The Edgewood Volunteer Fire Department is a licensed Quick Response Service (QRS), and provides medical first responder services to the borough. When high priority medical calls occur, EVFD is dispatched simultaneously with an ambulance. EVFD QRS typically arrives on scene before the ambulance, and begins initial stabilization and assessment of the patient. This care can range from obtaining vital signs, providing oxygen, bandaging and splinting injuries, to performing CPR. Once the ambulance arrives on scene, EVFD crews assist the ambulance crews with treatment and removal of the patient to the medic unit. All members who respond to QRS calls are required to be certified as First Responder level or higher. However, a new member may respond on a QRS call with a certified member to observe while in training. The EVFD will pay for First Responder and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) training. Paramedics are encouraged to participate as well, however we strictly provide basic life support care at the present time.