Trauma Alert patient treated and transported to trauma center with critical injuries.
Photo by Division Chief Jason Haynes
Photo by Division Chief Jason Haynes
Photo by Division Chief Jason Haynes
One elderly female was treated and transported To local trauma center after receiving life threatening injuries from vehicle crash. Palm Harbor Fire Rescue crews removed the victim and declared a trauma alert. Patient had significant life threatening injuries including multiple rib fractures, pneumothorax, and a subdural, and epidural brain bleed. The occupant of the other vehicle refused treatment at the scene.
Jason Haynes is a highly trained professional with a proven track record of leadership and selfless service. Committed to the fire service and members of Palm Harbor Fire Rescue by following the core values of his organization through professionalism, integrity, service, leadership, and innovation. Chief Haynes has been a certified firefighter since 1993 and currently serves as the Division Chief of Training and Safety with Palm Harbor Fire Rescue. Jason has been with Palm Harbor Fire Rescue for the last 22 years, holding various positions such as Firefighter EMT/Paramedic, Driver/Operator, Lieutenant, and Division Chief of Training and Safety for the past six years. Prior to Palm Harbor Fire Rescue, Jason worked for Belleair Bluffs Fire Department, and Indian Rocks Beach Fire Department as a firefighter EMT. Jason holds an associate degree in Fire Science from St. Petersburg College, where he is also an instructor at the Fire Academy. Jason holds certificates in Florida for Fire Officer II, Fire Inspector II, Fire Instructor, Fire Investigator, Driver Operator, Live Fire Instructor, and Paramedic.