Fire Department's Emergency Medical Services

The Fire Department is organized into various divisions. The Emergency Medical Service Operations Division is responsible for overseeing the Emergency Medical Services provided by the Two Rivers Fire Department. Staff personnel monitor the equipment and supplies used in providing care. The Department currently has 18 personnel licensed at the Critical Care Paramedic. All new personnel hired are trained to the level of Critical Care Paramedic and may be trained to other levels as assigned.

History of Emergency Medical Services

The Two Rivers Fire Department has a lengthy history in providing Emergency Medical Services to the City of Two Rivers and surrounding area. In the later 1950's, the Two Rivers Fire Department had assumed the responsibility for the care and transportation of patient's in need of medical attention from the area Funeral Homes. The initial care provided was basic first aid and transportation provided in a Cadillac Station wagon. The scene of EMS today has changed dramatically.

Response to Calls

A person can request a Two Rivers Fire Department ambulance by calling 911. This is the best way to activate the EMS System. A trained dispatcher will answer your call; they will provide the needed medical direction for your medical care until the ambulance arrives. The Two Rivers Fire Department provides both emergent and non-emergent care and transportation. The initial response will be by either of the 3 ALS ambulances with 2 to 3 personnel. In the event of multiple incidents, an EMS response may be done by the Fire Department's utility vehicle.

Ambulance Rates

The Two Rivers Fire Department charges a fee for service provided, either for Basic Life Support or Advanced Life Support. These fees are billed to the patient or their insurance provider through a private billing firm. EMS/MC handles the billing operations for self pay, private insurances, as well as Medicaid and Medicare. With the changes that have taken place with Medicare and Medicaid, a new fee structure was established to follow their guidelines. The following is our current fee schedule. Besides the base rates, there may be actual fees charged for supplies and medication used.

Fire Department's Emergency Medical Services

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