The Gila River Indian Community Emergency Medical Services ( Gila River EMS) provides paramedic, ambulance and rescue services for the Gila River Indian Community.Gric A subsidiary of the tribally owned Gila River Healthcare hospital, Gila River EMS is considered a third service model (i.e., it operates independently from both fire and police departments, and from privately owned ambulance services) and provides emergency medical and rescue services to the Gila River Indian Community in conjunction with the Gila River Police Department and the Gila River Fire Department. Gila River EMS headquarters are located in Sacaton, Arizona.
Located in southern Maricopa County and northern Pinal County, Arizona, Gila River EMS operates 7 paramedic ambulances, 1 medium duty rescue unit, 1 multi-patient support unit and 3 Advanced Life Support Command units working out of 5 stations. Gila River EMS employs approximately 80 full and part-time staff certified at the Basic EMT and Paramedic levels. All administrative staff are certified by the State of Arizona at the paramedic level.
In addition to providing 9-1-1 emergency services, the department is heavily involved in community services. It provides stand-by services for community events and operates a public relations group that attends local health fairs and community events to promote safety and health issues. It provides free CPR training, first responder and Basic EMT training. The Department administers a community-wide public access Automated external defibrillator program. Gila River EMS participates in numerous local, state and national EMS committees and organizations.
In 2007 Gila River EMS was recognized by the National Native American EMS Association as the EMS Service of the Year.
Public Safety Stations & Apparatus Fire Station Number Address Engine Company Ladder Company Battalion Chief Other units EMS Medic UnitPublic Safety Station 421829 W. Blackwater School Rd Engine 421 Brush 421 Medic 431Public Safety Station 423599 E. Seed Fard Rd. Engine 423 Battalion 421 Brush 423 Tender 423 Medic 432 Medic 433Public Safety Station 4269851 W. Pecos Road Engine 426 Brush 426 Public Safety Station 4295002 N. Maricopa Road Ladder 429 Ladder Tender 429 HazMat 429 Medic 439 EMS Base 100433 W Seed Farm Road EMS 431 Rehab 433 EMS Base 20017425 S Healthcare Drive EMS 432 Medic 436 Medic 437 EMS Station 435962 N. Orchard Road Medic 434 Medic 435 EMS Station 4383042 W Queen Creek Road Medic 438
References
External links Gila River Indian Community Emergency Medical Services Gila River Healthcare Gila River Indian Community Central Arizona College