Demonstrations and instructions from local doctors, nurses, paramedics, EMTs and firefighters
Open to anyone age 8 and up
Heart Attack Warning Signs
CHEST DISCOMFORTMost heart attacks involve discomfort in the center of the chest that lasts more than a few minutes, or that goes away and comes back. It can feel like uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain.
SHORTNESS OF BREATH with or without chest discomfort.
OTHER SIGNSmay include breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea or lightheadedness.
Stroke Warning Signs
Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body
Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding
Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes
Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination
Sudden severe headache with no known cause
If you or someone you are with experiences these symptoms, immediately call 9-1-1
The Emergency Medical Services (EMS) agency is responsible for the planning, implementation and evaluation of the EMS system established to provide prehospital services. Utilizing input from system participants and consumer advocates, planning efforts are directed toward maintaining a system which balances the unique skills and interests of participating organizations to achieve and maintain a coordinated system of emergency medical care available to all consumers within Marin County. This program is also the regulatory extension of the EMS Authority and has responsibility for interpreting and enforcing state regulations relating to the performance of prehospital personnel.
Emergency medical services are provided by five fire service based providers.
There are three privately owned companies authorized to operate in Marin.
There are three hospitals, all providing basic emergency services and on-line paramedic consultation as needed.
