Ada County Paramedics recently added a new employee to our great staff! Johnny Payne, who retired from the Air Force, has recently taken over the position of Supply Technician in our Logistics Department. Johnny previously worked in logistics in the military for over 30 years and also holds an associate degree in logistics. Before coming
After a scary 46-car pileup on I-84 earlier this month, we decided to hold a Facebook contest for a roadside safety kit. The response was overwhelming and the contest engagement was great. After the week-long contest, our contest post was shared 2,692 times. We drew one winner from all posts shared, and lucky Sydni Brae
Click on the link below to watch our amazing Ada County Paramedics getting their dance on in the 2013 Holiday Parade! Ada County Paramedics in Holiday Parade 2013
Written By Chris Shandera For Ada County Paramedics Each year Ada County Paramedics respond to tens of thousands of emergency calls all over Ada County. In this post you will learn 6 ways you can help us help you or a loved one during an emergency. 1. Pull to the right when you see an
Written By: Ryan Hutt For Ada County Paramedics As the temperature begins to rise and the cabin fever is relieved, many of us find ourselves exploring the gorgeous and nature-rich country sides Ada County has to offer. Common outings in the area include, but are not limited to hiking, camping, trail riding, rafting/kayaking and horseback
Written By: Ryan Hutt For Ada County Paramedics Being a “new guy/gal” at an emergency medical service (EMS) agency can be a rough experience. Not only do you have to learn new policies and protocols, but you have to simultaneously find a niche in your new medical world. Through the good and bad, a new
Written By: Mary Anne Pace For Ada County Paramedics EMS education has had a fickle history, to say the least. Depending on which medic you talk to, they will tell you they took their paramedic training through a community college, a fire service, an ambulance service, a university, online, etc.etc.etc. When I first came to
Written By: Dina Hardaway For Ada County Paramedics Webster defines comfort as ” a sense of physical or psychological ease. To give strength and hope, to cheer, ease grief or trouble.” Working in the medical field, more specifically, in pre-hospital emergency medicine for Ada County Paramedics, is incredibly rewarding, yet a crucial phase in the
Written By: Bo Madlinger It’s 4:00 am and I am awakened by a loud continuous beeping sound coming from my phone. It is a text that reads: “SWAT activation..barricaded subject with hostages….370 xxxxxx Dr….TOC (tactical operations command) will be in large lot south of address..need Entry Team, Negotiators, and Tacmed.” I quickly wipe the sleep
Written By: Hadley Mayes For Ada County Paramedics No one wants to think too much about having an emergency and needing to call 911—but the scary reality is 1 in 18 Ada County residents did last year. That’s a huge number. And unfortunately, due to rising costs in medical equipment and care, another huge number
