Coverage Area

Drexel EMS operates within the same coverage area as the Drexel Police and Public Safety. This area runs from 30th to 36th Street and from Spring Garden Street to Chestnut Street. Crews operate out of our base station/office located at 3601 Powelton. 
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Dispatching

Drexel EMS operates on the Public Safety channels and is dispatched by the Drexel University Police Dispatchers.
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Our Crew

Drexel EMS is comprised of PA certified EMTs, National Registry EMTs, First Responders and CPR certified members. With varying certification levels, crew compositions can vary.
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Response

Drexel EMS responds to incidents by way of a QRS vehicle or fully QRS. Current response times from time of dispatch to time at patient average approximately 4.0 minutes.