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Services
 Emergency
Services
Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT's): are
specially trained in basic life support protocols, including CPR, patient
assessment, assisted breathing techniques, oxygen administration, bandaging, and
splinting.
Paramedics: are specifically trained in advanced
life support including intravenous therapy, advanced airway management
techniques, chest decompression, defibrillation, external pacemaker,
electrocardiogram interpretation, ACLS, and IV medication administration.
Non-Emergency
Services
Berlin Area Ambulance handles
non-emergency transports of patients meeting the medically necessary criteria as
defined by the Health Care Financing Administration. Non-emergency
transports must be scheduled in advanced by calling the station at the
non-emergency number (814)-267-4112. Emergency calls take priority,
therefore scheduled transports are subject to being postponed without
notice.
Community
Service
The board and crew members of
Berlin Area Ambulance provide many hours of community service promoting health
and well being. Some activities include teaching CPR classes, visiting
local schools, and providing free blood pressure screenings to members of the
community. If you are interested in having a member speak to your group or
organization please contact the station's non-emergency number at (814)-267-4112
for more information.
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