Why does FireMed bill my insurance plan?
The FireMed Program is not an insurance company – we are a provider of services. In order to provide the current level of emergency service to the community we must attempt to recover the costs associated with the treatment and transportation. Through the monies collected through treatment and transportation charges, and membership fees, the current system of pre-hospital emergency services in our community is greatly enhanced beyond General Fund support. The FireMed Program currently supports 12 of the Department’s 48 paramedic positions, four fire department ambulances with ambulance personnel, an Emergency Medical Services Coordinator to ensure quality standards, a Fire Mechanic to handle safety maintenance and repair of emergency medical response units and additional equipment, training and supplies. The monies collected from membership and insurance allow us to have a better emergency medical services system, and a healthier community.
