FY2016 Arlington Fire Department Annual Report FY 2016 | Page 18

Medical Operations
The Medical Operations Section (Med Ops) is led by a
Deputy Chief, with direct support from a Health & Safety
Captain, a EMS Lieutenant, and three EMS Coordinators. This
section is responsible for the readiness of EMS delivery in the
city. The Medical Operations Section coordinates with the City’s
Medical Director, Dr. Cynthia Simmons, and the Emergency
Physicians Advisory Board (EPAB) to provide quality Continuing
Education and EMS training for the Department. Quality
Improvement reviews, development of standard operating
procedures, and EMS system protocols are led by Med Ops’
clinical staff. Additionally, the Med Ops team monitors the
contractual performance of the ambulance provider. Other
important functions of this section include:
 Coordination of employee health fitness evaluations and vaccinations
 Ongoing point of contact for personnel who experience work-related
infectious disease exposures, injuries, and illness
 Conducting post-injury/accident investigations
 Coordinating random drug and alcohol testing
 Ensuring coordination with the City’s Employee Wellness Program
 Conducting “Hands-Only CPR” training for the public and City Employees
Steve Hendrix  Managing over 485 public access automatic external defibrillators (AEDs)
Deputy Chief  Auditing emergency medical treatments provided by Arlington Fire
Department personnel
 Maintaining oversight on the City’s disaster medical cache
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