EMS
This program provides Advance Life Support (ALS). A Paramedic is essentially an advanced level of EMT certification. Paramedics must complete an extensive training program to enable them to perform specialized skills and procedures. These skills include advanced airway management, including intubation, intravenous therapy, pharmacology and drug administration, cardiac monitoring and defibrillation.
Pineville Fire Dept. utilizes 2 Medic Trucks, each staffed with 1 paramedic, which provide ALS treatment prior to transportation to local hospitals by one of the local ambulance services.
Paramedic Training Program
Provide Basic Life Support (BLS). It is the EMT's responsibility to interpret signs and symptoms of injury and disease, and determine the appropriate course of treatment. EMT's are trained to provide Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation, administer oxygen, control bleeding, perform spinal immobilization, splint fractures, and rescue patients from entrapment or inaccessible surroundings
All Pineville Fire personnel that respond to medical emergencies are certified to a minimum of EMT
Related Pages
| Why We Respond to Medical Emergency Calls | In Service Training | Toxicology Paramedics |
| EMS Links | Fall Prevention | AED Network Deployment Process |
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Chief of EMS
Pineville, LA 71360
- Telephone Number: 318-449-5665
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- Department Hours: 7:30AM - 3:30PM
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