Our Mission

The mission of the Pueblo Fire Department Emergency Medical Services Division is to provide a rapid, safe response to all medical emergencies within the community, ensuring competent patient care.

Certification

More than 70% of all incidents responded to by the Pueblo Fire Department are related to medical or trauma incidents. All engine companies are equipped to provide Advanced Life Support (ALS) care. All Fire personnel are required to maintain a Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (EMT-B) certification at a minimum.

Members

Of the current members, nearly 60% of our personnel are ALS certified at the EMT-Intermediate or EMT-Paramedic level.

All members are required to maintain a current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification. All Intermediates and Paramedics are required to maintain a current Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification and Pediatric Advanced Life Support.

Training

The Pueblo Fire Department provides emergency medical training to on-duty members. This provides each member the required hours to maintain their respective certification. The Pueblo Fire Department is authorized by the State of Colorado as a continuing education center for EMT, Advanced EMT, Intermediate, and Paramedic levels.