Ambulance Service Information
The Edwardsville Fire Department provides first response medical care
to provide rapid intervention in medical emergencies. Ambulance
service to the citizens of Edwardsville is currently being contracted
with the Kansas City, Kansas Fire Department. In accordance with
the contract, all citizens will be provided with ALS (advanced life
support or paramedic) care. However, not all ambulances are
staffed with a paramedic. In the event that a BLS (basic life
support or EMT) ambulance responds to Edwardsville, a fire truck from
the Kansas City, Kansas Fire Department with a paramedic on board will
respond to Edwardsville as well.