Peace Hills EMS commenced operation on January 1st, 2000. It is licensed
with Alberta Health as an Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulance service, and
meets and exceeds all the requirements of the Ambulance Service Act.
There are 4 ALS ambulances in the Wetaskiwin area, which are staffed with one
Paramedic and one EMT, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. There are 2 staffed
ambulance stations, one in the city of Wetaskiwin and the second at Pigeon
Lake. Our Paramedics and EMTs work together to provide the most efficient
and effective pre-hospital care available in the shortest time possible.
Peace Hills EMS strives to keep up with new advancements in EMS that allows
for above standard patient care. The staff, of Peace Hills EMS, works closely
with the Wetaskiwin Hospital Emergency Department to ensure that the
transition from pre-hospital care to hospital care is smooth and efficient.
Peace Hills EMS is involved with local community groups and schools to
educate the citizens of Wetaskiwin and area in injury prevention and the
importance of accessing Emergency Medical Services. We also work closely with
the local Fire Departments and R.C.M.P. by participating in integrated
training to enhance our services to the community.
The staff of Peace Hills EMS assist the Manager of operations to ensure the
service runs smoothly and cohesively. Decisions on policies, hiring,
equipment purchases etc. are made by the entire staff and not just
Management. Inputs on daily operational improvements are always encouraged
from staff.
Come check us out. Visits and ride-alongs are welcome anytime.
Location
The City of Wetaskiwin is located approximately 60 km from the south edge
of Edmonton, AB. It is located on Highway 2A and Highway 13. It is about 30
km west of Camrose, 100 km north of Red Deer, and 40 km south of Leduc.
Directions:
From Edmonton:
Take Calgary Trail south out of Edmonton (QE II) and exit onto
Highway 2A just south of the Leduc/Drayton Valley exit. Continue south on
Highway 2A passing through Millet and then to Wetaskiwin. Turn left (east) at
the highway 13 and 2A intersection (the first set of lights as you near
Wetaskiwin). Follow Highway 13 until you get to 47 street. The ambulance
station is immediately north of the hospital. The hospital is located on the
south west corner of the Highway 13 and 47th Street intersection. The
ambulance station has 4 large garage doors that face directly north. Parking
is to the east of the building as part of the hospital visitor parking.
From Red Deer:
Continue north of Red Deer on Highway 2 (QE II) and exit onto
Highway 13 east (the Wetaskiwin exit). Travel east on Highway 13 until you
reach Wetaskiwin. Turn left (North) at 56 street (HWY 2A) and follow 56
street north until you come to HWY 13 again. Turn right (east) and follow
Highway 13 to 47 street. The ambulance station is immediately north of the
hospital. The hospital is located on the south west corner of the Highway 13
and 47th Street intersection. The ambulance station has 4 large garage doors
that face directly north. Parking is to the east of the building as part of
the hospital visitor parking.
For a map please see the following
link.
Peace Hills EMS Billing
Under current Alberta Legislation, fees for ambulance service are the
responsibility of the patient. Peace Hills EMS recognizes that unexpected
costs, such as ambulance service, are difficult especially when compounded by
illness or injury. These costs can be overwhelming.
If you do not have coverage through one of the following agencies a bill will
be sent to your address and you will be liable for the costs. Peace Hills EMS
strongly encourages every one without coverage to obtain insurance to cover
unexpected medical expenses.
Peace Hills EMS can bill a number of agencies directly, they are:
- Alberta School Employees Benefit Plan
- Social Services
- AISH
- First Nations (Health Canada)
- Alberta Blue Cross