 |  |  |  |  |
| PIEDMONT RESCUE...Caring In Action |
| Piedmont Rescue Post Office Box 333 | 121 West Ladiga Street | Piedmont, Alabama 36272 Office Number: 256-447-3089 Fax Number: 256-447-3085 Emergency Number: 911 or 256-447-9091 |
|
| THEN AND NOW: The Piedmont Rescue Squad was established in 1965. In the beginning all personnel were strictly volunteer. They were called at their homes when an emergency occurred. The ambulances were converted station wagons and there was minimal training among the personnel. These individuals provided the best they could with what they had available. Through the dedication of these individuals and the support of the community, the Piedmont Rescue Squad has grown to become a top-notch emergency medical services provider. Currently, the Piedmont Rescue Squad operates six fully advanced life support ambulances and two rescue trucks equipped with vehicle extrication equipment and other rescue equipment. Three crews are staffed 24 hours a day, all at the Paramedic level. The squad serves as the primary EMS transport service for The City of Piedmont and surrounding communities. Coverage area extends into four counties: Calhoun, Cherokee, Etowah, and Cleburne. The coverage area is large and extends in an approximate 20-mile radius from the station. The squad has grown to about 50 members with the majority being full-time and part-time paid personnel. Although most members are paid, there are still volunteers that give their time. Along with providing EMS and Rescue coverage for emergency calls received through 911, the squad provides non-emergency transports for patients in skilled nursing facilities. The squad averages approximately 400-450 calls per month.That said, we provide service for all residents requiring transport from Piedmont Healthcare Center and are also primary call for all non-emergency transports from Jacksonville Health and Rehab. We also provide scheduled dialysis transports. Piedmont Rescue also provides inter facility transports from Jacksonville Medical Center to other facilities. The squad provides special event coverage, including high school football games and other community functions. The Piedmont Rescue Squad provides in-house training and continuing education for its employees and neighboring services. The squad has approximately ten providers that are certified instructors in various emergency and training applications. There are also six Paramedics that have attended the Critical Care Emergency Transport Program at UAB. As well as offering training, the squad serves as a rotational site for Gadsden State Community College EMT & Paramedic students transitioning through their training to become EMT's & Paramedic's. |
| EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES: CPR (for Healthcare Providers, Friends and Family, etc.) Advanced Cardiac Life Support | Pediatric Advanced Life Support | International Trauma Life Support Emergency Vehicle Operator Course | Vehicle Extrication Contact: Mark Haygood, NR-Paramedic Education Coordinator |
| SERVICES WE OFFER: Advanced Life Support Ambulance Services | Basic Life Support Ambulance Services Non Emergency Transportation Services- Stretcher Only Search & Rescue Operations | Scuba Dive Team | Water Rescue Support Team | Vehicle Extrication Fire Department Rehab | Tactical Emergency Medical Support |