MEDICAL SERVICES
Industrial Medical Services
All personnel employed by OP Fire & Safety are registered under the Alberta Health Disciplines Act as paramedics (EMT-P’s), Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT’s) or Emergency Medical Responders (EMR’s). OPFS also ensures that medical staff are up-to-date with skills and newest medical technology. Our Medical Director is Dr. Palma.
Onsite medical personnel and equipment for remote locations and high-hazard work includes:
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Drilling / Exploration
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Completion / Fracturing
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Turnaround / Maintenance
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Pipeline / Infrastructure
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Plant Expansion / Infrastructure
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Forestry Wildfires
Medical services are equipped to assist clients with:
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Semi-permanent onsite first aid rooms and clinics
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Drug and alcohol testing (pre- and post-incident)
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Various levels of medical attendants certified by relevant provincial licensing authorities
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Various levels of medical care from first aid to advanced life support, with all attendants certified by relevant provincial licensing authorities
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Backup for municipal or regional health authorities in the event of large-scale emergencies
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Special event standby coverage, such as concerts and sporting events
Medical Transport Vehicles
Oilfield Paramedics Fire & Rescue medical services fleet is comprised of a variety of specialized vehicles designed and equipped to meet our clients’ site-specific requirements. Most units have four-wheel drive for access to remote locations.
Mobile Treatment Center (MTC)
This 4 X 4 unit is available as a stand-alone unmanned, or with staff qualified to perform basic life support (BLS) or advanced life support (ALS). The vehicle is able to transport two injured workers at a time.
Ambulance
This unit comes fully stocked with Advanced Life Support (ALS) equipment and staff, similar to requirements for municipalities.
Emergency Transport Vehicle (ETV)
This state-of-the-art 4 X 4 unit is staffed with or without medical attendants qualified in BLS or ALS in instances.
