Rapid Response Vehicles Staffed 3/31/20

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Due to the longer on scene times for EMS Runs

RRV's have been staffed and in service in Da Bronx & Queens

Not sure on the other boroughs. But it sounds like RRV's from other boroughs are relocating to other boroughs.


RRV 7 @ E-90
RRV 14 in Da BX (Returned to Own Quarters @18:10)
RRV 42 in Da BX (Returned to Own Quarters @18:10)
RRV 45 in Da BX (Returned to Own Quarters @18:10)
RRV 47 in Da BX (Returned to Own Quarters @18:10)
RRV-77 in Da BX (Returned to Own Quarters @18:10)
RRV-79 in DA BX (Returned to Own Quarters @18:10)
RRV 150 @ E-275

 

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In response to an unprecedented increase in EMS call volume, the FDNY has deployed Rapid Response Vehicles (RRV) to assist in addressing the emergency medical needs of New Yorkers during the city?s response to COVID-19.

RRV units are in service between the hours of 7 am and 10 pm, and are staffed by two FDNY Firefighters who are CFR-trained or have EMT certification to provide pre-hospital medical care prior to an ambulance?s arrival. The units are deployed where necessary based on EMS needs and call volume, and they have been previously deployed during heat waves and major storms. Currently, seven RRV units are operating in the Bronx responding to high-priority medical calls.

FDNY urges New Yorkers to only call 911 during a real emergency. Allow first responders to assist those most in need. If you are not severely ill, follow the guidelines put in place by NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and keep health care access available for those with more severe illnesses. If you have more severe symptoms, such as difficulty breathing and very high fever, go to an emergency department. Only call 911 if you need help right away. If you need help finding a health care provider, call 311.

For more information visit nyc.gov/coronavirus and text COVID to 692-692 for updates from NYC Emergency Management

(Note: the photo on this post has been updated to correctly reflect the Rapid Response Vehicle).

 

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In response to an unprecedented increase in EMS call volume, the FDNY has deployed Rapid Response Vehicles (RRV) to assist in addressing the emergency medical needs of New Yorkers during the city?s response to COVID-19.

RRV units are in service between the hours of 7 am and 10 pm, and are staffed by two FDNY Firefighters who are CFR-trained or have EMT certification to provide pre-hospital medical care prior to an ambulance?s arrival. The units are deployed where necessary based on EMS needs and call volume, and they have been previously deployed during heat waves and major storms. Currently, seven RRV units are operating in the Bronx responding to high-priority medical calls.

FDNY urges New Yorkers to only call 911 during a real emergency. Allow first responders to assist those most in need. If you are not severely ill, follow the guidelines put in place by NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and keep health care access available for those with more severe illnesses. If you have more severe symptoms, such as difficulty breathing and very high fever, go to an emergency department. Only call 911 if you need help right away. If you need help finding a health care provider, call 311.

For more information visit nyc.gov/coronavirus and text COVID to 692-692 for updates from NYC Emergency Management

(Note: the photo on this post has been updated to correctly reflect the Rapid Response Vehicle).

This was an FDNY  departmental post on Facebook. The original post had some lovely photos of the (relatively) new PRUs, and of course referred to them as Rapid Response Vehicles. Several hours later, the post was revised to show the REAL RRVs, the SOC Support 2nd pieces. I wonder whose head is gonna roll at headquarters for such a rookie screwup.  :