From the WTF Watch Desk: Palm Beach County Fire Rescue implemented a medically directed protocol allowing double sequential external defibrillation for selected refractory cardiac-arrest patients.
Why this deserves the fire service’s attention
The change raises important clinical-governance questions about evidence, patient selection, two-device logistics and precise team coordination.
What remains open
The prepared record supports the facts and relevance stated above. Firefighter WTF is not manufacturing a tactical finding where the source material does not establish one; updates will follow verified official information.
This report reflects information available on September 1, 2026. Developing items will be updated when official information changes.