Provides Advance Life Support (ALS). A Paramedic is 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.
The City of Pineville Fire Department utilizes 2 Medical Response Trucks, staffed with at least 1 paramedic, which provides ALS treatment prior to transportation to local hospitals by one of the local ambulance services.
