GD Offers e-Bridge Free of Charge to Aid California Wildfire Response

Ridgefield, NJ January 8, 2025— In response to the devastating wildfires sweeping across the Los Angeles area, General Devices (GD) is stepping up to support the emergency response efforts by offering its e-Bridge Communication Platform free of charge to all hospitals and EMS agencies responding to this crisis.

The California wildfires, including the Palisades, Eaton, Hurst, and Woodley fires, have already claimed at least two lives, destroyed over 1,000 structures, and forced the evacuation of 30,000 residents. With containment still at 0%, and Santa Ana winds exacerbating the situation, first responders are facing immense challenges in protecting lives and property. GD’s e-Bridge Communication Platform aims to provide a crucial lifeline by enhancing coordination and communication for emergency teams on the front lines.

“Our hearts go out to all those affected by these catastrophic fires,” said Curt Bashford, CEO of General Devices. “At GD, we believe in supporting the heroes working tirelessly to save lives. By offering our e-Bridge Communication Platform at no cost, we hope to alleviate some of the challenges first responders are facing during this critical time.”

The e-Bridge Communication Platform is designed to streamline emergency communication and coordination, enabling:

• Real-time, HIPAA-secure communication between EMS and hospitals.
• Enhanced situational awareness for faster, more effective decision-making.
• Improved patient care continuity from field to facility.

California Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency, and firefighting teams are working around the clock to combat the fires. With over 1,000 personnel on the ground and resources stretched thin, tools like the e-Bridge Communication Platform can play a pivotal role in ensuring effective emergency response.

How to Access the e-Bridge Communication Platform
Hospitals and EMS agencies responding to the wildfires can contact General Devices to gain immediate access to the platform. For more information, call us at 201.313.7075 or email us. 

About GD [General Devices]

GD is a 40-year-old medical technology company that specializes in mobile telemedicine and telehealth that enables simply smarter patient care by empowering hospitals, EMS, mobile integrated healthcare, community paramedicine, and public safety responders with the most comprehensive, highly configurable, and affordable medical team communications solutions.  Learn more at general-devices.com

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