In most cases what this means is that after the fire department was notified of an emergency and they began to respond to the call, they were either disregarded by another unit or an officer that arrived on the scene prior to that truck’s arrival.

For emergencies, dial 911. For non-emergencies, you can contact us by calling 281.997.5851.

There are several "levels" of personnel that PEMS employees. First, there is the EMT-B (Emergency Medical Technician - Basic). These folks are trained in Basic Life Support.

Next, is the EMT-I (Emergency Medical Technician - Intermediate). The Intermediate has some Advanced Life Support training (for example, they can establish intravenous lines and can endotracheally intubate patients).

The highest level of care is the EMT-P (Emergency Medical Technician - PARAMEDIC) and the LP (Licensed Paramedic). PARAMEDICS perform MICU skills (Mobile Intensive Care Unit).

The City of Pearland uses the most current and acceptable rates for our area.  For billing inquiries for ambulance service, please contact our billing department at 855.978.6304 (Mon. thru Fri., 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.) or e-mail pear@digitechcomputer.com.  Law firms, insurance companies, and record retrieval companies must request records electronically at www.chartswap.com.

Awareness is key. Everyone can help to prevent arson at construction sites.

Contractors

Store solvents, fuels and tools in a locked storage container or remove them from the job site when you are not using them.

Request additional patrols or drive-bys from your local law enforcement.

Remove trash and debris from the job site.

Try not to store excess materials on the job site.

Secure doors and windows on structures when crews are not actively working on the property.

Community

Awareness is essential. Become familiar with activities in your neighborhood.

Report odd or suspicious activities to your local law enforcement.

Only 46% of cardiac arrest victims receive CPR from a bystander. That statistic includes bystanders who are either certified in BLS or who at least know the fundamentals of hands-only CPR.

Reasons bystanders have given for not providing CPR include:

• that their skills are not up to date (28%)
• CPR is too complicated (24%)
• lack of confidence (18%). 

It's hard to believe that anyone would fail to act if they witnessed a cardiac arrest. But, they often do. We in the resuscitation training community can help change that.

The American Heart Association, the American Red Cross, and the National Safety Council have combined efforts to focus this year’s CPR and AED awareness week on not only CPR skills, but on bystander willingness to act.