General
Squad | Cardiac |
Stroke
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What type of training is required to be an EMT? |
Tremont
Rescue 702 is a BLS service. This means that we provide
basic life support. Basic EMT's are required to complete
one semester of BLS class work at a certified facility.
They must then complete a state exam to become certified in the
state of Illinois. Every four years, Basic EMT's must also
complete 120 hours of continuing education. |
| How
do I volunteer for Rescue 702? |
Tremont Rescue 702 is always looking for volunteers. EMTs are in
'Great Demand' for all volunteer ambulance services, and Tremont
is no exception. If interested in volunteering to work
with the Ambulance, please e-mail the president or the training
officer (located on the 'Contact Us'
page). You may also fill out the contact form, and a
representative will get in touch with you. We offer EMT
classes at the fire station at least once, sometimes twice a
year. |
| How
is Tremont Rescue 702 funded? |
Tremont
Rescue 702 does not receive any tax dollars. We are
strictly funded through donations and fees collected for
services provided. |
| How many calls do you have each
year? |
Tremont Rescue 702 ran approximately
150 calls in 2006. |
| Do
you provide EMT classes? |
Rescue
702 does provide EMT Classes. Contact us for more
information. |
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What is Cardiac Arrest? |
When
a person stops breathing and the heart stops beating, the
condition is called Cardiac Arrest. Cardiac Arrest may have a
variety of causes – heart attack, drowning, stroke,
electrocution, suffocation, drug overdose, motor vehicle or
other injury. |
| What
is CPR? |
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a combination of rescue breathing and
chest compressions delivered to victims thought to be in cardiac
arrest. When cardiac arrest occurs, the heart stops
pumping blood. CPR can support a small amount of blood
flow to the heart and brain to “buy time” until normal heart
function is restored.
The American Heart Association adopted new CPR science
guidelines in November 2005. These guidelines are the basis for
teaching CPR. For more information, see the following link:
www.americanheart.org/eccguidelines |
| What
are the symptoms of a Heart Attack? |
- Uncomfortable pressure, fullness, squeezing or pain in the
center of the chest lasting more than a few minutes.
- Pain spreading to the shoulders, neck or arms. The pain
may be mild to intense. It may feel like pressure,
tightness, burning, or heavy weight. It may be located in
the chest, upper abdomen, neck, jaw, or inside the arms or
shoulders.
- Chest discomfort with lightheadedness, fainting, sweating,
nausea or shortness of breath.
- Anxiety, nervousness and/or cold, sweaty skin.
- Paleness or pallor.
- Increased or irregular heart rate.
- Feeling of impending doom.
Not all of these signs occur in every attack. Sometimes they
go away and return. If you notice one or more of these signs
in yourself or others, don't wait. Call 911 right away. |
| What are the warning signs of a
stroke? |
The American Stroke Association says
these are the warning signs of stroke:
- Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg,
especially on one side of the body.
- Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding.
- Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes.
- Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or
coordination.
- Sudden, severe headache with no known cause.
If you notice one or more of these signs in yourself or
others, don't wait. Call 911 right away. Also, check the
time so you'll know when the first symptoms appeared. It's very
important to take immediate action. If given within three hours
of the start of symptoms, a clot-busting drug can reduce
long-term disability for the most common type of stroke. |
