In the event of a medical emergency CALL 911!
Emergency Medical Response
In the event of a medical emergency, CALL 911.
Professional EMS Response
Emergency medical services are a major part of Truro Township Fire Department's daily operations. Our personnel respond to thousands of medical emergencies each year, ranging from minor illnesses and injuries to life-threatening cardiac, respiratory, neurological, and traumatic emergencies.
Truro Township is committed to providing prompt, professional, and compassionate emergency medical care to every patient we encounter. Our EMS personnel work closely with neighboring fire and EMS agencies, hospitals, and other healthcare partners to provide coordinated care throughout an emergency.
Our personnel continually train to maintain and improve their medical and firefighting skills. Truro Township has multiple members who are certified EMS instructors, allowing us to provide ongoing in-house training and education. We also work with local hospitals, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to provide specialized training and keep our crews current with evolving medical practices and treatments.
Our EMS Resources
- Two Advanced Life Support (ALS) medic units provide dedicated emergency medical response.
- Fire engines equipped with ALS medical equipment respond alongside our medic units when additional personnel or resources are needed.
- Our firefighters and EMS personnel are cross-trained in both fire suppression and emergency medical services, allowing us to provide a versatile response to a wide variety of emergencies.
- Fire engine crews can also respond to medical emergencies when our medic units are committed to other calls, helping reduce delays in emergency medical response.
- Our EMS personnel maintain their skills through ongoing training, continuing education, and hands-on medical exercises.
Help Us Help You
When an emergency occurs, a few simple steps can help emergency responders locate and care for you more quickly.
Know your address. Make sure your house or apartment number is clearly visible from the street and well illuminated at night.
Call 911 for emergencies. Be prepared to provide your location, the nature of the emergency, and any information the dispatcher requests. Stay on the line until the dispatcher tells you it is okay to disconnect.
Know your medications and medical history. Keep an up-to-date list of medications, allergies, medical conditions, and important medical information readily available. Consider keeping a copy on your refrigerator or another easily accessible location.
Make sure someone can access your home. If possible, unlock doors or otherwise provide responders with access when you call 911. This can save valuable time during an emergency.
Teach your family how to call 911. Children and other family members should know how to recognize an emergency, call 911, and provide your address.
In an emergency, every second matters. Call 911 and let our trained emergency personnel help.
