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Wildland fire medical resources
Strandworks Medical Resources provides NWCG-qualified fireline paramedics to state and federal wildland fire incidents, beginning with the 2027 fire season.
Available resources
Paramedic, Fireline (EMPF)
Advanced life support with crews on the line, at the point of injury. Self-contained and non-transport.
Paramedic, incident base
Advanced life support at the incident command post, camp or medical unit. Non-transport.
Qualifications
Every resource is fully certified and compliant with the incident agreement before dispatch.
- NWCG Paramedic, Fireline (EMPF) on a current Incident Qualification Card (red card)
- Arduous Work Capacity Test and annual fireline safety refresher (RT-130)
- State paramedic licensure and National Registry certification
- Physician medical direction with written wildland fire protocols
Equipment loadout
- Cardiac monitor-defibrillator with pacing
- Hikeable advanced life support and trauma kit
- P25 programmable handheld radio from the NIFC approved list
- Wildland PPE certified to NFPA 1950 [1977], with a New Generation fire shelter
Ordering
Incident agencies order the resource through dispatch under the applicable incident agreement. Agreement holders and procurement staff can contact us directly.
Include with an order
- Incident name and number
- Resource order or request number
- Reporting location, date and time
- Expected assignment length