Emergency Medical Services

The Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Division oversees the administration of EMS services provided by Salem Fire Department and the subcontracted ambulance service provider, Rural/Metro Ambulance, within the City of Salem and the Salem Suburban Rural Fire Protection District.

These EMS administrative services include:

Ambulance Service Area oversight and County franchise compliance reporting
Continued Quality Improvement (CQI) and incident review
Operational policy and treatment protocol development
Emergency medical equipment maintenance and supply distribution
Re-certification of the department's paramedics and licensing of its ambulances
Liaison with local hospitals, public health, and emergency managers
Community education and assistance to the Training Division
Contract Administrator for Rural/Metro Ambulance
Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Registration

Life Flight Demonstration

The EMS Division is also responsible for ambulance billing for patients transported by Salem Fire ambulances as well as contracted billing for five other neighboring fire agencies and administration of the City of Salem Capital FireMed ambulance subscription program.

Federal Guideline on the Proper Disposal of Prescription Drugs

EMS Week Information

National Emergency Medical Services Week brings together local communities and medical personnel to publicize safety and honor the dedication of those who provide the day-to-day lifesaving services of medicine's "front line." This information can be used throughout the year for public education and safety programs.

Your AED is a valuable asset to Salem. The Salem Fire Department would like to add your AED to our list of known AEDs. With this information our 9-1-1 Dispatch Center can advise the 9-1-1 caller that an AED may be on-site at their emergency.