Emergency Medical Services

Our duty is to protect and preserve human life in the event of a trauma-related incident or serious medical condition. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responds by assessing, treating, stabilizing, and transporting patients until definitive medical care is available at an appropriate facility. Each engine and ladder company is staffed by Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT)-Basics and Paramedics who are certified by the Arizona Department of Health Services and the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians.

Highlights

  • All firefighters are certified as either Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) or Paramedics
  • 2 EMT-Basics and 2 Paramedics per front line apparatus
  • Rapid Sequence Intubation
  • LifePack 15 Monitors
  • 12-Lead EKG for interpreting heart rhythms
  • Based out of Chandler Regional Medical Center
  • Operates under the Central Arizona Regional EMS Guideline (CAREMSG)
  • Utilize Electronic Patient Care Report (ePCR) system

 

Emergency Medical Services and Transportation Facts

  • When you dial 911 for a medical emergency, the closest available fire truck responds, regardless of what city it represents.
  • Emergency medical care is provided by Maricopa Fire and Medical Paramedics and EMTs.
  • Maricopa Fire and Medical does not currently provide ambulance transportation.
  • In Maricopa, if emergency medical transport is necessary, you may receive an American Medical Response ambulance, or an ambulance operated by another fire department.
  • The closest available ambulance is dispatched for medical emergencies.
  • Maricopa Fire and Medical does not charge city residents for its fire or emergency medical response. However, there is a charge for emergency medical transportation.  
  • Most insurance companies typically cover the charges for emergency medical transportation.
  • Individuals who do not have insurance, or whose insurance company does not cover the complete charge, will be billed directly by the ambulance company. No one will ever be denied medical care regardless of insurance coverage or their ability to pay.  

For additional information on ground or air ambulance services and fees, please visit the Emergency Medical Services and Trauma website at the Arizona Department of Health Services.

 

Health Information Exchange (HIE)

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