The Dalum Fire Department now has another lifesaving tool in its arsenal, thanks to Wheatland EMS.
On Tuesday, November 24 the Dalum Fire Department was training on a new automatic CPR machine. This tool is a welcome addition for remote departments.
Rob Witty, operations director for Wheatland EMS, said the Lucas 3 Mechanical CPR Device is an important tool for departments and takes the place of doing manual CPR.
CPR is labour intensive and those who are conducting CPR are recommended to switch out every two minutes. This machine can continually deliver chest compressions. It also is easy to position properly.
“It takes the guess work out,” said Witty.
The Dalum Fire Department is a Medical First Responder and Chief Albert Jensen says the tool is important because often the department is often responding in remote locations and an ambulance takes some time to respond. This tool allows them to continue to deliver medical attention before EMS arrives.
Witty says Wheatland EMS has now provided mechanical CPR devices to all eight fire departments operating in Wheatland County. These are funded through the Wheatland EMS Legacy fund. Each cost approximately $16,000.
