Emergency Medical Services

The Bureau Chief coordinates medic unit response with all Class II emergency rooms and their medical directors.

Members also work with the medical community and the Civilian Medical Director to develop appropriate protocol and procedures to ensure that this service meets an acceptable level of service as stated by the State Department of Health and Human Services.

Medic units, along with Emergency Response Teams (E.R.T.) A/D and ALS engine companies are manned on a 24-hour basis.

Additional responsibilities include all administrative, equipment, liaison and training functions. This Bureau also oversees the Department's Infectious Disease Control program.

For more information, contact:

For questions on medical bills of service provided October 30, 2008 or older contact McKesson / Per -Se at Medical Billing Information. 

800-226-1012

For questions on medical bills of service provided from November 1, 2008 to present, please contact ADPI-Intermedix Medical Billing Information.

800-248-2262 or 888-248-2262

Training Bureau
The Training Bureau EMS Division is responsible for the initial training and continuing skills development for all Emergency Medical Service personnel on the Omaha Fire Department. To fulfill these requirements, the EMS training staff is dedicated to creating and providing quality-training programs that reflect the needs and changing responsibilities of the Omaha Fire Department.

All training is focused on providing and maintaining the highest quality patient care at both fire and medical responses to the citizens of Omaha. Instructional programs target operational efficiency with emphasis on safe operating procedures for our members.

CPR/AED Classes 

We care about your health and wellness. People usually don't think about emergencies until one occurs in their own home. We are encouraging you to become proactive in your approach to yourselves and your familys health and safety. If there were a medical emergency in your home, would you know how to handle it? Because we care, we want you to be prepared to take care of the ones you love before we do. Take advantage of First Aid, Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and CPR classes offered throughout the community.

For more information, contact: CPR Training, 444-6605