At the May Town Council meeting, lawmakers unanimously approved R.A.M.P. It Up. An initiative of Councilmembers Nelson Rodriguez and Tony Lama, R.A.M.P. stands for Rescue, Allergies, Medications, and Past medical history.
For years, fire rescue personnel have encouraged patients – especially senior citizens and their families – to have vital medical information written down in anticipation of an emergency. R.A.M.P. is a great way to transfer information to First Responders.
Rodriguez, a member of the Coral Gables Fire-Rescue Department, introduced the R.A.M.P. form to members of the Town’s Elderly Affairs Committee at their August meeting.
“As a Firefighter-Paramedic for 28 years, my experience shows that time is of the essence when responding to medical emergencies at home. Having medical history information nearby will save time in providing proper care for the patient,” said Rodriguez.
The idea for R.A.M.P. came from Miami-Dade Fire-Rescue Chief Abel Fernandez, a local Firefighter-Paramedic and town resident.
Download the form at www.miamilakes-fl.gov/ramp. Be sure to complete one form for each member of the family and place it on the refrigerator. It is imperative the form be kept up to date to ensure First Responders have the proper information in case residents are unable to provide it.