Five fire stations:
Station #1: Engine 1¹ and Ambulance 1(ALS) staffed by 5 firefighters²
Station #2: Engine 2¹ staffed by 3 firefighters²
Station #3: Engine 3¹ and Ambulance 3(ALS) staffed by 5 firefighters²
Station #4: Engine 4   (Airport Crash Rescue) staffed by 1 firefighter
Station #5: Rescue 5³ staffed by 3 firefighters

Notes:
1 – Can deploy as a Basic Life Support (BLS) Reserve Ambulance in stead of an Engine
2 – Represents minimum staffing levels.  21 firefighters are regularly assigned.
3 – Station #5 can deploy as a BLS Reserve Ambulance or as an Engine depending on situation
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FAQ’s

Why does a fire truck respond on an EMS call?

Within the city limits of Pocatello a fire truck will respond on an EMS call, in addition to the ambulance.  There are several reasons why this is done: 

·         Firefighter are trained EMT’s that can provide emergency service if first on scene.

·         We have 4 fire stations in Pocatello, front line ambulances are only in 2.  By sending a fire truck it allows for a quicker response time.  Surrounding communities provide first responders that arrive to provide EMS until an advanced life support ambulance arrives.

·         Additional personnel may be needed if patient is in cardiac arrest, or to assist in movement of a patient to the ambulance.