Woodside Fire Protection District

The new law called "Safe Arms for Newborns" is in effect across San Mateo County. This law makes sure every baby is safe and nurtured even if the mother can't do it herself.

If you are unable to care for your baby you can leave your newborn infant - 72 hours old or younger - in Safe Arms at any hospital emergency room or any fire station in San Mateo County.

-You don't need to give your name if you don't want to
-There will be no charges filed against you (if no presence of abuse or neglect)
-Your baby will be given medical care and an adoptive home will be found
-If you change your mind within 14 days, your baby will be returned to you if you can provide a safe home

For more information on the Safely Surrendered Baby Law, log onto www.babysafe.ca.gov

Overview

Emil Picchi is now the current EMS Battalion Chief, taking the place of Armando Muela (new Fire Chief).

Armando Muela
Former EMS Battalion Chief and
Paramedic Coordinator for Woodside, South County and Redwood City

The Emergency Medical Services Division of the Woodside Fire Protection District is proud of the quality of services it provides for our District Residents. This medical team consists of twenty-three-licensed paramedics, twelve Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT's) and one Battalion Chief/Paramedic.

All fire apparatus respond with a minimum of one EMT and one licensed paramedic. The District also staffs an ambulance with two licensed paramedics. The ambulance is part of a public private partnership with American Medical Response (AMR). Typical requests for medical assistance in the Woodside Fire District include diabetic emergencies, heart attacks, strokes, traumatic emergencies, and shortness of breath. This advance medical system has the capability of bringing the emergency room to your home or emergency.

EMT's provide the necessary basic life support, making it possible for paramedic's to provide advanced life support. An EMT assists Paramedics with the administration of intravenous medications, and breathing treatments. We response to medical requests with an average response time of four minutes. Woodside's Fire District was one of the first fire based advanced life support services in San Mateo County; providing this service since 1994.

Woodside Fire District offers emergency medical training for district residents and neighboring communities. We currently offer training in American Heart Association Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), adult, child and infant, American Red Cross CPR/First Aid, and forty hour First Responder training. We also offer infant car seat checks, Blood Pressure screening, the Vial of Life program, and an annual flu vaccination clinic.

EMS Training at Station 7

For more information contact Woodside Fire Protection District's office at (650) 851-1594.

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