The Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Division is responsible for providing advanced life support (ALS) ambulance transport service as well as ALS first response engine and ladder companies, EMS training for district members, and Community CardioPulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid Classes.

All district paramedics are qualified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pre-hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS). Many of the paramedics have completed the Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) training program and the district’s firefighter/ EMTs have also completed the PHTLS program. Monthly training sessions on EMS-related subjects are provided to insure that district members are kept informed of the most current patient care trends.

Ambulances 4417 & 4427 are staffed by two paramedic/firefighters and carries technologically advanced patient care equipment to provide the highest quality care possible to all of our patients.

The LifePak 12 allows paramedics to perform a full 12 lead EKG on patients experiencing chest pain and transmit that EKG to the Emergency Department physician allowing for rapid initial diagnosis and early treatment of chest pain and potential heart attacks.

Engine Company 4414 and Ladder Company 4425 both carry ALS equipment (Physio-Control LifePak 10C, airway kit, intubation equipment, suction unit and cardiac arrest drug kit) and have at least one paramedic on board at all times. On EMS calls that sound serious, both the ambulance and the closet fire truck will be dispatched. This practice allows us to place a paramedic and ALS equipment on the scene within one to four minutes.

As part of our commitment to our residents, the fire district provides community education programs. American Heart Association Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) classes are offered monthly and National Safety Council First Aid classes are offered quarterly at Engine House 1. Classes are offered to district residents free of charge but reservations are required. For more information, contact the District Administrative Office at 314-298-4400.  - top -

AMBULANCES
Ambulance 4417 is a 2007 Osage life support vehicle. The Osage patient care module is mounted on a Ford E-450 chassis. It was placed in service in November 2007 at Engine House 1. 4417 responds to emergency medical service alarms as well as to residential and commercial first alarms.    - top -

Ambulance 4427 is a 2003 Osage life support vehicle. The Osage patient care module is mounted on a Ford E-450 chassis. It was placed in service in April 2004 at Engine House 2. 4427 responds to emergency medical service alarms as well as to residential and commercial first alarms.

Reserve Ambulance 4497 is a 2002 Med-Tec life support vehicle. It was placed in service in August 2002. 4497 is placed in service when 4417 or 4427 is out of service for maintenance or for special assignments such as the Annual Creve Coeur Lake Boat Races.    - top -

HOSPITAL INFORMATION
When transportation to a hospital is necessary, the Maryland Heights Fire Protection District makes every effort to transport patients to the medical facility of their choice. In many cases, that facility is St. John’s Mercy Medical Center, DePaul Health Center, Missouri Baptist Medical Center, Barnes-Jewish West County, St. Luke’s Hospital, or St. Joseph Health Center-St. Charles. The I-64 closure has resulted in the District’s decision to transport only to these hospitals until further notice. In times of severe weather or extremely heavy call volume, it may become necessary to transport patients to the closest facility so that the ambulance may answer other emergency calls.

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