Sunday, May 19, 2013 - Sunday May 19, 2013 marks the beginning of National EMS Week and presents an opportunity to honor the men and women who deliver pre-hospital 9-1-1 emergency medical care throughout the United States. This vital public safety service is provided primarily … [Read more...]
The Advocates are pleased to post another round of Fire Service Based EMS Best Practices. Several of these were recognized by receiving national awards for innovation. Fire service based EMS delivery systems because of superior deployment and dedicated responders are perfectly … [Read more...]
Significantly Improving a Fire Service-Based EMS Deployment and Response System…an Innovative Model
The Phoenix Fire Department has been delivering paramedic level EMS service since the early 1970’s. Over the years we have deployed a number of delivery models, including taking over ambulance service delivery for the city in 1985. In 2006, under the direction of Fire Chief Bob … [Read more...]
Kansas City FD and Metropolitan Ambulance Services Trust to Merge
Friday, November 13, 2009 - Dispite opposition, Kansas CIty FD and Metropolitan Ambulance Services Trust will merge EMS into the Fire Department. The Advocates congratulate KCFD and Chief Richard Smokey Dyer on this important merger that will benefit all those who live work or … [Read more...]
Advocates Issue Statement During EMS Week
Wednesday, May 20, 2009 - This week is National EMS Week, a special week to honor the men and women who provide pre-hospital 9-1-1 emergency medical care throughout the country. To raise greater public awareness about these dedicated first responders, the Fire Service Based … [Read more...]