LSEMS Monthly Press Release | July 2024

Post by **Emilia Thalmer** » 03 Aug 2024, 19:55

Los Santos Emergency Medical Services
LSEMS Monthly Press Release | July 2024
Saturday, August 3rd, 2024
"One Team, One Mission, Saving Lives"

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INTRODUCTION

Welcome to another Press Release! We'll be talking about our latest EOTM, as well as what we have to offer internally pertaining to our Divisions and activities!

EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH | JULY 2024

Master EMT Emma Crail

The LSEMS Employee of the Month for July 2024 is Emma Crail! Emma has been with us since 25/SEP/2023 and is slowly approaching a year of employment. Time sure does fly! She continues to be a very strong and shining example of what an EMT should strive to be, become, and achieve, and we are very thankful to have her. Here's to many more of her achievements! Keep on keeping on.

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

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RANK ADJUSTMENTS

Lead Paramedic ->

Lieutenant
Frost Fox
Lisa Winter
Charles Swift

EMR ->

EMT-A
Thomas Lugo (Reinstatement)

EMR ->

EMT-I
Jackson Farley (Transfer)
Ace Dawson (Reinstatement)

EMR ->

EMT-B
Jack Harry
Joshua Clinton

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LIFEINVADER

We constantly post departmental updates, information, and very useful medical information on our Lifeinvader Page so be sure to constantly check it out!

Here are a few recent posts:

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LSEMS JOB AVAILABILITIES

This month instead of covering a specific division, we will be listing all available divisions and a brief summary of what they do. There are many different divisions available within LSEMS that allow you partake in all different sorts of activities.

Basic Life Support - Basic Life Support Instructor Trainee
- EMT-B
A member of the Basic Life Support division is trained to teach people BLS. They run background checks on people who wish to attend a course, and then teach them how to provide basic life support, either in public or private courses.

Crisis Response Unit - Crisis Response Recruit
- EMT-B
Members of the Crisis Response division learn to be first responders that can assist on scenes that require urgent crisis intervention. They can eventually become therapists that help people in a more long-term and systematic way.

Public Relations - Public Relations Trainee
- EMT-B
Public Relations Trainees learn and assist with all PR matters such as events and press releases like this one! Members of the division are responsible for the public image of the department as well as boosting employee morale!

Advanced Medical Unit - Advanced Medical Student
- EMT-B
The Advanced Medical Unit specialises in surgery and checkups. A student will be required to go through multiple training sessions to become a nurse. Eventually, they can become a doctor or a surgeon, and assist members of the public with a wide array of physical ailments.

Air & Rescue - Rescuer
- EMT-B
A rescuer in the Air and Rescue division gets trained to use a Kamacho for tricky off-road situations. Their training involves time trials and practice courses to ensure they're capable of taking some of the trickiest off-road tracks.

Lifeguard - Lifeguard Student
- EMT-B
Lifeguard students are skilled swimmers who are not afraid to dive into action. They are trained to treat basic injuries that may occur when near the ocean, such as drowning or jellyfish stings. They also educate the public on safety when it comes to spending time on the beach or in the ocean, and test various bodies of water around the city to ensure they are safe to swim in.

Forensics - Forensics Student
- EMT-I
Members of the Forensics division assist law enforcement by providing DNA analysis as well as other related matters (such as testing for the presence of various substances or bodily fluids). They can also perform autopsies in cases where the death of a person must be investigated further.

Lifeguard - Lifeguard Instructor
- EMT-I
Lifeguard Instructors are taught to teach future lifeguards who want to learn how to save people from the water. They are experts when it comes to the different lifeguard duties.

Field Training Division - Field Training Officer (FTO)
- EMT-I
Field Training is the division to join if you're interested in teaching people how to become medics. FTOs walk a trainee through a thought-out training program, following a detailed, step-by-step set of instructions to ensure every trainee receives the proper guidance leading to their certification.

Fire and Rescue - Trainee Firefighter
- EMT-I
Fire and Rescue is open for anyone EMT-I and above who wants to become a firefighter, whether it is to help save people from burning buildings, or to put out small fires. Certified firefighters are also able to assist with the cleanup of amateur drug labs after they explode.

Fire and Rescue - Fire Safety Inspector Trainee
- EMT-I
Fire Inspectors are part of the Fire and Rescue division. Their goal is to ensure that different properties (for example LSPD, LSC, or various clubs around the city), are safe and won't easily be consumed by fire. They are the people who ensure that your fire exits are always visible, and the fire extinguishers are readily available!

Air & Rescue - Mountain Rescue Instructor
- EMT-A
- Must be fully trained in mountain rescue.
Mountain Rescue instructors can learn to teach those who want to become rescuers themselves. They give new members of the division tips on how not to flip the Rescue Kamacho (or at least how to avoid doing it every time)!

Air & Rescue - Flight Instructor
- EMT-A
Flight Rescue instructors can learn to teach those who want to do pilot training. They ensure the trainee pilots survive their first flight.

Recruitment & Employment Division - Probationary Application Handler
- EMT-A
RED handles all the recruitment. A probationary application handler can learn to handle applications as well as perform interviews for those who go through the LSEMS recruitment process. Later on, they can become Senior Handlers who can train other members of the division as well as help new recruits sign their employee contracts.

Air & Rescue - Student Pilot
- EMT-A
A student pilot is given the opportunity to learn how to fly a MEDEVAC. This also falls under the same division as mountain rescue as although one is in the sky and the other is on the ground, their policies and protocols are almost the same.

Air & Rescue - Senior Pilot
- EMT-A
- Must be a fully trained pilot.
A senior pilot in air and rescue is someone who has become an experienced pilot and wants to take their work a step further. Once they have passed they will have access to a completely new MEDEVAC, the Swift.

Advanced Medical Unit - Senior Doctor
- EMT-A
- Must be a fully trained doctor in AMU.
A senior doctor in AMU has been through all the prior training steps in the AMU Division and strives to help others. Becoming a senior doctor is no easy feat as it requires dedication to the craft.

Forensics - Forensics Instructor
- EMT-A
- Must be fully trained in forensics.
A forensics instructor simply trains those who want to be in forensics.

Fire and Rescue - Firefighter Instructor
- EMT-A
- Must be a fully trained firefighter.
A firefighter instructor is someone who is able to train those who wish to become firefighters themselves. They must have a lot of experience dealing with all the ins and outs of fire safety, how to safely deal with fire, and other life-saving techniques.

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BASIC MEDICAL INFORMATION

Cardiac Arrest

Cardiac arrest is when your heart stops. The immediate symptoms is falling unconscious, having no pulse or breathing. A cardiac arrest is not a heart attack however a heart attack can cause a cardiac arrest.

Perform a head-tilt chin-lift to open the patient’s airway and check for breathing. You can do this with a mirror or putting your hand over their mouth. Their chest should also be rising up and down if they are breath.
Place your first two fingers on the patient’s neck and check for a pulse at the carotid artery. This is to the side and just below the chin.
Place your dominant hand on the patient’s chest, the other hand on top.
Lace the fingers of your upper hand with the fingers of your dominant hand
Perform 30 heavy chest compressions at a rate of 100 - 120 compressions a minute
If the patient has NO signs of trauma, request a bystander take over CPR while you obtain an AED. Most public areas and buildings have this.
Remove the patient's shirt to expose their chest
Place one AED pads on the upper right chest and the other on the left side of the chest below the armpit
Request CPR be stopped and yell “Clear” so all persons remove their hands from the patient
Press the “Analyze” button on the AED which will then scan for a shockable heart rhythm
If the AED states that a shock can be produced, ensure everybody has cleared away, and press the “Shock” button
Assess for breathing and a pulse
If none are present, continue CPR for an additional 2 minutes and repeat the process
Continue rotating between CPR and AED use while you wait for a medic.

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

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.
The LSEMS offers 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 CHIEF OF EMS

Chief of LSEMS Alex Mpache

The hot month of July has seen some cherries placed on top in regards to LSEMS Leadership! We added three more people to our Command Team, finally enabling full functionality of the middle segment of the Leadership Chain of Command. This will improve the stability that the department lacked for years in that sector and will take a chunk of the workload off of High Command when it comes to supervision, training, and guidance of the Supervisory layer. This is very exciting to me as the last change similar in magnitude happened in September 2023, when we reformed High Command by adding two people to it to assist me, and this will work in a similar way when it comes to relaying workload and responsibilities, as we have gone from one to four Command members!

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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."

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Alex Mpache
Chief of EMS
Los Santos Emergency Medical Services

Emilia Thalmer
Assistant Chief | Director of Administration
Los Santos Emergency Medical Services
Contact for Public Relations Inquiries

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

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