During calendar year 2008, El Segundo Firefighter/Paramedics responded to 1,511 emergency medical/rescue incidents.
Delivered service with exceptional customer service and satisfaction.
Responded to Customer Service Response surveys.
Developed and made available Bereavement material to assist family members.
All Firefighter/Paramedics completed mandatory Emergency Medical Service (EMS) skills and information updates.
Maintained in-house continuing education training and quality assurance program.
Completed an internal audit conducted by the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services.
Conducted training on National Incident Management System (NIMS).
Participated in an ongoing countywide study called Fast-Mag system for stroke patients.
All Paramedics and Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) completed a 2008 required EMS update.
One personnel certified as a Paramedic and assigned to vacant staff position.
Upgraded reserve Truck 32 to a Paramedic Assessment Unit with Advanced Life Support (ALS) equipment and certification from paramedic Los Angeles County Emergency Medical Services Agency (EMSA).
Acquired two multi-casualty medical supply trailers.
Paramedic units provided services to El Segundo High School football games, Joslyn Communicty Center, and at various community events.
