Explaining the BLM Operational Medical Support Program with Dr. Andrew Southard

Episode 15 March 29, 2023 00:58:44
Explaining the BLM Operational Medical Support Program with Dr. Andrew Southard
Wildfire Matters
Explaining the BLM Operational Medical Support Program with Dr. Andrew Southard

Mar 29 2023 | 00:58:44

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Show Notes

BLM National Medical Director Dr. Andrew Southard, or Dr. Drew, talks about the Operational Medical Support Program (OMSP) which provides emergency medical services that focus on initial stabilization and extraction of injured employees in the wildland environment.

Dr. Drew discusses the similarities and differences between OMSP and Emergency Medical Services (EMS), when OMSP was developed, and why it is an important program for our wildland firefighters. He reveals his fire background leading to BLM National Medical Director and how BLM employees can get involved with the program.

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