MEDICAL EQUIPMENT

Some fire departments have a long history of responding to medical emergencies, for most however this is a more recent occurrence which really gained ground in the 1970's. At the current time most fire departments in the United States respond to medical emergencies with personnel trained to the advanced first aid or basic life support level (Emergency Medical Technician) but many now also have trained Paramedics capable of providing Advanced life support, some even staff their own fire department ambulances.


Trauma bag This is a bag containing an assortment of medical supplies.	Airway bag This is a bag containing an oxygen tank, oxygen masks and other related equipment.	First aid bag This is a small medical kit used on vehicles that do not have a primary medical responsibility such as a Chief's or utility vehicle.	Oxygen tanks Extra oxygen tanks.

Defibrillator This is a manual defibrillator used by paramedics.	Defibrillator This is another manual defibrilator.	Defibrillator This is an automated defibrillator that can be used by EMT's or first responders.	Defibrillator This is an automated defibrillator that can be used by EMT's or first responders.



Defibrillator This is an older automated defibrillator that can be used by EMT's or first responders.	Defibrillator This is another view of the defibrillator with the case open.	Defibrillator This is an old manual defibrillator used by paramedics in the 1970's.	Traction splint This is a special splint used for broken legs. It is usually carried in its case but is sometimes found without one.

C-spine bag This is a kit carrying immobilization supplies for spinal injuries.	Long back board This is an example of a back board used for spinal injuries.	KED This case contains an extrication device which resembles a vest, used to remove injured people from vehicles or other small spaces.	Large Oxygen cylinder This is a large oxygen tank. Many ambulances have oxygen plumbing installed. An oxygen tank like this is often mounted under the bench seat to supply the plumbing.