EMS ambulances are essentially emergency rooms on wheels. These 911 emergency service ambulances are staffed by Paramedics and Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) who have special training in trauma and cardiac care staff the 911 emergency service ambulances. Each ambulance is equipped with advanced equipment including 12 lead EKG’s to assist with the early recognition of a heart attack.

Unless time is critical and another hospital is nearer, the EMS crews generally transport patients to the hospital that they or their families choose.

FirstHealth Emergency Medicine physicians are in constant radio contact with each ambulances crew during emergency rescue and transport missions. This ensures that patients receive expert care en route to the hospital and that the Emergency Department staff is ready to begin treatment the moment they arrive.