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 fifteen 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 has provided coverage for the large SCA PENNSIC War held in PA every year.
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 has provided coverage for the large SCA PENNSIC War held in PA every year.
To ensure smooth and highly effective operations, EMS District Chiefs and in-house dispatchers are on duty 24 hours a day 365 days a year. The on-duty District Chiefs are routinely assigned to an EMS Squad for rapid 24/7 response to any emergency scene that may require additional medical backup or EMS command. The EMS District 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. The Lieutenants oversee operations during the overnight hours and assist with additional duties as needed.
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 five stations located in Ben Avon Borough, Crafton Borough, North Fayette Township, Findlay Township, and our headquarters in Stowe Township (McKee's Rocks.) 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. The leadership team 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.
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 five stations located in Ben Avon Borough, Crafton Borough, North Fayette Township, Findlay Township, and our headquarters in Stowe Township (McKee's Rocks.) 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. The leadership team 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.
