SALISBURY FIRE DEPARTMENT'S MDCN TEAM COMPLETES FIRST BUPRENORPHINE INDUCUTION

Salisbury, MD - The City of Salisbury has reached a significant milestone in its fight against opioid addiction with the successful completion of the first buprenorphine induction conducted in the field in the State of Maryland by the Salisbury Fire Department's Minor Definitive Care Now (MDCN) team.

This marks the first time such a procedure has been performed by emergency medical services (EMS) in Maryland and highlights the city's commitment to providing immediate, evidence-based care to individuals facing substance use crises.

On April 25, 2025, Community Paramedic Miranda Webster and TidalHealth Nurse Practitioner Jessica Stoner carried out this groundbreaking buprenorphine induction in the field. This intervention underscores the MDCN's mission to deliver prompt care and connect individuals with long-term recovery resources. Following the induction, the patient was referred to a local outpatient recovery center, illustrating the program's success and the effectiveness of community partnerships.

Fire Chief Rob Frampton emphasized that this achievement represents more than a medical breakthrough; it highlights the collaboration between emergency medical services, healthcare professionals, and community organizations fueled by compassion and urgency.

This successful induction signifies a progressive step for the MDCN opioid initiative, showcasing the crucial role of mobile health units in addressing public health emergencies at the local level.

For further details on Salisbury's strategies in combating the opioid crisis, visit https://www.salisburyfd.com/