Pompano Beach, Florida – Pompano Beach Fire Rescue has added a rare statewide distinction to its record as the department approaches its 100th year of service. The agency has earned Gold Tier recognition for pediatric emergency readiness, placing it among a small group of Florida fire-rescue and EMS departments that have met the program’s standards.
The recognition makes Pompano Beach Fire Rescue the 16th Fire-Rescue or EMS agency in Florida and only the second in Broward County to reach the Gold Tier through the Florida Prehospital Pediatric Readiness Recognition Program.
The designation was awarded through the Florida Emergency Medical Services for Children State Partnership Program. It recognizes agencies that meet comprehensive requirements covering pediatric emergency preparedness, specialized training, equipment, medical protocols and patient care…