FIRE SERVICE

There are 17 fire companies operating in the Upper Bucks County region. The Perkasie Fire Company serves the Borough of Perkasie and most of East Rockhill Township. The fire company is a volunteer unit with 60 members in 2000.

LIFE SUPPORT

Bucks County is served by 27 ambulance companies in 2000. There are 33 Basic Life Support (BLS) services that provide first-aid and basic pre-hospital patient care and transport. There are 21 Advanced Life Support (ALS) services that provide enhanced pre-hospital care including the use of adjunctive equipment, the administration of medication and fluids, and condition stabilizing treatment.

The Perkasie squad provides BLS service to the Borough of Perkasie and surrounding municipalities. Grand View Hospital provides ALS service for the area.