Over the last 12 days the CDS fumigation brigade has been combating dengue and other mosquito born illnesses alongside the municipal mayors office and the Public Health Ministry in Berlín Usulután. Fumigation brigade lead Comando Carlos Fuentes reports that more than 4,000 homes were fumigated around Urban Berlín, and surrounding neighborhoods of Loma Abajo,  Loma Arriba, Talpetate, Tablón, and La Jardín. Carlos and six other EMS members stayed for the full 12 days working against mosquito larvae that can house itself in stagnant waters and common “pilas”-cement sinks-in almost every Salvadoran home. Fotos: CDS y Carlos Fuentes.

CDS took part in an extrication of a patient from an MVA in Apopa, north of San Salvador. Comando Carlos Rivas worked inside the cabin delicatley cutting away metal and debris that was trapping the patients legs while EMT’s Vanessa Martinez, Julio Cesar  offered security and comfort to the anxious patient from the outside.

CDS first applied a c-collar to assure neutral position and did the best they could to place a seated backboard behind the patient in order to increase more stability of the spine. The patients lower left leg presented fractured so a splint was put in place to stabilize the tibia and fibia. The patient was then placed on a backboard after resecting him from the vehicle and he was transported with vitals and LOC being monitored.

A congratulations from Base Central de CDS goes out to our Nejapa satelite EMS workers David Egardo Sanchez and Blanca Guadalupe Torres for having celebrated recent birthdays.

From CDS Nejapa facebook= Both are from Nejapa and are the best EMTs here full of dedication and bravery in helping those in need.

A Mass Casualty Incident this last Monday involved fifteen vehicles in an MVA near El Congo in the department of Santa Ana. Among regular vehicles, a semi truck and five buses were tangled in the chaotic mess. Over 50 people were injured. First Responder crews from the delegate bases of El Congo and Sapotitán offered Basic Life Support and First Aid to injured patients. Most of the injured were transported to the hospital in Santa Ana while their vitals were monitored. Despite the gravity of the situation, there were only minor injuries and no deaths. Two thumbs up to CDS bases of El Congo and Sapotitán for demonstrating quickness and EMS professionalism. Press Report here. Fotos: Ricardo Segura.

The Nejapa branch of CDS celebrates is 4th anniversary Saturday July 17th between 2:00-5:00 pm. at it’s base in Nejapa.

¡Comandos de Salvamento offers a formal congratulations to Spain for winning the world cup against Netherlands 1-0.

fotos: AP

Colatino published an article recently about a health brigade we did in Suchitoto under health coordinator Comando Rosa Arrueé de Méndez.

Foto: Ricardo Segura

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A journalist in Usultán named Gerardo Salazar interviewed us and a North American doctor about our collaboration together with Optometry and PA students from Drexel University Pennsylvania. Our director of medicine Rosa Mendez is on the right.

2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, 26.2 marathon

Total 140.2 miles

Comandos de Salvamento conquering Ironman 2010. For the interview with Hoffman please see here. A HERO HD POV video will be posted soon of the last mile.

More Photos here password is b3arsfam1ly

A swimming start video here by govenice.

A Bus with the license plate of P-20-416 was involved in a Mass Casualty Accident when it rolled off the road that goes from Los planes de Renderos to Rosario de Mora in Cantón El Cedro. More than 20 people were injured. EMS crews from Comandos de Salvamento and members of the National Civilian Police transported patients to surrounding hospitals. According to witnesses present, the driver was alledged to be a nineteen year old youth without a drivers license on him. Patient list for public notification:

Comando Orsi palpitates the fibula and tibia for possible fracture.

Fotos CDS/Francisco Campos.

Daniel pictured with Gabe and Devin.

A fireman, two EMTs and a Paramedic from San Diego  CA. Visited the Comandos recently. They brought with them donated EMS  equipment and offered first aid trainings, volunteered in the walk in Emergency clinic, and partook in high angle rescue practice in Suchitoto. The North Americans recieved certificates of recognition for being collaborative international comandos.  They include Michael Salerno, Devin Price, Megan Segal and  Gabe Belloni. Devin has been offering his paramedic expertise to the institution since 2002. Fotos CDS./Francisco Campos.

Rosa and Luis with the collaborators.

Swim 2.4 miles, Bike 112 miles, Marathon 26.2 miles

14:31:16

More photos and a POV video of the last mile with the comandos flag soon..

6/26/10 EMS Rescue crews from CDS and Green Cross took part in a rescue of four people trapped in the Acelhuate river near the Blvd del Ejercito zone. The patients live in la Comunidad Las Victorias and according to witnesses, dedicate themselves to recycling iron in the area. 10 yo José Banegas, 6 yo Julio Henrriquez, 30 yo Oscar Osorio, and 23 yo María de La Paz Zabala are the named patients. Comandos and Cruz Verde worked together to see the rescue through. Civil Protection has announced a green alert due to the arrival of tropical storm Alex.

6/28/10  National Civilian Police Air Squad members rescued 2 people from a small island that was formed by the Las Cañas river. The river rose causing them to be trapped near the community of Las Cabañitas between Popotlán, Apopa and Ciudad Delgado. CDS could not get the names of those involved yet police state that neighbors in the area of las cabañitas report that they are residents in the zone.

Fotos CDS/Francisco Campos/Un solo uso/No archivo/ No celulares/ No ventas/