JPASD Equips Area Fire Stations with Emergency Response Cabinets and Med Bags

The Jackson Parish Ambulance Service District (JPASD) in Jonesboro, LA, has provided the Fire District Stations in Jonesboro, Hodge, Quitman, Ward 3, and Ward 4 with Community Responder Cabinets and Medical Response Bags. 

Through the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (CEA) between the JPASD and the Jackson Parish Police Jury, this investment reinforces a shared commitment to the safety, health, and resilience of all Jackson Parish residents and visitors.

Items included in the Emergency Response Cabinets and Med Response Bags:
*Fully Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
*LifeVac (Choking Rescue device for Adult and Child)
*CPR Rescue masks (for Adult and Child)
*PPE (gloves)
*Narcan (Opioid overdose reversal medication)
*CAT Tourniquet (Tourniquet for controlling significant bleeding)

Emergency Response Cabinets have been installed at Jonesboro, Hodge, Quitman, and Ward 3 & 4 Fire Stations

Medical Response Bags have also been distributed to Jonesboro, Hodge, Quitman, and Ward 3 & 4 Fire Stations