Brevard County Fire Rescue Emergency Medical Services

Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

Brevard County Fire Rescue’s Division of EMS is committed in providing citizens with the highest quality of emergency medical service. BCFR operates 29 ambulance/transport units, 19 advanced life support (ALS) fire engines, and 3 ALS ladder trucks. All ambulance/transport units are staffed with two firefighter/paramedics and all ALS engines are staffed with at least one firefighter/paramedic. The department is the sole provider of emergency medical transport for Brevard County.

EMS Quality Assurance

EMS Quality Assurance evaluates all aspects of patient care. These areas include documentation, Advanced and Basic life support skills, assessment and compliance to standing orders. This division ensures that EMS care provided by the department meets approved standards, keeps abreast of changes and advances in the medical community, and continues to provide quality service and promote medical advancements as they occur within Fire EMS.

EMS Reservists

EMS Reservists offer an exceptional service to the community and to Brevard County Fire Rescue. Reservists lend their medical talent on a volunteer basis to help citizens in a medical emergency. At the same time, the program provides Brevard County Fire Rescue with additional staff at a cost savings to the taxpayers. Reservists are used in special details such as medical standby at baseball and football games, Teen-Fest, rodeos, and other public based functions that require medical assistance.

Reservist Requirements:

• Florida State certified EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) and/or Paramedic.
• Complete reservist application.
• Attend required training sessions.
• Pass department required physical and background check.

Medical Director

Dr. John McPherson serves as the current Medical Director for Brevard County Fire Rescue. A graduate of the University of Pittsburg School of Medicine, Dr. McPherson completed his training in Emergency Medicine at the University of Florida-Jacksonville where he continued to work with EM residents as an assistant professor supervising emergency medicine and aero-medical training. He has been an active participant in the training of EMS providers and a promotion of the profession since the 1980's.

EMS Standing Orders