Friday, September 11, 2009

ALS Approved

Emergency Services personnel in International Falls have received state approval for part-time advance life support.

Its allows qualified personnel to carry out advanced medical procedures on a patients such cardiac defibrillation and I-V's.

Approval came following a seven-hour inspection of the Falls Fire, Rescue and Emergency Medical Services last week.

Chief Jerry Jenson expects the department will be able to offer ALS once documentation is received.