All Suttons Bay-Bingham Fire and Rescue Authority personnel are licensed Paramedics or Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) and trained Firefighters.
Professional Firefighters require high demands of physical and mental performance. Each full-time Firefighter is required to complete a minimum of 240 hours of training annually to maintain the skills essential for effective recognition, tactics, and performance.
The Department Paramedics and EMTs respond to approximately 900 hundred calls for service annually around 600 Medical emergencies and 300 Fire service calls.
To provide the highest level of pre-hospital care all licensed medical personnel are required to attend State-approved continuing Emergency Medical Services education classes and must meet the annual education and protocol requirements established by the Northwest Regional Medical Control Authority.
Dialing 911 is the best way to access medical and fire services. However, we know there are times when minor non-urgent situations arise. SBBFD offers in Station complimentary blood pressure and blood glucose checks. We also provide injury assessments and treatments for a variety of minor medical issues such as cuts, abrasions, burns, insect bites, etc. We cannot dispense medications including over–the–counter medications.
