EMS
Mission Statement
To provide those we serve a safe, modern, efficient emergency ambulance service, while contributing to the common good through research and innovation.
About the International Falls Ambulance Service
The International Falls Ambulance Service is a combination department that provides emergency medical services 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We provide both BLS and Part-time ALS service for 911 responses and transfers. We do this with a staff of four (4) full-time Paramedics and twenty (20) part-time Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT’s). Our staff is continually training and learning the most up to date skills in emergency medical treatment and also training our community in CPR, AED and First Aid.
- We cover a 989 sq. mile response area
- We run four (4) fully stocked, ALS capable Horton Ambulances.
Fire Department
Mission Statement
To preserve life and property through public education and prompt, efficient emergency response.
About the International Falls Fire Department
The International Falls Fire Department is a combination fire department that employs thirty (30) firefighters, six (6) of which are full-time and include a Fire Chief, Fire Marshal and four (4) Fire Engineers. The I.F.F.D. is responsible for fire suppression, vehicle extrication, ice water rescue and investigation. The I.F.F.D. also does fire prevention through community education, inspections, code enforcement and rental licensing. We cover the City of International Falls and also the surrounding areas of Ericsburg, Island View, Pelland, Ranier and Ray through a contract with the Rural Fire Protection Association (RFPA) totaling 175 sq. miles.
I.F.F.D. Equipment
- (1) 75’ Peirce Enforcer Aerial
- (1) Custom Fire Pumper
- (1) Custom Fire Heavy Rescue
- (1) F-550 Grass Rig
- (1) Custom Enclosed Mobile Command/Equipment Trailer with Air Re-Supply
R.F.P.A. Equipment
- (1) KME 1,000 gal. Pumper
- (1) 3,000 gal. Tender
- (1) 3,000 gal. Pumper/Tender
- (1) 1500 gal. ARFF Truck
- (1) Lake Assault Fire Boat
