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EMS reports stable call volume, new paramedics, NSF grant and a managed-alcohol case tied to sharp 911 reduction
Summary
Deputy Chief Saundra (Sandy) Tong reported July EMS figures (about 354 calls; market share rose to 80%), added seven paramedics from training, said a joint NSF grant with San Jose State was likely funded, and described one managed-alcohol placement that reduced a frequent 911 user's activations by about 92%.
Deputy Chief Saundra (Sandy) Tong presented the EMS and community paramedicine report on Aug. 9, citing steady call volumes, staff development and a new research grant.
Tong said the division averaged roughly 354 calls in July and that the department’s market share rose to about 80 percent (up from roughly 78 percent). She reported that seven providers completed a paramedic advancement academy…
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