Franklin County EMS battalion chief handles long shifts and emergencies
Scott Harris, battalion chief and paramedic for Franklin County EMS, works 24-hour shifts about ten days each month. His crew begins with vehicle inspections and equipment checks before responding to ~six to seven calls daily, ranging from serious injuries to minor issues. Harris chose EMS over medical school to balance family life and has been with Franklin County since 2005.
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Myth busters on EMS care and donor myths
Myth: ambulance responders are mere drivers. Fact: pre hospital care is common now says Darren Hall assistant EMS chief. Myth: insurance affects care. Fact: Harris says care is patient focused not on insurance. Myth: donors receive worse care. Fact: donors not a factor in care per Harris. Myth: EMS staff idle between calls. Fact: Nick Robbins says staff stay busy with vehicle checks equipment cleaning and tests.
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Darren Hall
Scott Harris
Nick Robbins
EMS
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