The medical services provided by the Department are Advanced Life
Support services under the direction of the Medical Director from
St. Joseph's Hospital in Kirkwood. The Paramedics assigned to
the Paramedic Engine have the equipment on the vehicle in order
to provide such treatment. This includes:
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Monitor/Defibrillator |
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IV and Drug Therapy Supplies |
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Rescue Extrication Equipment |
A private ambulance company provides transport to the hospital when
needed.
In order to provide Fire, EMS and Hazmat response, members of the
Department must maintain and enhance their knowledge and skills through
constant training. The Department participates in approximately 200
hours of training annually per man. This training is conducted in
house by Department training officers, St. Louis County Fire Academy,
and by outside instructors on occasion.
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