Together we can protect our natural resources, making ourselves and loved ones a little safer. It depends on where you live. Within the City of Iowa City this is almost always true. However, some people who live on the fringes of incorporated Iowa City, and the residents of University Heights actually live closer to career Iowa City fire stations than they do to the volunteer fire stations which provide their fire protection. Call 356-5260 to get information.
Fire apparatus care basic life support medical equipment, including defibrillators and oxygen.
This allows trained medical professionals to arrive at the scene of an injury or illness quickly and begin assessment and treatment. With potential serious medical problems, this early access to medical care can significantly increase the chances for survival. In the case of less serious problems, an extra set of trained hands to supplement those of the ambulance crew can lessen the time it takes to ready the patient for transport. In reality, we rarely know the true nature of the emergency before we arrive on scene to deal with it. With that in mind, we often plan for the worst case scenario, choosing to err on the side of caution when lives are at stake.