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New Maugansville Station Coming Closer to Completion
Posted on: Thursday, March 28, 2024
Finishing touches are in progress, and move in day is within sight!
» Read moreCRS Acquires Stryker XPedition Powered Stair Chair
Posted on: Wednesday, March 13, 2024
CRS recently placed in service a new Stryker Xpedtion powered stair chair, which was made possible by a grant from
» Read moreFebruary 2024 Call Stats
Posted on: Wednesday, March 13, 2024
In February 2024,CRS responded to 1,645 calls February 2023: 1,486February 2022: 1,504
» Read moreCRS Members Take Part in a Pet Emergency Care Class
Posted on: Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Recently, CRS members participated in a Pet CPR and Emergency Care class taught by Mary Follin, a Registered Veterinary Technician from the Veterinary Emergency Group in Falls Church, Virginia. Members learned about topics including CPR and cardiac arrest procedures, trauma management, airway management, IV fluid administration, and more. This class took place at CRS's Eastern Boulevard Station Training Center. (Thanks to Lt. Follin for the photos!)
» Read moreMaugansville Station Construction Update
Posted on: Wednesday, March 13, 2024
The polishing of the concrete floors is underway. The ceiling installation is nearly complete, and the final coats of paint are being applied. The paving of the parking lot, exterior landscaping and inside/outside fixture installation will begin shortly. (Thanks to AC Spies for the photos!)
» Read more2023 Call Stats
Posted on: Monday, January 1, 2024
In 2023, CRS responded to 20,864 calls, an increase from 20,238 in 2022. December was the busiest month, with 1,899 calls, and February was the slowest, with 1,489 calls. This was accomplished with 5 Paramedic Ambulances 24/7, 1 Paramedic Ambulance 14/7, and 1 Paramedic Duty Officer.(Statistics by Operations Administrative Assistant Kelvey, and photo by Paramedic Demmons)
» Read moreProgress Continues at the New Maugansville Station
Posted on: Thursday, December 14, 2023
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New Maugansville Station Construction Underway!
Posted on: Thursday, August 31, 2023
Construction on the new Maugansville Station has begun!
» Read moreNew Medic 759 Placed in Service
Posted on: Thursday, September 15, 2022
Community Rescue Service Medic 759 has recently been assigned and placed into service a 2022 International MV / Horton Emergency Vehicles with a Cummins Inc L9 motor from our dealer FESCO Emergency Sales. This ambulance has the latest in safety and technology features, including a UV light to aid in disinfecting the ambulance after each call. Medic 759 serves the Maugansville community just north of Hagerstown and is stationed at the Maugansville Goodwill Vol. Fire Co.13. Medic 759 will be...
» Read moreCardiac Arrest Save!
Posted on: Thursday, September 15, 2022
Recently, Community Rescue Service Medic 751 (Paramedic Hook and EMT K. Meunier) and Duty 75 ( Captain Bingaman), along with Hagerstown Fire Department Engine 1, were dispatched to a cardiac arrest and arrived within 3 minutes. Bystander CPR was being performed upon their arrival in the middle of a busy street. Crews were able to get a pulse back after CPR and advanced cardiac life support procedures were performed. A 12 lead EKG was then done, determining that the patient was having a...
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