MINERAL WELLS — In a move aimed at improving survival outcomes for cardiac arrest patients, the Palo Pinto County Emergency Services District #1 board approved the purchase of mechanical CPR devices in June. By July, the Lifeline ARM XR automated chest compression systems were fully deployed across the county. The ARM XR, manufactured by Defibtech, […]

PALO PINTO COUNTY — Palo Pinto County Emergency Services District #1 has promoted Kent Farquhar to the newly created position of assistant fire chief, following a competitive internal hiring process aimed at setting a consistent standard for future leadership roles. The ESD Board approved the paid position earlier this year. Chief Danny Watkins said establishing […]