to AFD officials, all AFD engines are paramedic-ready, meaning they can operate at the paramedic level when a paramedic is assigned to that engine. Officials noted that a paramedic engine also ensures advanced life support resources, and a paramedic is in place every shift.
AFD noted that Engine 12 is staffed 24 hours a day with one certified paramedic as part of a four-person crew. Paramedic engines are also equipped with critical medications, including narcotics and paralytics, in addition to standard ALS equipment. AFD noted that this will allow crews to deliver a higher level of care upon arrival and work alongside Amarillo Medical Services.
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“This effort reflects the Amarillo Fire Department’s mission: to protect our community by providing the highest quality of compassionate and professional services,” said officials with AFD. “The department will continue working toward expanding paramedic engine capability to ensure advanced care is available when and where it is needed most.”…