LSEMS Monthly Press Release | October 2021

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LSEMS Monthly Press Release | October 2021

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The Los Santos Emergency Medical Services or LSEMS is currently stationed at the Pillbox Hill Medical Centre where it is bordered by Elgin Avenue and Integrity Way in the east of Downtown Metro, Los Santos.

The Los Santos Emergency Medical Services provides immediate care and treatment for the citizens of the State of San Andreas.

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EMT - Advanced Amie Koal

"It's spooky month! October is amazing for so many reasons, the leaves start changing, the winter is in sight, and of course, there is Halloween! This month has been great for a few reasons! We have seen a huge amount of support for the worldwide effort to spread awareness of breast cancer. So many citizens in Los Santos could be seen wearing pink clothes, driving pink cars, and even dying their hair! The support has been amazing and hopefully, it has inspired women (and men) to check themselves regularly for early signs of cancer."

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Welcome to this press release from the LSEMS!
We've had another exciting and busy month with plenty of patients to treat, events to attend, and some more divisional training, not forgetting, of course, all of our new promotions and appointments!

As always, the staff at LSEMS hope you have a safe and enjoyable time around Los Santos.

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Lieutenant Milo Granger

Over the past months, Milo Granger, has shown himself to be an exceptional and effective member of LSEMS. Holding the rank of Paramedic for some time allowed Mr. Granger to be able to develop his skills not only as a leader but an organizer, someone who can be relied on to commit time and effort into LSEMS, developing ideas, and people under his command to increase and maintain the team's standards.
Upon being promoted to the command team, as a Lieutenant, last month, Lt. Granger was given the privilege and honor of becoming the new Director of Operations. As Director of Ops, Lt Granger will be the point of contact for and have the responsibility of controlling and monitoring the; Field Training, Fire & Rescue, and Air & Rescue divisions.
When did you join & What inspired you to do so?
"I joined about 364 days ago, actually. November 8, 2020. I was retired from LSPD and looking for something useful to do with my time. I always looked up to LSEMS personnel and their work, so I figured maybe it would be a good fit for me. Turns out it is!"

What are your intentions while in the position of Director of Operations?
"My intention is to help develop leadership in the Operations divisions as we work towards our goal of having fully developed leadership teams within the divisions. This will help operations run smoothly and provide areas for advancement for aspiring EMTs."

What are your Short and Long term goals while in the position?
"At this point, my main focus is as stated above. I want strong leadership teams heading up the divisions with a lot of overlapping competencies so that everyone in leadership can help each other and serve the divisions well, ultimately elevating the divisions and thereby the entire department to new heights of excellence and service."

Any comments for someone coming through the FTP.
"Try a little of everything, in regards to divisional work, to see where your interests lie. Ask a lot of questions and don't be afraid to make mistakes, as that is a great way to learn."

(Interviewed by Head of Relations, EMT-A A. Koal.)

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Los Santos Emergency Medical Services is made up of many different divisions, each with its own skillsets, equipment, and talented personnel that give them the capability to provide effective and efficient services to the citizens of Los Santos, here is the Divisional Spotlight!

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What skills does it take to be a part of your division?
  • It takes passion for teaching others vital life skills that will be extremely important in dangerous and life-threatening scenarios to join the division, being able to convey not only factual, but interesting information about health, treatment and knowledge involving medicine.
Where is your division based?
  • We provide our skills all over the city, but Central MD is where we teach and work out from.
What does your division provide the public?
  • Teaches the public different ways to treat common or life-threatening injuries to aid the emergency services in saving as many people as possible around the city. Allowing people to not only help emergency services but also help themselves, with assisting family and friends, should the worst happen.
Final Comments?
  • Visit our section on the LSEMS website, or the section at the bottom of this press release to get all the details to sign up and learn basic life support from our excellent team!

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Over the past few weeks, we've noticed that there is a standout in certain mechanisms of injury of which our department is called out to deal with. Unfortunately, we cannot get to everyone. This being said this section of this press release will provide some information to help you, help yourself, and help others. (We do urge you to work toward gaining your Medical License!)


While engaging in any of the many activities the state of San Andreas has to offer, injuries are unfortunately not too uncommon. Knowing what to do when such a thing occurs is very important, it can literally save a life!
    Today we will be going over injuries to the bones, particularly in your limbs - arms and legs!
    Generally speaking, fractures (in arms and legs) can be split into two groups - open fractures and closed fractures. Both can be equally dangerous, but on average, an open fracture is more of an immediate threat to the injured person due to the nature of the open fracture (bleeding).

    The main difference between 'fixing' the two while you're out and about is that you need to somehow restrict the bleeding in the case of an open fracture. This can basically be anything that covers the wound, ideally sterile bandages and/or gauze pads, but a shirt will do too in an emergency. You simply wrap the wound up and apply moderate pressure with whatever you just applied to the wound.

    As for the fracture itself, it needs to be splinted using a splint! A splint is, simply explained, used to relieve the pain of the fractured limb as a result of supporting the ends of the broken bone. You can apply two different kinds of splints depending on the region:
    1. A rigid (also called 'hard') splint
    2. A flexible (also called 'soft') splint

    A rigid splint is used on any "long" bone. If you own a BLS kit, you will find professional-grade rigid splints inside of the kit. Should a proper rigid splint not be available, you can look for any 'hard' object in your surroundings. This can be a plank of wood, a broomstick, a book, rolled-out newspapers, or anything that matches a similar description.
    Once you grab hold of such an object simply lean it against the broken limb and then secure the top and bottom of it with (ideally) a bandage or anything else that can be wrapped around to secure the splint onto the injured bone.

    A flexible splint is used on a joint or a structure with many smaller bones, for example, a hand or a foot! It is basically a soft object like a pillow that holds everything together to prevent internal tearing due to the broken bone(s) inside. Fixate in a similar fashion to the rigid splint!

    Should an arm be broken, after splinting you ideally want to place the arm into a sling. A sling will further lessen the pain caused by the fractured bone, which will help soothe the patient mentally. A sling can be any cloth long enough to wrap around the patient's neck, loop around the forearm, and then back to the neck. (A shirt can also be used, simply invert it and push the injured arm through).

    The last step you can take to ease the pain and help with the entire situation is to put something cold on the fracture. Ideally, you want an icepack, but anything cold will do it. Make sure to have a layer of cloth in between the skin and the cold object to prevent frost damage. Pain relief in the form of over-the-counter pills are also helpful.

    As always, while doing your own treatment, call EMS. We'll be there as soon as we can to help you and more importantly, the patient.
    (Article by PR Representative, Senior Paramedic A. Mpache.)

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    In every company, job or department, recruitment is a big key. So every year departments from all over Los Santos organize careers fairs to show off themselves and help people make career decisions in their lives. This year Los Santos Emergency Medical Services teamed up with the San Andreas Department of Corrections to run a careers fair in Sandy Shores.

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    Arial view of the event with a Swift in the air.

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    The team being briefed by the Chiefs.
    On Saturday, 9th October 2021, LSEMS and DOC teamed up to organize and run a joined Careers Fair on the Sandy Airstrip in Sandy Shores. Both departments brought forward their equipment, knowledge, and most importantly, their people to the event.

    Throughout the day the members of LSEMS and DOC showed off their vehicles, offering the chance to drive and operate the equipment. The MEDEVAC Swift was a popular area of the event with Senior Pilot Mpache at the stick! He showed off the helicopter with thrilling rides through the Sandy Airspace.

    The event included visits from the Sheriff's Department, along with visits from the Los Santos Police Department, including the Chief of Police, Alex Donnelly!

    Speaking of Chiefs, Chief of LSEMS, Nicole Crawford and Assistant Chief Tenbe both led the way in interacting with the curious citizens of Los Santos, getting involved and leading by example was seen and appreciated by, not only the public they were engaged in conversations with, but their staff members attending the event too!

    The support for the day was fantastic and feedback from other departments to LSEMS was great! If there is any information that you were not able to get at the fair, come in and talk with us! Any one of our members should be able to help you with your inquiries, or help you get the answer you were looking for!

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    We love hearing from you, so this section of the Press Release is to get some of your feedback about LSEMS and includes an interview from one of the wonderful citizens in Los Santos.

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    This Press Release feature and interview from Mr Jay Walkie;
    We asked how often does he use our services:
    • "Nearly everyday! Multiple times a day, normally through my own fault though..."
    We then asked how his experience was with medics when he has called for aid:
    • "It was good! Most of them are pretty chill, no problems with them really!"
    One of the things that LSEMS provides is access to BLS courses to allow citizens to be able to obtain their medical license's, we asked Mr Jay Walkie if he had completed one of these courses:
    • "I haven't done the BLS course, no, it's not something that interests me."
    We then asked for his overall view on the department:
    • "I think it's great! They just need more cute medics!"

    (Interviewed by Head of Relations, EMT-A A. Koal.)

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    Within the past couple of months, LSEMS has had more promotions within the ranks, so please join us as we congratulate some of our most dedicated members of EMS, as well as welcome the new members that are just starting their journies.
    EMT-A ► Master EMT
    • Kourtney Lafleur
    • Mike Jansen
    • Johnny Bmore
    • Travis Hansen
    • Samuel Winder

    EMT-I ► EMT-A
    • Remmi Corsetti

    EMT-B ► EMT-I
    • Kopi Crozen
    • Emilia Thalmer
    • Maya Penelope
    • Alex Silford
    • Mathew Stockton

    EMR ► EMT-B
    • Evie Monroe
    • Olivia Bishop
    • Pablo Enames


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    We have seen a lot of restructuring within LSEMS, with lots of people taking up new, critical roles within the department, the changes are as follows;

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    Director of Operations | Milo Granger
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    Interim Head of Field Training | Alex Mpache
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    Assistant Interim Head of Field Training | Ciara Carter
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    Interim Head of Basic Life Support | Mike Jansen
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    Assistant Head of Fire & Rescue | Hunter Stile
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    Interim Assistant Head of CRU & Psychology | Kopi Crozen

    It takes a lot of effort to shine bright, and be recognized as not only a good team member, but as a team leader. A huge congratulation to those listed above, and we hope to see you and your divisions thrive in the coming weeks and months!

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    LSEMS Appointment Booking:

    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, you can complete the form below and arrange to come in and see us! Don't leave that pain till tomorrow. Don't be alone with your thoughts. We are here to help.
    Click Here to Book Now!
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    LSEMS Application Status: OPEN
    Joining LSEMS is a great way to get a stable career, improve your life skills, and most importantly, save others. Los Santos Emergency Medical Services are currently looking for eager and determined applicants to join the service and become qualified medics in the City of Los Santos!
    Click Here to Apply Now!
    *Subjected to background check*
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    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.
    *Subjected to background check*
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    LSEMS Basic Life Support Course Applications Status: OPEN
    Learn how to give basic treatment and provide life-saving aid!
    Sign up for our Basic Life Support Course Today! - Click Here!*

    Click Here to VIEW the BLS Course Schedules

    Please make sure to only use the parking spaces across the street near the Citybee, or to the side of the MD when attending a Basic Life Support course.

    The back parking is for LSEMS EMPLOYEES ONLY.


    *Subjected to background check*
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    Thank you all so much for reading the October Press Release under the Relations Team! We hope to see you around Los Santos staying safe and healthy. If you have anything you want to see on next month's press release please email our Head of Relations, Amie Koal! If you have any questions or information regarding anything that was on this press release, do not hesitate to let us know.


    Contributors:

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    Amie Koal
    [email protected]
    EMT-Advanced
    Head of Relations

    Los Santos Emergency Medical Services

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    Alex Mpache
    [email protected]
    Senior Paramedic
    Relations Representative

    Los Santos Emergency Medical Services
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