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Who We Are and What We Do

Our Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulances are staffed with two Kentucky Certified Paramedics/Firefighters. Paramedics are the highest trained pre-hospital care providers. They provide critical patient care in emergent and non-emergent situations. Paramedics are trained in advanced airway management, IV therapy, EKG and 12 Lead monitoring, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Cardiac defibrillation and Pacing, Medication administration and monitoring, etc. Our Paramedics provide Emergency coverage to the Pulaski County Community, (24) hours a day – (7) days a week – (365) days a year.

Basic Life Support Ambulance Transportation

Our Basic Life Support (BLS) ambulances are staffed with a minimum of two Kentucky Certified Emergency Medical Technicians/Firefighters (EMT/FF). BLS units provide emergency response with a paramedic backup when needed, non-invasive interfacility transports. BLS personnel are trained in basic airway management, bleeding control, CPR, Orthopedic care, managing allergic reactions, assisting with delivery of newborns and much more.

BLS units are available for:

Local Doctors Office Visits

Dialysis Appointments

Radiation Appointments

Hospital Discharges

Nursing Homes

BLS transfers should be scheduled in advance (at least 24 hours notice), whenever possible by calling the Pulaski County 911 Dispatch Center at 606-679-3200.

What to do before the Ambulance Arrives

Kentucky EMS Connection

Kentucky Board of Emergency Services

KAPA-Kentucky Ambulance Provider Association

Kentucky Virtual University

American Heart Association

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Where To Find Us

301 Hail Knob Road

PO Box 3348

West Somerset, Ky. 42564-3348

Office phone (606) 679-6388

Office Fax (606) 679-1253

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