The Marion Fire Emergency Medical Service has been approved to conduct community emergency medical service programs.
The ten programs and services identified include child passenger safety, emergency preparedness individual evaluation, fire and burn prevention and education, firearms safety, home and community falls prevention, poison control home evaluation, sharps awareness, vaccinations, water safety and well-being checks.
This approval was given by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and the Office of Emergency Medical Services.
Community EMS is a collaborative system that addresses illness or injury prevention through public health services in Massachusetts communities.