The Philadelphia Fire Department Emergency Medical Services' Community First Awareness Program

PHILADELPHIA FIRE DEPARTMENT EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES Inquiries:
Fire Service Paramedic Aaron Boyd
215-686-1300
215-686-1301


THE PHILADELPHIA FIRE DEPARTMENT EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES’ COMMUNITY FIRST AWARENESS PROGRAM

There were approximately 266,000 medical incidents responded to by Philadelphia Fire Department Medic Units in 2009. It is estimated that a significant number of these calls to duty were of a non-emergent nature. Effectiveness of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) system is compromised when unnecessary calls are received. Reducing the number of non-emergency calls into the 911 system will enhance the Philadelphia Fire Department Emergency Medical Services’ mission to deliver quality care and continue our commitment to public safety.

GOALS

· Provide quick response and exceptional Emergency Medical Services to the citizens of Philadelphia
· Provide the public with educational material and raise awareness on emergency medical services and other health-related resources
· Reduce the number of non-emergency medical calls into the 911 system.

OBJECTIVE
· Locate Community Partners and Stakeholders in designated areas
· Present workshops educating the public about EMS
· Distribute EMS preventative literature to promote EMS education and present workshops to raise public awareness
· Provide information about alternative modes of transportation for non-emergency incidents
· Promote the new 311 City of Philadelphia hotline for all non-emergency city service calls

PURPOSE

· Raise public awareness of Philadelphia Fire Department’s Emergency Medical Services
· Encourage prevention of illness’ and injuries
· Encourage/enhance the public’s awareness of first-aid and other healthcare options
· Encourage public use of alternative means of transportation for non-emergency incidents

Please contact Paramedic Boyd at 215/686-1300 for additional information and to schedule a presentation.