History
As an incoming freshman to the fall class of 2007, Founder Dominic De Angelo saw a need for EMS presence on campus. Realizing this need, Dominic partnered with Founder Billy Messerschmidt and the proposal for Drexel EMS was developed in 2008 and shared with the staff of the Pennoni Honors College. Receiving a positive review, the proposal for Drexel EMS quickly found its way to the desk of then Interim Provost Greenberg before finally making its way to the Drexel University Department of Public Safety.
After many revisions, a final proposal outlined the operations, structure, administration and response procedures for what would become Drexel EMS. This final proposal was submitted to the Philadelphia Fire Department and received approval in March of 2010.
With the generous support of the Department of Public Safety, Drexel EMS was outfitted with 4 EMS bicycles and all of the equipment needed to properly and fully staff two basic life support crews. With this equipment, Drexel EMS provided its first EMS stand-by at Drexel’s 2010 Commencement with its first three members.
After many revisions, a final proposal outlined the operations, structure, administration and response procedures for what would become Drexel EMS. This final proposal was submitted to the Philadelphia Fire Department and received approval in March of 2010.
With the generous support of the Department of Public Safety, Drexel EMS was outfitted with 4 EMS bicycles and all of the equipment needed to properly and fully staff two basic life support crews. With this equipment, Drexel EMS provided its first EMS stand-by at Drexel’s 2010 Commencement with its first three members.
Services
Medical Response
DUEMS provides regular emergency medical coverage to Drexel University's Main Campus throughout the week. Drexel EMS is certified by the PA Department of Health as a quick response service (QRS), rendering emergent, stabilizing care, from the time you call for EMS, to the time a Philadelphia Fire Department unit arrives. At this time we do not provide emergency transport services, however, we provide the same level of care as any Philadelphia Fire Department Basic Life Support (BLS) unit.
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Training
DUEMS works closely with Drexel University EMS Training Institute at the College of Nursing and Health Professions to provide training and continuing education for members, students and staff. DUEMS also provides CPR courses on campus that are taught by our members who have completed the American Heart Associations BLS CPR instructor course and are certified to lead these courses.
DUEMS provides multiple Hands Only CPR events throughout the year for the Drexel and surrounding community. |
Event Standby
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