Emergency Paramedic Services

TransCare Paramedics are part of a “tiered” emergency response system. They meet fire/EMS crews at the scene to provide advanced life support (ALS) services for patients.

When you dial 9-1-1 for a medical emergency, the local fire/EMS department is dispatched. The department's ambulance is generally staffed by EMTs who can provide basic medical assistance.  TransCare Paramedics will also be dispatched if the:             

• Illness/injury is life-threatening

• Illness/injury is unknown

• Caller or local fire department/EMTs request Paramedic assistance

TransCare Paramedics drive cars that look similar to police vehicles—not ambulances. So when you see/hear them with lights and sirens on, please pull to the right so they can pass safely.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I dial 9-1-1?  

How can I help Paramedics help a sick/injured person?

What medical skills can Paramedics perform?

What can I expect when receiving help from a TransCare Paramedic?

Why should I subscribe to TransCare’s emergency Paramedic services?

Why do TransCare Paramedics sometimes turn off the car's lights and sirens after I have moved over for them?

When should I dial 9-1-1?

Do not hesitate to dial 9-1-1 if you think somebody needs emergency medical help. And definitely call for symptoms like:

• Uncontrolled bleeding

• Extensive burns

• Confusion/disorientation

• Unconsciousness

• Difficulty breathing

• Chest pain

• Head/spinal injury

• Poisoning

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How can I help Paramedics help a sick/injured person?

• Make sure your house, apartment or building number can be seen easily from the street night or day

• Especially with apartments, send somebody to a main street to direct emergency vehicles

• Keep a current list of medications. Be sure to include:

• name

• strength/dosage

• how many

• how often

• Tell Paramedics about any medication allergies

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What medical skills can Paramedics perform?

Paramedics ask a series of questions to determine the patient's medical history and can perform skills such as:

• Start, monitor and remove IVs

• Administer medications

• Monitor cardiac (heart) rhythms

• Perform intubations—to open airways

• Administer manual defibrillation—to reset heart rhythm  

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What can I expect when receiving help from a TransCare Paramedic?

You can count on high-quality care from our Paramedics. They will ask questions and examine you to assess what medical interventions may be necessary. Specific treatment depends on the illness/injury.

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Why should I subscribe to TransCare’s emergency Paramedic services?

When our neighbors need emergency medical help, TransCare Paramedics are there. Whether you are a subscriber or not. So why subscribe?

Because subscribers can save money:

• TransCare charges $720 for emergency Paramedic services

• Insurance/Medicare may pay a portion of the bill

• Patients are then responsible for the remainder of the unpaid bill…unless you are a subscriber  

Subscribers don’t owe TransCare any money—even if insurance doesn’t cover the entire Paramedic services fee. (Ambulance transportation charges are not included in this subscription program.)

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Why do TransCare Paramedics sometimes turn off the car's lights and sirens after I have moved over for them?

TransCare’s Paramedics are disregarded if the situation does not require ALS services. So you may see a TransCare car that suddenly turns off its emergency warning equipment.

Please continue to pull to the right when our cars approach with lights and sirens on. We may be responding to an emergency call for your family or friends.

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