Salisbury, Maryland — The City of Salisbury is proud to announce that the Salisbury Fire Department’s Minor Definitive Care Now (MDCN) team has completed the 1st buprenorphine EMS induction in the field on the Eastern Shore—marking a major milestone in Maryland’s fight against opioid addiction.
On Friday, April 25, 2025, Salisbury Fire Department Community Paramedic Miranda Webster, in collaboration with TidalHealth Nurse Practitioner Jessica Stoner, successfully conducted the MDCN program’s first buprenorphine induction directly in the field. This pioneering effort exemplifies the City’s commitment to providing immediate, evidence-based care to individuals experiencing substance use crises.
This life-saving intervention aligns with the MDCN’s core mission: to provide rapid, on-site care and connect individuals with long-term recovery resources. Following the induction, the patient received proper follow-up and is now working with a local outpatient recovery center—demonstrating the program’s effectiveness and the power of community partnerships.
“This is more than just a medical milestone,” said Fire Chief Rob Frampton. “It’s a reflection of what can happen when emergency medical services, healthcare professionals, and community organizations unite with compassion and urgency.”
The successful induction marks a major step forward for the MDCN opioid initiative and highlights the growing impact of mobile health units in addressing public health crises at the local level.
For more information on the City of Salisbury’s efforts to combat the opioid crisis, please visit https://www.salisburyfd.com/
