Emergency crews in Indianapolis see rise in calls during heat wave
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Medical emergencies related to a triple-digit heat index and high humidity have surged in Indianapolis.
Marion County and other parts of central Indiana remained under a heat advisory until 8 p.m. Friday.
Firefighters and Indianapolis Emergency Medical Services’ crew members have experiencing increased workloads due to the extreme heat. Mark Liao, medical director of Indianapolis EMS, said, “Every time we have a heat wave, we will see an increase of heat-related injuries whether it be heat cramps, heat exhaustion or heat stroke. The crews are very busy and they are going from run to run constantly.”
Liao says EMS cases rise from one or two on a typical hot day, to six to eight per day during a heat wave in Indianapolis.
Hospitals have provided EMS crews with cold beverages and places to cool off.
Capt. Chris Major of the Indianapolis Fire Department said firefighters have another issue. “You may show up to an incident where there may not be a fire and you’re still wearing your gear. You are sweating inside.”
Firefighters rotating crews more often, set up rehab stations on scene, and build in hydration breaks to prevent heat exhaustion.
Emergency crews urged people to take heat advisory seriously and check on neighbors and loved ones, as heat stress is cumulative.
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