Multiple Agencies Respond to Sick Child Near Border in Santa Teresa

Crews worked together quickly and professionally to assess and care for the patient before the child was transported by Native Air to a local hospital for further medical care.

Source: Doña Ana County Public Safety (via Facebook)
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Doña Ana Fire Rescue, Sunland Park Fire Department and Native Air responded to a call involving a sick child near the border in the Santa Teresa area.

Crews worked together quickly and professionally to assess and care for the patient before the child was transported by Native Air to a local hospital for further medical care.

“We’re proud of the coordination and dedication shown by all of the responding agencies,” the announcement read. “Calls involving children are never easy, but the teamwork between our local fire and EMS partners helps ensure patients receive the care they need when every second matters.”