How Many EMTs & Paramedics Are There?

63 EMTs and 12 Paramedics

What is an ALS Unit?

ALS = Advanced Life Support.  An ALS unit consists of one medic and one EMT. We run this this style of Ambulance through out the city and county.

What is a BLS Unit?

BLS = Basic Life Support.  BLS units consist of two EMTs.

How Many Emergency Runs Are Completed in a Year?

In 2009, we responded on 4635 emergency runs. This number will dramatically increase this year as we have for now assumed the non-emergent runs for the county.

What Are the Training/Educational Requirements for EMTs and Paramedics?

EMT school is usually a 6 month class and is offered at several colleges and by private instructors.

Paramedic school is a two year program and is offered at several colleges and by private instructors.  A paramedic is trained to administer medications, do cardiac monitoring, and emergency advanced life safety procedures. Some of these consist of IV therapy, intubation, and cardiac pacing.