The Macungie Ambulance Corps has realized the lack of a dedicated support unit for area firefighters and other emergency responders on physically and emotionally demanding incidents.  Several such incidents have tried our (and other services) ability to cope with the specialized needs of these personnel. 

 

The stress experienced by emergency responders in these situations is extremely unique and is not easily handled with the equipment readily available on a normally equipped EMS unit.  The purpose of this special operations unit is to bridge the gap between normal EMS care and a dedicated canteen service. 

 

This unit can be requested at any time by any emergency response agency within Lehigh county and surrounding areas.  It is meant to supplement the EMS units already operating on the scene, not replace them.  Members responding with the unit are knowledgeable in rehab theory and practice and will supply the equipment and supplies needed for proper emergency incident rehabilitation.