Emergency Medical
Services (EMS)
Emergency medical incidents represent the majority of all emergency
calls handled by the Fire Department. Emergency Medical Technicians and
Paramedics are prepared to provide immediate and effective care in the
event of an illness or injury.
 Since 1997 the Fire Department has been
providing Advanced Life Support service. This allows our
paramedics to provide life-saving treatment on the scene of an
emergency. In cases of possible heart attack, paramedics now have
the ability to obtain a 12-lead electrocardiogram at the scene of an
emergency and transmit the information to the hospital, which allows
advanced treatment decisions to be made before the patient arrives at
the hospital.
CPR and Basic First Aid Training
The Costick Activities Center provides CPR and basic First Aid
Training for Farmington Hills residents. These classes can help
you learn the skills needed to make a difference in a life-threatening
emergency. Please call the Costick Activities Center at
(248) 473-1800 for more information.
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