(NOEMS) provides stand-by coverage for a variety of events and functions, public or private and may be requested via the Special Event Coverage Request Form.
All services below include Advance Life Support (ALS) equipment with at lest one paramedic.
Ambulance Crew
An ambulance crew consists of: one paramedic, one EMT
The ambulance is stocked with Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) medications and equipment. The ambulance is prepared to take care of all medical and traumatic emergencies.
Bike Team
The New Orleans EMS Bike Team works well for densely populated outdoor festivals where traditional response vehicles would have difficulty gaining access to sick or injured revelers.
All NOEMS Bike Team members are:
- Certified by The International Police and Medic Mountain Bike Association (IPIMBA).
- Equipped to handle any medical or traumatic emergency until an ambulance arrives.
- Carry advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) medications and tools found on an ambulance including a cardiac monitor/defibrillator.
The bike team consists of: At least one paramedic and an EMT-basic.
NOEMS bike teams carry the same equipment found in an ambulance just a condensed size and smaller quantity. Bike teams are useful in maneuvering through large crowds.
The ambulance is stocked with Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) medications and equipment. The ambulance is prepared to take care of all medical and traumatic emergencies.
Sprint Car
A sprint car consists of: One Paramedic.
The sprint car is stocked with the same Advanced Cardiac Life Support medications and equipment an ambulance. This vehicle does not have transport capability.
Miniature All-Terrain Ambulance
The all-terrain ambulance is used to extract injured or sick patrons from areas inaccessible to standard ambulances. This specialty vehicle then takes the patient to a first-aid station or awaiting ambulance while providing care.
The all-terrain ambulance is stocked with all of the same equipment as traditional ambulances and is prepared to take care of all medical and traumatic emergencies.
This crew consists of: One Paramedic, One EMT-basic
New Orleans EMS Detail Brochure »
Contact:
City Of New Orleans Emergency Medical Service Special Events & Detail Coordinator
Bill Salmeron, EMT-P
Coordinator of Special Events & Planning
City of New Orleans Emergency Medical Services
Cell: (504) 250-2378
Fax: (504) 658-2738
Email: emsplanning@nola.gov
Online EMS Request Form »
400 N. Jeff Davis
New Orleans, LA 70119