LSEMS Monthly Press Release | March 2024

Post by **Alex Mpache** » Mon Apr 01, 2024 8:31 pm

Los Santos Emergency Medical Services
LSEMS Monthly Press Release | March 2024
"One Team, One Mission, Saving Lives"

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INTRODUCTION

Welcome back to another Monthly press from the Lost Santos Emergency Medical Team bringing us to the end of March.
This month we have seen the future of our department grow as new Medics got certified and others received well-deserved promotions, and rewards for their hard work for our community in keeping the city more healthy and saving lives, you can see below how to show support for our medics.

We have also assisted the Department of Corrections with the Easter Event at Cayo, you can find more information about it below as well as an article about a recent attack at Burgershot.

The month of April is here and with it, we hope to continue bringing a smile to everyone one treatment at a time!

EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH | MARCH 2024

EMT-A Emma Garcia

With us since the 21st of January this year, Emma has been a shining star within our EMT ranks, sprawling out her roots into 6 different divisions, firmly standing her ground as one of our fastest progressing EMTs, both in divisional and field work. We are happy to have her and look forward to what she has to bring!

If you want to commend an employee of the LSEMS, you can do that here!

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RANK ADJUSTMENTS

Captain ->

Commander
Ally Quinn

Senior Paramedic ->

Lead Paramedic
Tiffany McMount

Paramedic ->

Senior Paramedic
Charles Swift

Junior Paramedic ->

Paramedic
Frost Fox

EMT-A ->

Master EMT
Olivia Scarlett
Viktor Markov
Emma Pierce
Lucy Fox
Oliver Jenkins (Reinstatement)

EMT-A ->

EMT-P
River Paige (Reinstatement)

EMT-I ->

EMT-A
Joselynn Trejos
Hera Onassis

EMT-B ->

EMT-I
Willow Onassis
Emma Garcia
Yua Ryoshi
Matthew Armstrong

EMR ->

EMT-B
Cataleya Kensington
Gankis Gankiunaitis
Alialdeen Alsirhani

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DEPARTMENT UPDATES

The department has seen substantial and consistent internal updates throughout the start of the year.

Lisa Winter from Interim Head of Forensics to Head of Forensics, on 04/MAR/2024.
Laurant Conrad from Senior Handler to Interim Assistant Head of RED, on 12/MAR/2024.
Wesley Moon from Interim Assistant Head of Air & Rescue to Interim Head of Air & Rescue, on 25/MAR/2024.

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DIVISION SPOTLIGHT | DIVISION

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Forensics

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The LSEMS Forensics division is a branch of the LSEMS that deals specifically with the identification of biological and evidentiary samples.
The division acts twofold - working with law enforcement to test and identify samples collected from crime scenes, evidence and sometimes suspects, and assists our other divisions with any lab testing or lab work that needs to be done that is beyond basic lab work!
Furthermore, the division has recently been expanding into conducting autopsies! This somewhat spooky practice exists to determine the cause of death of the cadaver at hand, which ranges from infections to physical injuries and many in between. This can be done in conjunction with law enforcement to help with an investigation but can also be done at the request of the family or the state to give closure on a persons cause of death.
Forensic work is commonly a slower process, that requires extensive training and understanding of both book knowledge, as well as practice in the lab, leading to improvements and striving for perfection over time. Precision is key when performing lab work, and as such it genuinely cannot be rushed - which is where experience rushes in to cut down on the downtime between each step!
As such, a great candidate for a divisional member would be someone with a log of patience and attention to detail, as well as the ability to analyze abnormalities when necessary.

Head of Forensics Lisa Winter

Lead Paramedic Lisa Winter wrote:My original reason for wanting to join Forensics was I was always interested in the more analytical and more scientific sides of medicine.
Forensics is nothing if not analytical and provides great opportunities to study things and grow your own and the division's knowledge.
Honestly, at first, I was not interested in the position. When Deputy Chief Lazoo approached me about taking over I was hesitant as I already had a lot on my plate. However, I decided to take a chance and agreed to take over the forensics division. I pretty much realized I had made the right choice and dove in head first starting to work on autopsies and updating everything and haven't looked back since.

It is always a good feeling when you conduct a test and prove that either A) law enforcement has the right guy or B) they don't. In either case, you are either getting justice for a victim or society OR you are stopping an innocent person from possibly being charged with something they did not do.
Someone should join forensics if they enjoy technical work and analyzing things. If they want to be able to help society just that little bit more than they already do by working at MD. Also if they have a strong stomach because, we are generally not dealing with the nicest of things when we do our work.

The new Morgue in the depths of Pillbox MD

BASIC MEDICAL INFORMATION

Allergic Reactions

Spring has sprung and with that, a lot of summertime allergies begin to flourish. People can get allergic reactions for all sorts of reasons, from dust, pollen, animals, or medication.
There is a wide range of reactions that can occur from sneezing to anaphylaxis which is where your airway narrows and you struggle to breathe.
If you believe someone is going through an allergic reaction and suffering from anaphylaxis then do the following:

Assess the patient’s airway and breathing
If the patient is having an anaphylactic reaction:
- Obtain an EpiPen from your ALS bag. An EpiPen is an injection device containing adrenaline.
- Hold the tight and press the orange tip against the patient’s outer thigh until a click is heard, this will begin to administer the medication - epinephrine.
- Slowly count to 3 before removing the EpiPen - tip: If you simply say "One San Andreas, Two San Andreas, Three San Andreas" you will be right on the mark!
- Call 911 and wait for a medic.
- If anaphylaxis continues and medics have not arrived then use another EpiPen after 5 minutes.

BURGERSHOT TEAR GAS ATTACK

On the 10th of March 2024 at 2 am there was a call from SAGOV regarding a tear gas attack at Burgershot. Medics are very used to calls from Burgershot regarding mass tackling and shootings however a tear gas attack was a first. Consumers of Burgershot are used to getting sick from the meat instead of getting sick from other gas so this was a change.
When medics arrived there were several injuries patients who had been hurt by the tear gas. Their primary duties were to ensure that the tear gas had not affected them severely, to ensure their eyes were clean, and that they could breathe properly.
Once this was done the Firefighters moved in.

Before any efforts to remove the gas from the building began the building had to be sealed up with help from SAGOV's janitors to prevent citizen entry. Although the doors were quickly barricaded, a few workers attempted to come into work to try clock on however they were quickly asked to leave before they stepped inside and breathed in any further toxic fumes.
Once the doors were sealed a few firefighters went inside and began to turn on the kitchen vents to allow the gas to naturally be sucked out of the kitchen's vents and into the outside air where it can dissipate.

Once the vents were open a few of the side doors into the main Burgershot area where the tear gas attack occurred. Large fans were then placed down and allowed the gas to be blown out through the doors.
After about 15 minutes of blowing the air was breathable so the firefighters gave it one look over to ensure that there was no remaining gas. Due to the type of gas, it was impossible to determine if it was fully gone however the firefighters reported that their eyes didn't sting after.
Shortly after this SAGOV was informed that Burgershot was able to reopen.

You can see the Weazel News Video about the incident below.

BASIC LIFE SUPPORT COURSES

LSEMS Basic Life Support Course Applications Status: OPEN

Want to learn how to save lives and give CPR? Apply today to attend one of our Basic Life Support (BLS) courses! This course will teach you all the basic life-saving skills you need to know, including CPR and basic first aid treatment for various injuries.
By completing this course, you will be given a medical license card that proves that you are qualified in Basic Life Support and First Aid — enabling you to legally provide critical aid to your friends, family, and the citizens of Los Santos. This license may help you progress in your career as many employers see this as particularly advantageous!
Sign up for our Basic Life Support Course Today! - Click Here!
To view the BLS Course Schedules - Click Here

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Charge Eligibility

Persons wishing to undertake this course will be subject to background checks. To pass the background check, the applicant must be clean of any:

Non-aggressive felonies for 2 weeks.
Aggressive crimes (felonies/misdemeanors) for 1 month.
Serious Felonies for 1 month.

RIDE ALONG PROGRAM

LSEMS Ridealong Application Status: OPEN

Applying for the LSEMS Ride-along Program is a great way to see firsthand exactly what the Emergency Medical Services do. You will be paired up with one of our friendly staff members who will take you to calls that range from minor injuries to major accidents.
Apply for an LSEMS Ride-along!
Click Here to check the status currently.

Requirements

General misdemeanors - No less than two weeks since last charge.
Nuisance misdemeanors - No less than two weeks since last charge.
Vehicular charges (felony or misdemeanor) - No less than two weeks since last charge.
Weapons charges (felony or misdemeanor) - No less than two weeks since last charge.
Drug charges (felony or misdemeanor) - No less than one month since last charge.
General felonies - No less than one month since last charge.
Serious felonies - No less than 6 months since last charge. If it has been less than 6 months, you may still be eligible if you have undergone the Felon Reformation Program through DOC. Please reach out to an employee if further information is needed.
Sexual Crimes - Permanently disqualified.

REQUEST AN APPOINTMENT

LSEMS Appointment Status: OPEN

You are able to book an appointment with our staff, whether that be a doctor for physical problems you may have or our therapist team for mental and emotional support! Don't leave that pain till tomorrow. Don't be alone with your thoughts. We are here to help.
Los Santos Emergency Services offer Medical Checkups and Psychological Assistance to the Citizens of Los Santos. Once a form has been submitted a doctor or psychologist will try to contact you either via government e-mail or via the phone number provided.
Click here to book an appointment now!

LSEMS RECRUITMENT

LSEMS Recruitment Status: OPEN

Do you want to be a part of a team that saves lives? We are currently looking to hire more Emergency Medical Technicians for the LSEMS. Joining LSEMS is a great way to get a stable career, improve your life skills, and most importantly, save others.
There are a whole range of career opportunities to suit you such as focusing on becoming a doctor or a firefighter!

Click here to apply now!

Requirements
- Applicants must be at least 18 years of age at the time of application.
- Applicants must possess a full driver's license issued by the Los Santos DMV. A trucker's license is required if the applicant wishes to join the Fire & Rescue Division. We typically prefer applicants with no major traffic or driving offenses.
- The LSEMS requires that applicants not have any history of certain mental conditions that could inhibit performance on duty and cause further issues in the department. Exceptions can be made.
- The Applicant must be clear from any recent criminal charges - some charges may be forgiven if the Applicant undergoes SADOC's Felon Reformation Program.

Charges Information

There are multiple felonies and charges that will default the application status as DENIED regardless of references, letters of recommendation, or programs passed**:

Serious Felonies (SF) except for SF03 & SF07
Drug Felonies (DF)
GF01 - Child Endangerment
GF04 - Sexual Assault
GF13 - Arson
GF14 - False Impersonation
GF16 - Tampering with Evidence
GF17 - Rape
GF20 - Possession of Human Body Tissue
GF21 - Prison Break
GF24 - Perjury

There are multiple felonies and charges that will set the application status as DENIED unless the applicant successfully underwent SADOC's Felon Reformation Program:

GF19 - Abuse or Desecration of Dead Human Body
SF03 - Involuntary or Vehicular Manslaughter
SF07 - Bank Robbery
WF01 - Assault with a Deadly Weapon
WF02 - Shooting from a Vehicle (Drive-By)
Drug Misdemeanours (DM)

Additionally, Firearm Possession Charges are categorized as such:

WM02 - Possession of a Class 1 Firearm - 2 months*
WF03 - Possession of a Class 2 Firearm - 6 months*
WF04 - Possession of a Class 3 Firearm - 6 months*
WF05 - Possession of a Class 4 Firearm - 6 months*

Felonies that are outside the charges mentioned above have a wait time of 6 months*.

Other Misdemeanors that are outside the charges mentioned above have a wait time of 2 months*

NOTE* The applicant may go through the San Andreas Department of Correction's Felon Reformation Program before applying and provide a reference for the recruitment personnel to review in order to shorten the wait time. Undergoing the Felon Reformation Program does not guarantee leniency, as applicants' criminal records are considered on a case-by-case basis, and on the other hand, we may be more lenient towards one-time offenders than repeat ones.
Additionally, employment with a clean track record within more lenient government-funded organizations, agencies, companies, and firms may contribute positively toward each individual case.

NOTE** Only in cases of charges that are 12 months or older, special reviews may take place for one-time offenders for charges that are otherwise entirely eliminatory. These reviews would require substantial feedback from another government-funded employer.

Should you wish to verify or get more information on the subject of criminal records and their interaction(s) with our recruitment procedures, contact ✉︎ Emilia Thalmer or ✉︎ Grant Adams.

MESSAGE FROM THE ASSISTANT CHIEF OF EMS

Assistant Chief of EMS Emilia Thalmer

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I would like to thank our entire team for their amazing hard work! They are dedicated to providing professional care in any emergency, whether it is the regular broken leg, a stabbing at BurgerShot or a scene of a large-scale shooting with many patients. We strive to be here for you at all times, day and night, as the well-being of our citizens is our prime concern.

Do your part in building a safer community - the method of your contribution is up to you. You can attend a BLS course and provide first aid, educate others on how to prevent injuries, or simply try your best to stay out of trouble!

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CLOSING MESSAGE

Thank you very much for reading this month's press release. We appreciate your support and are happy to see the engagement regarding these releases. Remember to take care of each other!

"There is nothing more beautiful than someone who goes out of their way to make life beautiful for others."

Alex Mpache
Chief of EMS
Los Santos Emergency Medical Services

Emilia Thalmer
Assistant Chief | Director of Administration
Los Santos Emergency Medical Services

Alex Nieves
Paramedic, Interim Head of PR
Los Santos Emergency Medical Services
Contact for Public Relations Inquiries

Kourtney Lafleur
Paramedic, Interim Assistant Head of PR
Los Santos Emergency Medical Services
Contact for Public Relations Inquiries

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