A minimum of two basic emergency medical technicians (EMT's) staff our BLS units. This level of ambulance service is designed for non-ambulatory, stretcher bound patients who do not require sophisticated medical therapy while in transit.  Our BLS fleet of ambulances are staffed 24 hours per day.   These ambulances serve all of Macomb County, Eastern Detroit (Detroit East Medical Control Authority), and the Grosse Pointes.

BLS General Information

• Staff consists of at minimum; (2) Emergency Medical Technicians licensed in the State of Michigan.
• Courtesy and compassionate; uniformed personnel.
• Staff certified in C.P.R.
• Available for long distance transfers (greater than 100 miles).

BLS Ambulance Equipment

• Portable and fixed oxygen delivery systems.
• Fixed wall suction unit.
• VHF (H.E.A.R.) radio communications to local hospitals.
• UHF radio communications to Universal dispatch.
• Automatic GPS vehicle locating system.
• Emergency Epinephrine auto-injector pens.

Information for health care workers / hospitals

• BLS units provide basic airway management, orthopedic care, and non-invasive interfacility transports.
• BLS ambulance service is available for "stand-by" events such as football games and concerts.
• BLS interfacility transfers can be scheduled in advance or with little or short notice. Our dispatch center will clarify any questions or concerns related to selecting a proper ambulance type.
• Michigan EMT's may transport patients with pre-existing IV solutions (NS, D5W, and Lactated Ringers), and persons requiring oxygen therapy.