Frequently Asked Questions
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Fire
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Brea Fire does not charge for medical calls. The only cost will be if the patient is transported to the hospital via ambulance.
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Fire
Some cities offer a subscription service which covers unlimited service visits and medical treatment from EMT's and Paramedics. Many of these subscription services do not cover ambulance transport. Brea does not offer a subscription service. Since Brea’s paramedic program is funded through the paramedic tax, there is no charge for services.
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Fire
The Basic Life Support (BLS) Transport Fee is based upon the Orange County Emergency Medical Services (OCEMS) Maximum Emergency Ground Ambulance Rates. Advanced Life Support (ALS) transport also includes a City ALS fee which is based upon the time paramedic staff are on the ambulance for transport.
Please see chart here.