Saturday, January 12, 2013
Under the proposed change, firefighters and paramedics would no longer both be dispatched to minor 911 calls, such as those about a fall or a sick person.
Next week, Pinellas County Commissioners are scheduled to vote on a resolution that will change the way firefighters and ambulances respond to emergency 911 calls throughout the county. The vote is the third phase in Pinellas County's effort to streamline its 911 dispatch system. In September, the Largo City Commission supported Pinellas County Administrator Bob LaSala's recommendation to dispatch just Sunstar ambulances on certain calls for emergency service. "We have the Cadillac of systems in Pinellas County, and we can no longer afford it. We need to get costs under control," said Pinellas County Commissioner Susan Latvala. Under the proposed change, firefighters and paramedics, or "first responders," would no longer both be dispatched…
Sunday, October 14, 2012
Have you spotted the decked-out ambulance? It's Sunstar Paramedics' way of honoring breast cancer awareness month.
Have you spotted a pink ambulance around Pinellas County recently? You're eyes aren't playing tricks on you. The specially decked-out ambulance is roaming the county and parking at various community events all month long in honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Sunstar Paramedics, the ambulance system for Pinellas County, is dispatching the eye-catching emergency vehicle to events like Race for the Cure at St. Petersburg's Vinoy Park and other local happenings throughout October. The ambulance includes personal dedications to Pinellas residents and Sunstar employees affected by breast cancer. Have you seen the pink ambulance around town? Are you doing something special to recognize breast cancer awareness month in Largo? Post a …
Friday, September 21, 2012
Pinellas County Adminstrator Bob LaSala recommends dispatching only Sunstar units on certain calls and not the fire department too, according to a city report.
Changes may come to how emergency personnel respond to calls in Largo. The Largo City Commission supported this week the county adminstrator's recommendation to dispatch just Sunstar ambulances on certain calls for emergency medical services. In Pinellas County there is one ambulance provider, Paramedic Plus, operating under the trade name "Sunstar." Right now, the current dual response system requires both the fire department and an ambulance be dispatched on calls, according to a city report. The system is part of "priority medical dispatch" and uses an internationally recognized list of computer-generated questions known as "structural interrogation" to determine which services are needed for each 911 call, said Largo Fire Chief Michael…
pikehunter
8:50 am on Wednesday, November 7, 2012
This is retarded. If you have city fire ambulances, why do you need to have a secondary service? more ›