NCC Paramedics Provide Special Event Medical Coverage

On May 6, 2023, New Castle County Paramedic Bike Team members SeniorCorporal Pietruczenia and Paramedic First Class Capello provided medical coverage foran annual New Castle County Police Community Outreach event “Casting with Cops,” which draws hundreds of local children to cast reels with county police officers. The EMS Division worked to assure everyone was safe during the event.

- Submitted by Abigail Haas the crane to the narrow platform and worked tirelessly without hesitation with limited space, cold temperatures, and a brisk wind in an attempt to save the patient’s life. At one point during the resuscitation, it was noted the Paramedic First Class Doan performed high performance chest compressions for 18 minutes straddling the patient. The providers worked diligently to provide the highest possible quality CPR. These two providers surrendered any fear and operated in a hazardous environment in an attempt to the save the life of another in the City of Wilmington.

- Submitted by Abigail Haas