VIDEO: First responders in east Alabama say theyโre getting more calls for heat-related illnesses. Gadsden Fire Department and AMED Ambulance Service both say theyโve seen an increase in heat-related calls while also reminding you to stay hydrated.
Brian Osborne is a supervisor with AMED Ambulance Service and says theyโve had quite a few heat-related incidents just this week alone. Osborne says those symptoms ranged from sweat and weakness to people being unresponsive. Lt. Ryan McGlaughn, whoโs a senior paramedic with the Gadsden Fire Department, says his department has also responded to more patients in this dangerous heat with symptoms including nausea, vomiting, and headaches. He says preparation is key when dealing with this type of heat. โContinue to drink water even on your off days. If you can continue to do that also all day, all morning. Just continue to drink your drinks, your water, your Gatoradeโs, and keep your electrolytes up,โ said McGlaughn.
