The Medical Services Division oversees all medical care,
emergency medical training, and Mobile Integrated
Healthcare services for Palm Beach County Fire Rescue.
The Medical Services Division ensures personnel are
trained and prepared to provide exceptional prehospital
care and treatment. PBCFR responds to all emergency
incidents, ranging from medical calls to traumatic injuries.
The Division collaborates with healthcare experts
at the local, state, and national levels to develop
innovative, evidence-based medical protocols.
Continuous research and evaluation of new medical
equipment allow the Division to implement protocols
and procedures, which enhances patient care.
Medical Directors
To ensure the highest level of care for our citizens, PBCFR
has a team of nine Medical Directors who actively
participate in training, continuing education, and the
advancement of PBCFR’s Paramedics and Emergency
Medical Technicians (EMTs). These experienced
professionals work alongside paramedics and EMTs,
responding to emergency calls in the field on a weekly
basis. By incorporating evidence-based practices, their
vast knowledge and expertise contribute to maintaining
exceptional standards in pre-hospital patient care.
Training and Education
The ongoing development of PBCFR personnel remains a
priority of the organization, enabling the achievement and
maintenance of the highest levels of patient care. In FY
2023, the Medical Services Division provided EMS training
for 72 recruits and hosted two paramedic development
courses, transforming 52 state or nationally-certified
paramedics into highly trained PBCFR paramedics.
EMS World Expo 2023
The Medical Services Division presented at the EMS
World Expo, which is the largest EMS-dedicated event in
the world with over 50 countries represented and over 300
exhibitors. The Medical Services team presented on the use
of Whole Blood in a prehospital setting, “Pediatric Pit Crew
CPR,” and “Implementing Change in your Department.”
They were also featured on two podcasts and were teamed
up with Miami-Dade Fire Rescue to earn 1st, 2nd, and
4th place in an EMS Skills competition that had 35 teams.