Heatwave Strains Paramedics and Patients | Bristol News

Paramedics are on high alert as a brutal heatwave pushes emergency services to their limits—handling everything from heatstroke to asthma attacks and confused elderly patients still running heaters. Unlike winter’s strain, this heat is stealthier and deadlier, especially for kids, seniors, and those with chronic illness. Crews are working in sweltering gear, lifting patients, and often returning home dehydrated—some even getting burned by hot ambulance seats. With record-breaking call volumes and rising water-related emergencies, the South West Ambulance Service warns: check on your neighbors, keep water handy, and use fans. It’s not just about survival—it’s about looking out for each other when the temperature climbs. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/11bf0782b12a9e37