Mar 20, 2024 · Ocala Fire Rescue EMS Capt. Jesse Blaire delivers medication to Shawnice Slaughter, who is working to recover from a substance use disorder through Florida’s Coordinated Opioid Recovery...

Oct 15, 2021 · Ocala Fire Rescue EMS Captain Jesse Blaire heads up the OFR portion, and he said when they were coordinating and designing the program, he reached out to multiple agencies around the state to observe similar programs.

May 25, 2024 · Captain Jesse Blaire from Ocala Fire Rescue in Ocala, FL was honored today with the Richard Greig Award for his work in emergency medical services, specifically in critical care and community paramedicine.

Mar 16, 2024 · Jesse Blaire, EMS Captain EMS Captain Ocala Fire Rescue [email protected] (352) 239-5585

Dec 11, 2020 · Fire Rescue Capt. Jesse Blair, who leads the Ocala Recovery Project, said that, historically, paramedics revive overdose victims with Narcan, an opioid-blocking drug, then transport them for further treatment.

Sep 22, 2024 · An Ocala Fire Rescue Captain who is the “driving force” behind a local recovery program that combats the opioid epidemic was recognized for his efforts with the Mayor’s Citizen of the Month award. During the Ocala City Council meeting held on Tuesday, September 17, OFR Captain Jesse Blaire accepted the award from Ocala Mayor Ben Marciano.

Aug 8, 2023 · Ocala Fire Rescue Capt. Jesse Blaire is the one who delivered the Narcan to the Cove Motel. “We’ll have some days where we’ll have 13, 14, 15 overdoses,” Blaire said.

Clay County Fire Rescue’s EMS makes about 29,000 emergency ambulance calls per year. This less densely populated area is finding success with its community paramedicine program in addressing the overdose crisis.

Mar 25, 2024 · Ocala Fire Rescue Capt. Jesse Blaire gives medication to Shawnice Slaughter, who is working to recover from a substance use disorder through Florida’s Coordinated Opioid Recovery Network, at her home.