The most rural areas of Steuben County benefit from emergency services
From Steuben County,
BATH – Just one month after it was launched, the Steuben County Emergency Medical Services unit has provided vital emergency response to 131 individuals in 15 towns.
County Public Safety Director Tim Marshall told the county legislators Basic Life Support (BLS) based in the Town of Woodhull and Advanced Life Support (ALS) paramedics ranging between Canisteo and Bath responded to emergencies, most notably in underserved regions in the county.
“This unit has truly been life-saving,” Marshall told the county Legislature’s Public Safety and Corrections Committee Monday.
In July, BLS crews responded to the following :
* 8 calls in Woodhull
* 14 calls in Addison
* 4 calls in Troupsburg
* 2 calls in Jasper
* 1 call in Cameron
The County’s paramedic unit, which is typically located between Bath and Canisteo, ran a total of 92 calls, including support to 10 towns, according to Marshall’s report.
Marshall told the committee county EMS Coordinator Brandon Rosettie responded to 18 calls in July and interfaced with Bath, Canisteo, Jasper and Wayland responding units. He is often used as a second crew member on more severe calls, Marshall said.
County Sheriff’s Office Paramedic Deputy Owens responded to five emergency medical calls during July, Marshall reported.
In July, patient hospital transports include Arnot Ogden Hospital in Elmira, Guthrie Hospital in Corning, Ira Davenport in Bath, St. James in Hornell, Robert Packer in Sayre, Pa., and Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, he said.
“The greatest impact is when other ALS resources are not available,” Marshall told legislators. “On nearly every encounter fire department and BLS agencies thank us for being there and being another resource in the County.”
