EMS Division

The Ferndale Fire Department EMS Division provides life support services to the cities of Ferndale and Pleasant Ridge. Included in the EMS Division are 25 Firefighter/Paramedics, 6 Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technicians, and an Advanced Life Support (Paramedic) ambulance. Any questions, concerns, or comments about the EMS Division can be directed to the EMS Coordinator Captain Kevin Sullivan at (248) 546-2510.

Cardiac Program

Ferndale has a state of the art Advanced Cardiac Life Support program that is three-fold:

• Every first response Fire rescue vehicle is equipped with an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED).
• We are upgrading our cardiac care to include a 12-Lead monitor/defibrillator/pacer. Upgrading to a 12-lead unit helps us more accurately assess heart attacks, start treatment, and prepare the receiving hospital for rapid placement in definitive care. The 12-lead program will save time going from the field to the catheter laboratory, which will benefit our patients by reducing damage to their heart, increasing survivability, and improving quality of life.
• CPR classes are offered to the citizens of Ferndale and Pleasant Ridge. Please contact the EMS Coordinator for more information.

Pediatric Programs

• Child Car Seat Safety Inspections
  Ferndale EMS offers child car seat safety inspections. Firefighter/Paramedic Gary McMenamin, a certified safety seat technician, will walk concerned family members through the how, what and why’s of proper safety seat installation. Participants gain first hand knowledge while actually installing their car seat in their vehicle under the guidance of our technician. Child car safety seats are only safe for the child if installed correctly! To set up an appointment to receive this invaluable education and hands on training, please contact (248)541-3601.
• Pre-Hospital Emergency Pediatric Provider (PEPP)
  Ferndale’s firefighter/paramedics and firefighter/EMTs are all certified in PEPP training through the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) (). This education and training gives field medical personnel the most up to date information on the assessment and treatment of medical emergencies of an infant or child.

Pursuant to the Administrative Simplification Rules of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), the Ferndale Fire Department is required by law to establish policies and procedures to prevent the unauthorized disclosure and use of individually identifiable "Protected Health Information" (PHI).

We understand that your health information is highly personal, and we are committed to safeguarding your privacy.

To help us meet the requirements under HIPPA, a "Notice of Privacy Practices" (NPP) is provided to our patients. In most cases, the NPP is given to the patient at the time the Fire Department responds. In some instances, however, the NPP is mailed to the patient after the Fire Department responds. The NPP applies to your PHI in our possession including the medical records generated by us. We will use or disclose your PHI only as permitted or required by applicable state and federal law.

Please contact the Privacy Officer at (248) 546-2510 to receive another copy of the NPP or to request more information about HIPPA and the NPP. If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with the Privacy Officer at 1635 Livernois, Ferndale, Michigan 48220. All complaints must be submitted in writing. Written responses to complaints will be made in a timely manner. Individuals will not be retaliated against for filing a complaint.

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The City of Ferndale, Michigan
300 East Nine Mile Road
Ferndale, Michigan  48220
(248) 546-2525