Posted August 25, 2015 (edited) I've been a longtime advocate of finding better solutions on the many medical aid calls, rather than routinely dispatching expensive fire apparatus rigs like the trucks. Didn't SDFD just begin a new program with the "quick response" units (pick-up trucks)? El Cajon FD is using AID-6 at an EMT level response unit though dispatchers do not triage the call at Heartland, the initial responding paramedic units must assess patient then request AID-6. Years ago Heartland did have a call rotation to the various approved EMT/BLS companies that they would dispatch at request. This is an interesting concept LAFD is beginning. The article about it is here: http://www.latimes.com/opinion/editorials/la-ed-nurse-practitioner-fire-department-20150408-story.html Here is a rig getting ready for the road, photo credit to LAFD. Edited August 25, 2015 by Rescue51 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 25, 2015 Where will this rig be stationed at and how many of them will be placed in service? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 26, 2015 I will research that for you, but according to LAFD, they said this unit will be placed in service later this year in "south operations bureau". Maybe a rover? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 26, 2015 the city of Anaheim started the same program about 2 months ago , in co-op with care ambulance but same goal in mind to reduce the response of fire units to non emergency calls Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 26, 2015 Mesa AZ Fire Department has very similar program in place. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 26, 2015 What is going on with the Fast Response Units, are they still going to be placed in service? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 27, 2015 I think one of those fast response units just went into service for SDFD. I just don't know which station house. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 27, 2015 How about the LAFD? Will they still use the Fast Response unit or not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 29, 2015 In regards to SDFD's fast response unit. Squad 55 went into service July 1, 2014 at 6135 Imperial Ave in the Encanto area. The unit is housed alone from 8AM-8PM by a FF/PM and a FF. A second squad is supposed to be put into service late September or October in south University City. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted September 4, 2015 In the past LAFD has never had FAST RESPONSE UNITS. There will now be 2. FR1 and FR2. 2 brush patrols reassigned. place is unknown at this time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted September 7, 2015 (edited) Only one Nurse Practitioner Unit. Will be stationed at FS 64. Will operate 10 hours per day, 4 days a week. Edited September 7, 2015 by waterguy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted September 7, 2015 There is only one Fast Response Vehicle for LAFD. It will be covering Battalion 1 and 11. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites