EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PFD’s EMS Division continues to broaden the scope of innovative pre- hospital emergency medicine provided to our community. PFD is constantly advancing the services we provide by enhancing our Advance Life Support (ALS) Fire-based EMS model. Regardless of medical response by a PFD ambulance or fire apparatus, the same level of initial ALS care is provided.
10,813 Quality Assurance reviews on Patient Care Reports
Updated protocols each quarter to maintain evidence based medicine
Field Training Officers completed 5760 hours in field training for new or increasing certification employees
24 firefighter/paramedics were cleared for practice this year, including several new hires. Members also advanced their professional qualifications by obtaining Paramedic certification, completing Field Training Officer (FTO) requirements, and promoting into the Ride-Up Captain role for Squad 1
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