Orange County California

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Thanks, why the difference?

 

 

Would I be correct to assume that a paramedic from the engine transports with the BLS ambulance if ALS care is rendered? 

That is correct.. since there are only so many paramedic units and/or paramedic engines, many of the busier cities/areas also have the paramedic assessment engines. Orange County has many standing ALS orders so once a medic assessment engine arrives on scene, the single paramedic can start treatment right away. In some areas, you will get an assessment engine or regular engine and then a paramedic engine. BLS ambulance on all calls with transport, usually with both medics aboard.

 

Scott