Mesa Fire
and Medical Department
Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
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"Dedicated to doing our very best in
providing the support to enable our members
to provide the highest level of emergency
medical care to our community"
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The fire service has
a rich history of
protecting the health
and safety of our
communities through an
“all hazards†response
model that includes the
delivery of pre-hospital
emergency care.
Fire Department
response provides early
intervention for
time-critical illnesses,
such as heart attack,
stroke, respiratory
emergencies, trauma, and
more...
EMS Week
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Emergency
Medical Services is responsible for the development,
implementation, and evaluation of programs necessary
to enable field providers to provide emergency
medical care to the citizens and visitors of Mesa.
The staff members of the EMS Division are committed
to delivering the highest quality service possible.
Deputy Chief Jerome Schirmer plans, coordinates,
and oversees the Mesa Fire Department Emergency
Medical Support program. Chief Schirmer also serves as
the Department's EMS Liaison.
The EMS Deputy Chief and members of the EMS Staff:
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Serve as
liaisons to other medical units, such as
hospitals, ambulance services, Department of
Health Services, and other public safety
agencies. |
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Plan, develop,
implement, and evaluate training programs
for all Department medical providers. |
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Prepare and
manage the EMS budget. |
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Coordinate the
selection process by which firefighters are
selected to become ALS providers. |
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Investigate
concerns or complaints regarding the
delivery of pre-hospital care from employees,
the public, hospitals, and recommend
appropriate action. |
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Maintain
records of all State certifications and
coordinate the certification process. |
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Provide
community education programs on topics such
as EMS, CPR, and first aid. |
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Conduct
research to evaluate and improve the patient
care delivery system. |
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Manage
contracts with educational facilities,
transportation providers, and medical
institutions. |
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Serve as a
medical information resource for field
providers. |
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Serve as a
resource for medical, legal and risk
management.
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Mesa Fire Department Emergency M
Mesa Fire Department
Emergency Medical Support
PO Box 1466
Mesa, AZ 85211
480.644.3459 Office
480.644.4422 Fax
MFDEMS@MesaAz.gov
Hours: Mon-Thurs 6:30AM-5PM