A bill filed at the House of Representatives mandates police and fire stations across the country to have at least one emergency medical technician (EMT) to handle emergency situations.
House Bill 6528 or the “Rescue Ready Bill,” authored by Abra Rep. Joaquin Enrico Bernos, proposes the assignment of at least one certified EMT per shift in every police and fire station in the country. The bill was co-sponsored by Solid North party-list Rep. Menchie “Ching” Bernos.
“We cannot emphasize enough the value of having on hand an EMT who can immediately respond and provide care to victims of accidents, disasters, or armed encounters. Not only the public but also our police and firemen will benefit from this,” Bernos said.
Under the measure, the EMTs would provide out-of-hospital emergency medical care to patients in critical or life-threatening situations, ensuring that immediate assistance is available while awaiting hospital transfer.
Editor’s Note: This is an updated article. Originally posted with the headline: “Bill eyes at least one EMT per police, fire station”
