With a growing number of coronavirus cases, the Bossier City Fire Department is making new use of machines its had for the past six years to decontaminate the back of its ambulances in mere minutes.
“We have one at every fire station, a few reserves and one on every ambulance," Fire Chief Brad Zagone said of the gear. About 40 positive COVID-19 patients have been transported via BCFD ambulances.
And now, because it has this equipment, the department disinfects the back of its ambulances after every call.
“The ambulances can take it with them so when they got a call and drop the patient off at the hospital, they can then turn this on and decontaminate the ambulance so they don’t transfer any germs or viruses to the next patient they see.
"It’s a great asset. A great thing to have.”