Recruit Class 5 Begins Their Journey with Orange County Fire & EMS Orange County Fire & EMS is proud to welcome Recruit Class 5, who have officially begun their training and onboarding process. By: Susan Turner, Senior Administrative Assistant, County of Orange Fire & EMS
This new group of recruits is stepping into a demanding and rewarding profession, committing themselves to the rigorous preparation required to serve our community. Over the coming months, they will focus on developing the foundational knowledge, hands-on skills, and teamwork essential to becoming successful firefighters and paramedics.
Recruit training is designed not only to build clinical and operational competency, but also to instill the values of professionalism, integrity, and service that define Orange County Fire & EMS. While the road ahead will challenge them physically and mentally, Recruit Class 5 has already demonstrated the dedication and determination needed to succeed. We look forward to watching these recruits grow, learn, and ultimately join the ranks as the next generation of Orange County Fire & EMS professionals serving our community with excellence. COFEMS Strengthens Clinical Excellence Through Quarterly Training By: Susan Turner, Senior Administrative Assistant, County of Orange Fire & EMS
In February, Orange County Fire & EMS personnel once again demonstrated their commitment to clinical excellence and operational readiness by completing quarterly training designed to sharpen skills and reinforce lifesaving competencies.
We were honored to welcome distinguished guest presenters and instructors who shared their expertise and real-world insight throughout the training. Dr. Brand presented on the Physiology of Cardiac Arrest, and the UVA Health Cardiac Catheterization Lab Team — Dr. Ragosta, Dr. Eltelbany, and Dr. Jalenak — provided valuable clinical perspective and strengthened our connection with regional healthcare partners. Instruction was led by Lindsey Ewing (COFEMS), Leslie MacQuilliam (PHI AirCare), Stephanie Chandler (PHI AirCare), and Captain Jamie Colvin (COFEMS). A special thank you goes to Training Captain Mark Sikora, whose coordination and preparation made this quarter’s sessions possible. The planning and logistics behind the scenes are critical to delivering high-quality training experiences. Continuous training is the foundation of effective emergency response. The engagement and professionalism displayed throughout these sessions reflect the dedication of COFEMS personnel to serving Orange County with skill, compassion, and excellence. This quarter’s sessions focused on high-impact, high-acuity scenarios that demand precision, critical thinking, and teamwork. Training topics included Management of Acute Myocardial Infarction (MI), Infant Tracheostomy Emergencies, Pediatric Seizures, ventilator operations with a dedicated vent station, and both Adult and Pediatric Mega Codes. These hands-on trainings ensure our providers remain prepared to respond confidently to complex medical emergencies in our community.
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