EMS

In 1947, Loyalsock Volunteer Fire Company realized a need for a community ambulance which resulted in the organization of an ambulance service in which memberships were sold for a nominal fee. At this time the company purchased a new Cadillac ambulance. Four years later the company felt that a new ambulance was needed and a 1951 ambulance was purchased. Rather than trade the older vehicle, it was decided to keep it. The benefits of this plan have proven note worthy throughout the years as this allows one vehicle to be in service to the community at all times. One ambulance responds to all fire alarms and in several instances has rendered valuable service in taking injured firemen to the hospital. The second ambulance remains at the firehouse ready to serve the community with emergency or out of town calls. The ambulances have been replaced from time to time, as needed, and the service has been self-supporting since its inception.

In order to be ready and equipped to respond to the emergency medical services needs of the community, Loyalsock Volunteer Fire Company operates one Mobile Intensive Care Unit (MICU) twenty-four hours per day, seven days a week. In addition, Loyalsock has paid Basic Life Support (BLS) emergency service ambulance staffed 7AM-7PM Monday through Friday. Evening and weekend emergency response is provided by our trained Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) volunteers. MICU 18 responds to medical emergencies, vehicle accidents, and fire emergencies staffed with one paramedic supplied by UPMC and one Emergency Medical Technician from Loyalsock. Ambulance 18, our paid day time BLS staff, also respond to medical emergencies, vehicle accidents, and fire emergencies within the township, staffed with two Emergency Medical Technicians.As today’s emergency services have shifted, majority of our paid BLS Staff is cross trained in firefighting, starting scene operations until more fire assistance arrives.

Continuing the need for Emergency Medical Services realized by our station’s founders, Ambulance Service Membership was made available to residents within Loyalsock Township. Originally used to help fund and support the purchase of ambulances we still today offer subscriptions to the annual Ambulance Service Membership. Residents can be prepared for medical emergencies, save money, and support Loyalsock Volunteer Fire Company.