PGFPD provides advanced life support ambulance service 24/7 365 days a year out of both our Platteville and Gilcrest fire stations. Each ambulance is staffed with at least one State and Nationally Registered Paramedic and either a Firefighter/EMT or a second certified Paramedic. Our ambulances are equipped with state-of-the-art life sustaining and lifesaving equipment and supplies to include:

• Cardiac monitors capable of obtaining a 4 and 12 lead EKG, defibrillation, and external cardiac transcutaneous pacing.
• Video laryngoscope and various advanced and basic airway adjuncts
• Mechanical CPR device
• Power gurney and load system
• Cardiac, respiratory, anti-nausea, opioid overdose reversal, pain management, allergic reaction and anaphylaxis, anti-seizure, anxiety, low blood sugar, and sedation medications
• Intravenous and intraosseous access
• Trauma and splinting supplies and equipment
• Ballistic gear and helmet
• Water rescue gear
• Firefighter irons and SCBA

Our engine and truck are staffed with firefighter/EMTs certified at the State and National Registry level and are equipped with basic life support equipment in addition to firefighter and technical rescue gear to include:

• AED
• Intravenous and intraosseous access plus medications to treat asthma, anti-nausea, opioid overdose reversal, low blood sugar, chest pain, and oxygen
• Airway adjuncts to assist with providing ventilations
• Trauma and splinting supplies and equipment
• Mechanical CPR device
• Ballistic gear and helmet