Kaysville Fire Begins Performing 
Field RSI Intubations

After two years in the making, select Kaysville Fire Department paramedics can now perform rapid sequence induction (RSI) intubations. RSI is used when a patient presents with issues that will make intubation difficult (they're too responsive, they have an intact gag reflex, they are clenching their jaw, etc.). Using a series of medications, the paramedic sedates and then temporarily paralyzes the patient, allowing for the intubation tube to be placed.

The KFD paramedics selected to perform RSI had to meet certain experience and training requirements to perform RSI intubations. Those requirements include:

-  Five years of experience as a full-time paramedic in a busy EMS system (each of the candidates selected have previously worked for busy metro EMS systems and/or flown as flight paramedics).
-  Completing a 16-hour difficult airway course.
-  Performing 30 intubations in the operating room under the supervision of an anesthesiologist.
-  Completing 40 hours of in-house airway management and pharmacology classes.
-  Receiving a final review & sign-off from our department's medical control doctor.

Kaysville Fire is now one of two fire departments in Davis County and one of about half a dozen in the entire State of Utah that can perform field RSI intubations.

Recently KFD Captain/Paramedic Jason Taylor performed KFD's first RSI intubation on a trauma patient. A medical helicopter flew to the scene to transport the patient. Afterwards, the flight nurse on that helicopter gave follow-up to KFD on how the RSI went from her perspective, stating that:

"I watched the captain carefully advance the Glidescope and place an 8.0 ETT successfully on the first pass attempt. The crew helped us quickly package the patient & assisted us in a hot load while on scene. Overall, I was very impressed with the RSI procedure as well as the entire scene call. Thank you again to Kaysville Fire Department. I’ll happily work with your crew any day!"

The fire department is excited to have another tool in our toolbox that will provide a higher level of care to patients in our community and lead to better outcomes.

VITA - Tax Assistance

Beginning in February, a VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program will be offered for free tax return preparation to qualified individuals. 

Not only are VITA services free, they are also a reliable and trusted source for preparing tax returns. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and electronically file tax returns. To qualify, your income level needs to be at or below $70,000. Volunteers can prepare returns for Schedule C, business, and stock transactions.

The Tax Clinics for 2023 tax returns start February 1, 2024, and will be open until April 11, 2024. No appointment needed. The VITA locations within Kaysville are at:

Davis Technical College (550 E 300 S at the Student Resource Center) - Open Wednesdays from 5:00-8:00 PM

Francis Peak View Community Center (600 W Mutton Hollow Rd) - Open Thursdays from 5:30-8:30 PM

The following documents are required:
-  Photo ID for all the adults in the household
-  Social Security Cards for everyone in the household
-  Deduction and Credit information
-  Prior Year Return(preferred)
-  Child and dependent care expenses (Tax ID of daycare provider)
-  W2 or 1099 
-  Form 1095 A (Affordable Care Act)
-  Documentation for any other income received (Uber, Door Dash, 1099K)
- Bank Routing and account number for Direct Deposit

*Special circumstances may require additional documentation.

If you have any questions, please contact the Davis & Morgan County VITA Coordinator Angela Barber at abarber@opendoorsutah.org or 801-771-4642 ext. 304.