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Frequently Asked Questions - ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ EMS

How do I contact ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ EMS ?

You can contact WEMS by dialing the Office of Public Safety atÌý309-298-1949, calling 9-1-1, or activating one of the 48 "Blue Light" call boxes on ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ Illinois University's campus. 

What hours does EMS operate?

´ºÓêÖ±²¥ EMS operates from 7 PM to 7 AM seven days a week during the fall and spring WIU semesters. Because Macomb Fire Rescue & Lifeguard Ambulance provide emergency medical services to WIU during the hours WEMS is off duty, emergency medical services are available on ´ºÓêÖ±²¥'s campus at all times. 

Does EMS charge for a response?

All of the on-campus services provided by ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ EMS are free. Patients may be charged for services by Lifeguard Ambulance or the hospital they are transported to if they require further care beyond the ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ EMS on-campus services. 

What level of services does EMS provide?

´ºÓêÖ±²¥ EMS is licensed by the Illinois Department of Public Health to provide Quick Response medical care at the Basic Life Support (BLS) level. ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ EMS operates under the medical control of McDonough District Hospital EMS System. ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ EMS carries medications used to treat a number of ailments including albuterol, epinephrine, narcan, nitroglycerine, aspirin, oral glucose, and oxygen. W

EMS will always respond with at least two personnel. The typical response team consists of three personnel: an EMT-Basic and two EMRs.

Does ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ EMS provide standby coverage?

Yes, click this link to request ems coverage.

Does ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ EMS offer EMT courses?

´ºÓêÖ±²¥ EMS does not provide Emergency Medical Technician courses, but members of WEMS can complete an EMT course if they choose. ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ Illinois University and Spoon River College both offer EMT-Basic courses in Macomb. Many EMT courses are also available through community colleges across the state. 

New members into the organization that do not currently hold EMT-B licenses or EMR certifications will partake in a Emergency Medical Responder training course, licensed through the Illinois Department of Public Health.

Does ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ EMS offer Continuing Education Courses?

Every other Sunday, members of ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ EMS participate in Continuing Education training that is provided for free by the WEMS organization.Â