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Glynn County Fire Rescue reports improved response times, outlines EMS outcomes and accreditation plans
Summary
Fire Rescue presented quarterly performance measures showing faster turnout and strong EMS monitoring, discussed cardiac arrest outcomes, fire confinement rates, training exercises, station planning and steps toward state certification and national accreditation.
Glynn County Fire Rescue officials presented third- and fourth-quarter performance measures showing improvements in turnout and response times, steady EMS monitoring rates and steps toward state certification and national accreditation.
Fire Rescue reported a modest year-over-year call-volume increase (about 3%) and noted July had been busier than the six-month average. The department said it recorded 9,550 incidents as of June 30 and reported higher totals in July. On EMS care, the department reported 99.2% of patients with cardiac complaints received ECG monitoring (12-lead, 4-lead or AED/cardioversion as applicable); staff said the shortfall is likely due to documentation issues.
On cardiac-arrest outcomes, the department reported a…
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