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Ada County EMS plans annual meeting, bicycle helmet outreach and Narcan leave-behind rollout
Summary
Ada County Emergency Medical Services reported an annual mandatory department meeting for staff, plans for bicycle helmet awareness at the Western Idaho Fair and said a Narcan leave-behind rollout is expected early next month.
The Ada County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) District updated the board on staffing events and community outreach during its July 15 session.
John Blake, representing paramedics, told commissioners the department will hold its annual mandatory meeting the following day, which will include breakfast, recognition of long-service awards and a group photograph. "Our annual mandatory department meeting is tomorrow. Everybody's gonna come together. We're gonna serve breakfast, and we've got a a good agenda lined up for them," Blake said.
Blake described a new bicycle-helmet awareness initiative tied to fair outreach after a difficult call prompted staff to pursue prevention work: "We're gonna have a separate desk with a couple of our paramedics and some signage. We may be partnering with one or both of the hospital systems... for bicycle helmet awareness." He said staff will provide a list of places that offer free helmets rather than endorsing specific vendors.
On overdose response, Blake said the Narcan leave-behind program experienced delays but is "finally on track for Narcan leave behind rollout early next month." He also noted the department recently sent three personnel to a memorial service to support colleagues.
Why it matters
The department’s outreach plans (helmet awareness and Narcan leave-behind) affect injury prevention and overdose-response efforts in the community. The annual meeting covers internal training and morale-building for EMS personnel.
Next steps
EMS will proceed with fair outreach, coordinate with hospital partners on helmet resources, and roll out the Narcan leave-behind program as scheduled next month, subject to final logistics and supply.
