How a search-and-rescue paramedic program has united local first responders to save lives in the backcountry (Summit Daily News)

A group of hikers in bright jackets is preparing a rescue operation on a mountain, surrounded by a scenic landscape. — The Search and Rescue Paramedic Program unites crews from the Summit County Rescue Group with paramedics from two local fire districts, ensuring fast and high-quality care in backcountry Summit County.
*Summit County Rescue Group/Courtesy photo*

In a county driven by outdoor recreation — often in remote, backcountry locations — Summit County’s first responders know the value of immediate and high-quality care. Through the county’s Search and Rescue Paramedic Program, they’re able to deliver both, no matter where an emergency occurs. The program, which started in 2018, brings together Summit Fire & EMS, the Summit County Rescue Group and the Red, White & Blue Fire Protection District to offer advanced medical care in remote locations across the county. Read more ...