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SFD Prepared for Pandemic Responses

Sedona Fire Chief Kris Kazian

Sedona Fire Chief Kris Kazian

Sedona AZ (October 30, 2014)The Sedona Fire District is an all-hazards, fire-based, EMS provider which responds to well over 2,000 calls for EMS annually. As part of our daily responsibilities, we are prepared to handle all types of emergencies; this may include your cardiac event, a technical rescue, and certainly infectious disease incidents.

As we are about to embark on the cold and flu season, Sedona Fire District personnel are trained and have the proper protective equipment to handle all medical emergencies, including those that may include exposure to the Ebola virus.

With respect to the ever changing federal guidelines for infectious disease precautions, the Sedona Fire District continues to be on the forefront of training and protective equipment utilized, which allows our personnel the maximum protection from exposure. In partnership with local hospitals, we have worked to establish protocols for the proper way to don and doff protective equipment, and have developed procedures for arrival to emergency rooms.

Sedona Fire EMS ArizonaEnsuring safety for our personnel, those we work with, and that of our patients is our highest priority.

Learning from past pandemics, our 911 dispatch system will follow telecommunication guidelines for questioning and symptomatic screening in an effort to identify potential infectious conditions as early as possible. We will continue to conduct drills with partnering medical care agencies with respect to evolving state and federal guidelines. This includes the capacity for appropriate notification procedures to county, state, and federal health agencies if necessary.

The Sedona Fire District encourages members of the community to be proactive during this cold and flu season by getting your flu shot, and practicing frequent hand washing, which is an effective way of limiting the spread of infectious conditions.

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6 Comments

  1. Appreciates this information!

  2. Grateful to know we’ve a proactive+prepared fire department system here, Fire Chief Kazian.

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