Other reasons include assistance with patient handling, hauling equipment, and scene control. This is the reason for staffing a paramedic on all engines. The engine can get there quicker and begin treatment before the arrival of the ambulance. Often an ambulance is out of its station when the call comes in, usually either on or returning from another call. This configuration of the squad concept was originated by Odessa Fire Rescue and has been adopted by other departments around the state for it's efficient use of personnel.Īn engine will run with an ambulance on the majority of calls in the Department's coverage area. Depending on the nature of the call, all four personnel respond on either the fire apparatus or the EMS unit. These are four person stations that have both a front-line EMS unit, and a front-line fire apparatus. OFR has two stations that operate under a squad concept. Odessa Fire Rescue responds to approximately 20,000 Emergency incidents per year. Our coverage area is approximately 904 square miles and we serve a population of 200,000. We currently operate eight Mobile Intensive Care Unit ambulances and eight paramedic staffed fire engines. All members of Odessa Fire Rescue are required to be Texas Department of State Health Services certified Paramedics. Sudip Bose, who are world class emergency room physicians. EMS services are provided under the direction of our Medical Directors Dr. Odessa Fire Rescue has been the emergency medical service provider for the City of Odessa and Ector County since 1973.
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