Emergency Medical Services

Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical began in 1996 when Douglas County Ambulance Service merged into the fire department. Since then, the department has provided a first-rate pre-hospital emergency patient care and transportation service within the community.

The department provides the single advanced life support ambulance transportation service for Douglas County, KS including the City of Lawrence. The department's goal is to provide ALS response to 90% of its responses in 6 minutes or less (city). Currently we are staffing six medic units 365/24/7. Staffing consists of one EMT-Intermediate and one EMT-Paramedic (KS MICT).

Paramedic Training

To become a paramedic, department firefighters must apply for the position and if accepted, begin a year-long training program. Currently the department sends its paramedic students to Johnson County Community College (www.jccc.net). After graduation from Johnson County Community College and successful completion of National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic the individual applies for a Kansas Mobile Intensive Care Technician - Paramedic license.

Our members then enter into an "EMS Mentoring" program that evaluates their department specific knowledge of medical treatment protocols, equipment and policies. After all requirements are met, they meet with the department medical director for final approval.

Treatment Protocols
Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical Treatment Protocols (PDF)