The River Delta Fire District proudly provides pre-hospital care services for the citizens of the River Delta Fire District.  

These services are managed and coordinated by the Department's Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Division. This division is managed by Fire Chief Paul Cutino and EMS Officer/Clinical Coordinator Pam Dodson 

A new California state mandate requires emergency medical technicians to receive advanced training that brings them closer to the skill level of paramedics. 

The training will enable California EMTs to administer and use naloxone, epinephrine and a glucometer, according to the California Emergency Medical Services Authority. Naloxone, or Narcan as it is commonly referred to, is administered to counteract the effects of an opioid overdose. Epinephrine is used in cases of anaphylaxis or severe allergic reaction, and a glucometer measures blood sugar. Every River Delta Firefighter is fully trained in the administration of Narcan, Epinephrine and in the use a glucometer, pulse oximeter as well as an iGel advanced airway device.  

The iGel device is used to protect a patient’s airway during CPR. Our crews have already successfully utilized these skill sets while treating patients By adding the expanded scope capability to our EMS bags will save lives, especially due to our district’s rural location.  “It’s a great thing,” Chief Cutino said. “Anytime we can expand the level of service we can give to our community the better we serve the community.”  

The Quality Assurance Coordinator is responsible for maintaining continuous quality control of the Basic Life Support (BLS) programs within the Fire District.    Duties include development and delivery of training,  ensuring patient treatment is compliant with local protocols, policies and best practices, and maintaining an efficient and effective EMS peer review program. 

Our EMS Officer is assigned to various projects/tasks/assignments which support the EMS Division. These assignments include maintaining supplies, EMS equipment maintenance, and assisting in training. 

To better serve the dedicated members of the River Delta Fire District. The Sacramento County Emergency Medical Agency has granted our application to be a (CE) Continuous Education Training Program. What does this mean? Your River Delta Firefighters will be able to obtain the in-house training and skills necessary to maintain their Emergency Medical Technician Certification.