Emergency Medical Services

The Fire Department responds to all life threatening and non-life threatening medical emergencies with the nearest Engine Company, Ladder Company, or Rescue Company. Advanced Life Support Care (ALS) is provided utilizing five Paramedic Engine Companies that respond from the Town’s five fire stations. Through this effort, the Fire Department continues to provide Town residents and visitors with the highest level of Emergency Medical Services available.

We endeavor to save lives and minimize effects of injuries by ensuring a rapid response and efficient and effective effort by the Department’s Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics.

To insure that the highest-level care is provided to those in need, the Emergency Medical Services system must be constantly monitored and evaluated. The Emergency Medical Division is managed and maintained by the Department’s Chief Medical Officer and an Assistant Medical Officer. Together, they are responsible for the extensive ongoing medical quality assurance process, medical education for all personnel, and the research and purchase of all medical equipment and supplies.

The Medical Division administers the revenue recovery program that is conducted on the Town’s behalf. It is also responsible for the creation and administration of the Emergency Medical Dispatch protocol. It also monitors, daily, the department’s electronic patient care reporting system

St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center continues to provide medical control and consultation to our Emergency Medical Services system for both paramedic and basic life support providers.