Community Based, Community Led
Many of our Officers provide co-responding support to the Virgin Islands Fire Emergency Medical Service.
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Ranging from Emergency First Responder (EMR) through Technician, and Paramedic level, our officers attend emergency medical calls and provide basic life support until the arrival of the emergency ambulance.
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Rescue officers attend incidents in Quick Response vehicles. A variety of call types are attended, based on the location, and nature of the incident.
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The chances of survival following cardiac arrest are considerably improved if appropriate steps are taken to deal with the emergency, including:
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early recognition of cardiac arrest;
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early activation of appropriate emergency services;
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early basic life support;
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early defibrillation; and
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early advanced life support.
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Rescue Officers who, as a minimum, are trained and competent in basic life support and defibrillation, and have passed an appropriate course and obtained licensure where needed.