Not all calls require an engine with four firefighter-medics and a full cache of tools. Depending on the severity and type of situation, TVF&R strategically responds with an engine, truck, heavy rescue, water rescue boat, rescue unit, or a medic unit.
TVF&R has five frontline two-person medic and rescue units. The medic units are staffed with two paramedics and the rescue units are staffed with two firefighter-paramedics. These units carry advanced life support equipment and tools. Medic and rescue units respond to critical medical emergencies such as chest pain and breathing problems, assaults, overdose, pregnancy problems, seizures, and strokes. They are based out of fire stations throughout the District.
These two-person units can transport patients when needed or requested by AMR in Multnomah, Washington, and Clackamas County. In the city limits of Newberg and unincorporated areas adjacent to Newberg, we are responsible for 911 emergency ambulance transports and non-emergent ambulance transports within our ambulance service agreement's area.