aaird@fdl.wi.gov
Office: (920) 322-3839
Cell: (920) 579-8523
Under the direction of the Medical Director and the Assistant Chief of EMS, Fond du Lac Fire Rescue provides advanced life support (ALS) emergency medical care to the community and surrounding area. Daily staffing includes four primary ambulances with two firefighter/paramedics, two reserve ambulances and three paramedic engines. The paramedic engines provide first responder medical care until an ambulance arrives or for support with critical patients. Three EMS lieutenants ensure the daily continuity of emergency medical operations, while the battalion chief continuously monitors call volumes to ensure resources are available at all times.
All shift personnel are trained EMS providers and are required to maintain State of Wisconsin certification at the EMT-paramedic level. This certification is maintained by participation in monthly EMS training. EMT-Ps are required to maintain a minimum level of continuing education hours and certifications including at least 60 hours along with Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) every three years.
Medical direction is provided by SSM St. Agnes emergency physicians and detailed in protocols that provide our personnel guidelines and approval to perform specific procedures and administer medications.