Emergency Medical Services

Fire Station

In an Emergency call 911 or 
618-654-2131 immediately.  
If you use a medical alert system please use the 618-654-2131 number with your chosen company. However, for patient transfers consider the treatment/services offered when choosing an ambulance service. 

 

Highland Fire-EMS is committed to providing the highest level of care to the communities of Highland, Pierron, St. Jacob, St. Rose, Grantfork and Marine. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responds to Emergency scene calls, Emergency Inter-facility transfers, and Non-emergency transfers to extended care facilities of private residences.The Emergency Medical Services (EMS) provides paramedic level of care for the community and the surrounding area, with a call volume of approximately 2,400 requests for service per year. Highland Fire-EMS maintains a fleet of four Advanced Life Support (Paramedic) ambulances, staffing two units 24 hours a day 7 days a week with two in reserve. However, an ambulance is just a vehicle full of equipment, and would be incomplete without the personnel who provide the care. Our Service is blessed with Paramedics and Basic EMT’s who dedicate their time and considerable talents to serve our community. 

 

Brian Wilson, EMS Chief

Mission Statement: Provide critical care, treatment and transport, of the sick and injured; perform limited inter-facility transfers; encourage employees to identify and define solutions to challenges; foster a positive and healthy work environment.

 Vision Statement: Provide critical care, treatment and transport, of the sick and injured; perform limited inter-facility transfers; encourage employees to identify and define solutions to challenges; foster a positive and healthy work environment.