Perth, NY — March 1st — Perth Volunteer Fire Company responded to a medical emergency on Midline Road in the Town of Perth. While Lake Valley Ambulance arrived to treat and transfer patients, firefighters were called in to help. Additionally, Fulton County Sheriff's Department deputies arrived to help with coordination and scene safety.

In Fulton County, volunteer fire departments regularly help with medical emergencies, especially in rural regions where fire units can frequently arrive promptly to support EMS operations. Basic life support and scene management are frequently taught to firefighters. Fire units cleared the area and resumed operations once EMS personnel finished treating patients and became ready to be transported.