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EMS Operations

The primary function of NorthWest EMS is to provide fast, high-quality emergency care to those in need. EMS operations cover all the "every day" emergency ambulance calls for service, and represents both the primary activity of NorthWest EMS, and the busiest aspect by providing pre-hospital emergency medical care to the sick and injured citizens and guests of the thirteen municipalities we serve.

Along with the treatment and transport of sick and injured patients, NorthWest EMS is also responsible for providing medical coverage for numerous special events and details throughout our communities. These events include professional, college and high school events, firework displays, musical concerts and other neighborhood functions. NorthWest EMS for example provides medical coverage for the Pittsburgh's Pennsylvania Motor Speedway all season and the large SCA PENNSIC War held in PA every year. 

To ensure smooth and highly effective operations, EMS Division Chiefs of Operations and in house dispatchers are on duty 24 hours a day 365 days a year. The Division Chiefs as well as our Response Paramedics are routinely assigned to Squad 1951 and 1952, respectively, for rapid 24/7 response to any emergency scene that may require additional medical backup or EMS command. The EMS Division Chiefs oversee field operations on a full time basis, focusing on system status management, incident command, and medical-backup assistance as well as other duties that pertain to their specific division within the company.
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NorthWest EMS ambulances are carefully placed throughout our service area to minimize response times to emergencies in the communities we serve. Ambulances are based out of six stations located in Ben Avon, Rennerdale (Collier Twp), Crafton Borough, North Fayette Township, Findlay Township and our headquarters in Stowe Twp (McKees Rocks.) We also have a sub-station located in Kennedy Township. All locations, as well as strategic posting locations, play a major role in ensuring we have an ambulance in position and ready to respond to any emergency. Management is constantly evaluating emergency and non-emergency calls in all communities we serve to ensure we are providing the most effective and efficient coverage to all of our residents.
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EMT Patient Contacts
I want to say I have had great experience working with the men and women of this business for my 10 patient contacts for my EMT class.
​-Carolyn Klingensmith
treat you like family
I have had to call them several times for my mother who was having a severe asthma attack and when my brother amputated his toe. always prompt responses and they treat you like family. couldn't ask for a better service to treat my family. -Staci Concepcion
Thank God for Northwest EMS!
My car called 911 upon my accident. I was not physically able to do so. By the time I came back to reality I was being surrounded by paramedics who seamed to be working like a well oiled machine. Before I knew it I was on my way to Mercy. Thank God for Northwest EMS! -Adam Beaver
The Best
These folks are the BEST. Saved my life a few times. I trust them completely and am grateful they are in my community.
- Carolyn Klingensmith
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Ohio Valley Hospital Proudly Serves residents in the Kennedy Township, McKees Rocks and Stowe Township communities. NorthWest EMS is a subsidiary of Ohio Valley Hospital

Visit OhioValleyHospital.org for more information, or call 412-777-6161
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