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Monroe Fire Department seeks to expand on-scene medications; council asks staff to study IVs
Summary
Monroe Fire Department, in partnership with Union EMS, proposed expanding the department's medication formulary (new drugs and nitrous oxide for pain) at an estimated startup cost just under $75,000; the council asked staff to plan funding in the coming budget and passed a motion to study what it would take for firefighters to administer IVs.
Chief Ron Fowler briefed the City Council that Monroe Fire Department has been working with Union EMS to identify ways to enhance prehospital care and emergency medical services on city fire apparatus.
Deputy Chief Travis Stigahl said Union EMS recommended expanding the department’s formulary to add several medications and equipment already within EMT-basic certification scope. Stigahl presented an implementation estimate of ‘‘just under $75,000’’ for start-up costs, with recurring annual expenses…
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