ICEMA conducts an inspection of a hospital’s modular shelter.
As 2024 came to a close and 2025 began, the Inland Counties Emergency Medical Agency (ICEMA) continued strengthening emergency medical services (EMS) across the county. ICEMA plays a vital role in managing the coordinated emergency medical service (EMS) response for San Bernardino, Inyo and Mono counties. ICEMA ensures that when residents call 911 for a medical emergency, they receive the fastest and highest-quality care possible — from a fire department or public ambulance medical response to hospital treatment.
Hospital Preparedness Program inspections
In December, ICEMA successfully completed inspections at 18 hospitals as part of the Hospital Preparedness Program (HPP)—a federally funded program that helps hospitals prepare for disasters. These inspections ensure that critical emergency response equipment, such as ventilators, defibrillators and trauma supplies are properly maintained and ready for use.
The data collected from these inspections will help hospitals replace outdated equipment, prioritize new purchases and integrate medical supply tracking into emergency training drills. This ensures that hospitals can respond effectively in an emergency and provide high-quality care to residents in need.
Emergency Medical Care Committee update
In January, ICEMA’s Emergency Medical Care Committee (EMCC), an advisory group that ensures the readiness and effectiveness of San Bernardino County’s EMS system, held a meeting and focused on:
- Improving patient care protocols.
- Addressing challenges like staffing shortages in ambulance and fire department teams.
- Developing emergency response plans for disasters.
During the meeting, several first responders were also honored for their lifesaving actions during a successful cardiac arrest rescue. The honorees included:
- Judy Jacobson from CONFIRE (emergency dispatch center).
- Paramedic Daniel Fisher and EMT Juan Martinez from American Medical Response (AMR).
- Paramedics Brandon Miller, Jeremiah Johnson and Logan Gallagher from the San Bernardino County Fire Department.
Each received a certificate of recognition and the prestigious E.P.I.C. (Extraordinary Performance in Care) pin, which is awarded to emergency responders who go above and beyond to save lives.
For more information on ICEMA’s programs and emergency medical care in San Bernardino County, visit icema.sbcounty.gov.
Additional County Update News – Feb. 6, 2025
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- Model T Roadster donated to the San Bernardino County Museum
- Caution urged as rain arrives
- Code Enforcement recovered stolen Colton school fence
- Free income tax assistance available to eligible residents
- County partners with Priceless Pets for Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return (TNVR) program
- San Bernardino County Museum unveils new petrified wood outdoor exhibit
- First 5 and Public Health team up to give Ontario preschoolers free dental screenings
- Operation Shelter Me reaches out to unhoused in unincorporated San Bernardino and surrounding communities
- Rialto Library opens new meeting rooms available to the public
- Complete the County Update survey by Feb. 10
- San Bernardino County destinations: Dry Lake
- Call for submissions: Share your favorite San Bernardino County destinations
- San Bernardino County history: Highland
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