Tim,
That designation is dependent on the staffing level of the unit for that particular shift. There are three (3) levels in Loudoun; Ambulance, Trauma and Medic. As you can probably figure out, the Trauma level can not do everything that a Medic (or Paramedic) can do, but can do more than just an EMT.
It gets confusing sometimes. You could realistically here Ambulance 625-1, Trauma 625-1, and Medic 625-1 all in the same day depending on the level of training of the AIC (aide in charge). In other words, you could have a Ambulance staffed until a higher trained AIC comes into the Station. Then the designation changes to that level.
That designation is dependent on the staffing level of the unit for that particular shift. There are three (3) levels in Loudoun; Ambulance, Trauma and Medic. As you can probably figure out, the Trauma level can not do everything that a Medic (or Paramedic) can do, but can do more than just an EMT.
It gets confusing sometimes. You could realistically here Ambulance 625-1, Trauma 625-1, and Medic 625-1 all in the same day depending on the level of training of the AIC (aide in charge). In other words, you could have a Ambulance staffed until a higher trained AIC comes into the Station. Then the designation changes to that level.
<strong class='bbc'><span style='font-family: times new roman,times,serif'><em class='bbc'>Brent Harne</em></span></strong>
Career Captain - Loudoun County Department of Fire, Rescue and Emergency Management, Leesburg Va. - Engine Co. 6
Fire Chief - Middletown Volunteer Fire Company #7, Middletown Md.
Career Captain - Loudoun County Department of Fire, Rescue and Emergency Management, Leesburg Va. - Engine Co. 6
Fire Chief - Middletown Volunteer Fire Company #7, Middletown Md.
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