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Ada County EMS names new deputy chief and plans wider deployment of LUCAS CPR devices
Summary
EMS introduced Janie Wing as deputy chief of operations and discussed plans to redeploy LUCAS automated chest‑compression devices so each ambulance will carry one in the next budget year; commissioners praised recent response efforts.
During the Ada County Emergency Medical Services District session, EMS leadership introduced Janie Wing as the new deputy chief of operations and outlined operational equipment plans.
The EMS chief said Wing previously marked a 20‑year anniversary and will assume many operational duties, allowing the chief to focus on command responsibilities. Commissioners welcomed Wing and congratulated staff for recent responses.
The board also discussed LUCAS automated CPR compression devices. The EMS chief explained that LUCAS is a mechanical compression device that performs consistent chest compressions and frees personnel to perform other tasks during transport; the chief said the department plans to redeploy devices so each ambulance carries one in the upcoming budget year. Commissioners commended the EMS team for an effective recent traumatic response in Eagle and asked clarifying questions about when and how the devices would be used.
No formal vote was required; the discussion was informational and reflected planned equipment deployment tied to the next budget cycle.
