In a significant development for local emergency services, the Lodi Fire Department has proudly launched its Advanced Life Support (ALS) services. As reported in a press release by the department, Lodi residents can now expect a higher tier of medical support during emergencies, a service that adds procedures and medications crucial in life-threatening situations to the fire department’s toolkit. The department’s Engine 2031 at Station 1 is the first of its units to provide ALS services, crewed by a team of six ALS-certified firefighters.
Recognizing the unique role of the advanced paramedic engine, Fire Chief Ken Johnson expressed that “Activating the ALS Engine at Station 1 allows us to geographically cover more of the city with paramedic firefighters than any other engine in the city,” as noted by the Lodi Fire Department. With an overarching plan for expansion, other engines across different stations are set to enhance the Lodi Fire Department’s response capability. The enhancement of these emergency services has come to fruition thanks to an agreement with the San Joaquin County Emergency Medical Services Authority (SJCEMSA) and the backing of the Lodi Fire Foundation along with City funds, which have enabled the acquisition of crucial equipment like EKG/cardiac monitors…