MISSION STATEMENT: Our mission is to provide the highest quality patient care and comfort available in the industry. To save lives and positively impact the lives of our patients. VALUES: Our values are to strive for excellence in all aspects of pre-hospital patient care; be supportive of our family like work environment; and have a well working relationship with our local acute care facilities. VISION: To become the pre-hospital care provider of choice and employer of choice. We strive to be compassionate, respectful and sensitive to our patient's and employee's needs. |
Piedmont Rescue
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Mission Statement, Values and Vision
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News and General Information
We would like to thank all of those who recognized us in our EMS Week
Celebration. This year's theme was, "THERE WHEN YOU NEED US." We
really appreciate all the hard work and time put in to the different events that
we were welcomed to. It really did mean a lot, to all of us.
Celebration. This year's theme was, "THERE WHEN YOU NEED US." We
really appreciate all the hard work and time put in to the different events that
we were welcomed to. It really did mean a lot, to all of us.
Then & Now...
The Piedmont Rescue Squad was established in 1965. In the beginning all personnel were strictly volunteer. They were called at their homes when an emergency occurred. The ambulances were converted station wagons and there was minimal training among the personnel. These individuals provided the best they could with what they had available. Through the dedication of these individuals and the support of the community, the Piedmont Rescue Squad has grown to become a top-notch emergency medical services provider. Currently, the Piedmont Rescue Squad operates five fully advanced life support ambulances and a heavy rescue truck equipped with extrication equipment. Three crews are staffed during the day and two at night, all at the Paramedic level. The squad serves as the primary ambulance transport service for Piedmont and surrounding communities. Coverage area extends into four counties: Calhoun, Cherokee, Etowah, and Cleburne. The coverage area is large and extends in an approximate 20-mile radius from the station. The squad has grown to about 50 members with the majority being full-time and part-time paid personnel. Although most members are paid, there are still volunteers that give of their time. Along with providing ambulance coverage for emergency calls received through 911, the squad provides non- emergency transports for patients in extended care facilities and nursing homes. We provide service for all residents requiring transport from Piedmont Healthcare Center and are also primary call for all non-emergency transports from Jacksonville Health and Rehab. We also provide scheduled dialysis transports from both locations. The squad provides football game coverage ranging from pee-wee to high school games for three different schools. The squad averages approximately 300-350 calls per month. The Piedmont Rescue Squad provides in-house training and continuing education for its employees and neighboring services. The squad has approximately ten providers that are certified instructors in various emergency and training applications. There are also six Paramedics that have attended the Critical Care Emergency Transport Program at UAB. As well as offering training, the squad serves as a rotational site for Gadsden State Community College EMT students transitioning through their training to become an Emergency Medical Technician. Over the years, we have developed a close working relationship with Jacksonville Medical Center and it’s employees. Our first defibrillator program was developed in conjunction with JMC. Our current off-line medical director, Dr. Stephen Jones, is affiliated with Gadsden Regional Medical Center and provides insight and training evaluation for our service. |
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| Piedmont Rescue is dispatched by Piedmont Police Department's Communications Officers. Calls from all four counties that we cover, come into the communications center. Once the needed information is obtained, dispatchers pass the information on to EMS/Rescue crews. While units are responding, the dispatchers keep crews updated on call data. Dispatch functions as an extremely important role of our day to day operations. |
Communications
| Bobbie Beavers Communications Supervisor |
Based on the information that was conveyed to our dispatchers, the Paramedic and EMT will decide what equipment is needed to properly evaluate and treat the patient. Once patient contact is made, the Paramedic and EMT will examine the patient. During this examination period, be prepared to provide the following information: I- Name, age and birth date of patient. II- Medical history of patient. III- Any known allergies to drugs and other substances IV- Name of patient's doctor and medications currently being taken by patient. Once the patient has been evaluated, the need for proper treatment and or transport will be determined. Based on the severity of the illness or injury, the ambulance crew will decide along with the patient and/or family the proper hospital to transport the patient to. |
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