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wildland division fireline medical support
Emergency Medical Services To Support Wildland Firefighters
Our Mission
At Adventure Medics, it is our mission to exceed the highest standards of medical care on the front lines of wildfires. Our medics are highly trained and able to adapt to any situation in the field. Our equipment is field tested and ready to respond in any terrain or medical situation that may occur on the fireline. We strive to go above and beyond in ensuring that firefighters, civilians, and anyone else who may be affected by wildland fires are able to return home safely and in good health.
Fireline
Medical Providers
- Fireline qualified Paramedics, AEMTs, EMTs, RNs, and PAs
- Equipped with ALS or BLS kits with all necessary emergency medications and equipment to handle any type of IWI
- Our fireline medics successfully complete an arduous pack test as well as additional in-house pt testing
- Backcountry medicine and patient extrication experience
Line Qualified
4x4 Ambulances
- Advanced life support capability
- Specially equipped for extended patient care
- 4-wheel drive with high ground clearance
REMS / RAT Team
Our highly trained 4-person Rapid Extraction Module Support (REMS) or 2-person Reach and Treat (RAT) teams come equipped with state-of-the-art ALS medical equipment, vehicle extrication tools, as well as swiftwater and rope rescue gear to facilitate complex extractions in any difficult terrain. Teams utilize a Polaris RZR with dedicated patient packaging to transport injured firefighters off the fireline.
Swiftwater Rescue Team
Our 10-person swiftwater rescue team is available for deployments anywhere to assist in rescue or recovery operations.
UTV Team
2-person ALS or BLS teams operating the newest Polaris Rangers which are able to access injured firefighters far down the fireline. They come equipped with all the equipment and medications they need to respond to IWIs and to keep firefighters healthy.
Mobile
Medical Bases
- 26′ enclosed trailer or DLX tent
- HVAC system
- Chairs, tables, lights, and back-up generator
- Emergency care and clinical level medical equipment and medications
- OTC medications
- 24hr telemedicine capability
- Starlink internet connectivity