EMS Operations
Emergency Medical Services
The primary goal of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is to assure that responding units provide excellent emergency pre-hospital medical treatment and transportation to the public in order to reduce morbidity and mortality. We strive to deliver patients to definitive care in a timely and fiscally responsible manner.
The EMS works under the direction of the Fire Chief and the Assistant Operations Chief, while working closely with the Medical Director, to design and train for operations programs which comply with legal mandates, health issues, and minimization of legal liabilities.
Work involves coordination of the EMS first responder and transport services within the Fire Operations Division.
The EMS personnel recommend programs and policies and coordinate services with other Department personnel, other City Departments, other emergency medical services and the medical community.
Cincinnati Fire Department Mission Statement
"The mission of the Cincinnati Fire Department is to protect lives and property, and to minimize the suffering of its customers during emergencies. The Cincinnati Fire Department strives to quickly restore normalcy to its customers' lives by responding to their needs in an expeditious manner."
The Cincinnati Fire Department was organized in 1853 and is the nation's oldest fully paid professional fire department, which is why we are proud to be "First in the Nation."
The CFD continues to seek new methods and ideas to improve and increase the level of services provided to the citizens of this community. It will continue to provide its hallmark prompt, courteous and professional service that is consistent with the CFD’s tradition and the City of Cincinnati’s high standards.
