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McLendon-Chisholm updates EMS plan; council hears timeline to add ALS engine capabilities

McLendon-Chisholm City Council · December 9, 2025

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Summary

Chief Stout told council the city is pursuing Advanced Life Support (ALS) engine capability to allow paramedics to deliver higher-level care (IVs, limited medications, 12-lead interpretation) from existing equipment while continuing to use Rockwall EMS for transports; timeline depends on DEA registration and protocol development.

The McLendon-Chisholm Fire Department provided an update on plans to expand emergency medical capabilities from Basic Life Support (BLS) to Advanced Life Support (ALS) 'engine' operations that would allow in-house paramedics to perform certain ALS interventions.

Chief Stout said the approach would not rely on…

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