Services > Fire Department

EMS Division

EMS Coordinator: Capt. Mike Morin
248.433.7747
Fax: 248.433.7787

History

The Bloomfield Township EMS Service was established in July 1977 The Bloomfield Township EMS Service was established in July 1977. It was the third Advanced Life Support (ALS) system licensed in Oakland County and the fourth licensed in the State of Michigan. In 1998, Bloomfield Township Paramedics became the first in Oakland County to provide 12-lead Electrocardiograms (EKG's). The Oakland County Medical Control Board is the governing and policy making body for EMS systems in Oakland County.

Resources

The Department operates four frontline ALS units. The Department operates four frontline ALS units. One Paramedic Engine and three medium duty Rescue vehicles operate 24 hours a day with a minimum of two paramedics on each unit. All uniformed members of the fire department are licensed to one of the levels of pre-hospital medicine. There are 43 Paramedics, 10 Emergency Medical Technicians and seven Medical First Responders currently in the department.

CPR Classes

The Bloomfield Township Fire Department's EMS Division offers Family and Friends CPR classes that include instruction in adult, child and infant CPR to Bloomfield Township residents, Bloomfield Township community organizations and employees of Bloomfield Township businesses. Classes are free and are offered three times a year. Call the fire department at 248.433.7745 between the hours of 7:00 AM and 5:30 PM. Monday through Thursday to find out more and to make reservations.

These classes do not offer certification.

FAQ's

1. How many Paramedics does Bloomfield Township have?
Bloomfield Township has 43 Paramedics. There are a minimum of eight on duty each day.

2. How many EMS units does the Fire Department have?
The Fire Department operates three Rescue vehicles and one Paramedic Engine. Each of these vehicles responds with a minimum of two Paramedics.

3. Who comes when I call 9-1-1 for a medical problem?
The typical response is at least four fire department personnel (minimum 2 paramedics).

4. What happens when all four Advanced Life Support (ALS) units are busy at the same time?
A Medical First Responder Engine will respond along with an (ALS) unit from another agency.

5. Where can I learn CPR?
Adult, child and infant CPR classes are offered three times a year at Central Fire Station. Classes are open to Bloomfield Township residents, Bloomfield Township community organizations and employees of Bloomfield Township businesses.

6. Where can I learn First Aid?
Basic First Aid classes are offered through the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, Community Colleges and local school district Adult Education Classes.

7. Where can I get my blood pressure checked?
Blood pressure checks are available at any Township fire station, 365 day a year. The service is free of charge.

Charter Township of Bloomfield
4200 Telegraph Road
P.O. Box 489
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48303-0489
248.433.7700
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