Deanne Garland and Scott Greer from the Lakes Regional Hospital paramedic crew spoke to Rotary at the regular meeting on Wednesday, March 3.
 
Deanne and Scott are both full-time paramedics and have been partners on the ambulance crew for eleven years. Deanne has worked as a paramedic for 12 years and Scott for 20 years.

Scott and Deanne shared what typically happens when someone calls 911 - starting with the call being routed through the county communications center through when the emergency personnel arrive. Scott stresses the importance of giving complete information when calling 911 - make sure you give your name, address, what the mediccal emergency is, if the person is breathing or not and always give a call back number.

Both Scott and Deanne shared the equipment they carry in the ambulance for various types of emergencies and said the ambulance is basically a small ER on wheels. They both shared their background and how they got into the profession. LRH currently has 8 full-time medics and a pool of 9 casual staff when needed. Four are on duty at all times - 2 on active duty and 2 on call.