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Ambulance

Kirby Medical Center’s emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics serve the community 24 hours a day, 365 days a year through the Kirby Ambulance Service. Recognized by the Illinois Department of Public Health as an Advanced Life Support Service, our paramedic units are able to provide Advanced Life Support to adults, children, and infants. We also partner with AirLife to offer emergency air medical transportation services to those who need it.

Pediatric Special Needs Emergency Form

Our ambulance department has introduced a Pediatric Special Needs Emergency Form to better serve children with special healthcare needs during emergencies.

This voluntary form allows parents or caregivers to share important information about their child before an emergency happens — things like medical history, communication needs, sensory sensitivities, mobility challenges, medications, and any special equipment your child may use.

Why this form matters:

  • Faster, safer care in a 911 emergency
    When seconds count, having this information ahead of time helps our crews respond quickly and appropriately.
  • Improved communication
    Many children communicate differently in stressful situations. Knowing what works best helps us connect and calm more effectively.
  • Reduced stress for your child and family
    EMS personnel can adjust their approach to avoid triggers and provide more comforting care.
  • Better preparedness for our responders
    Crews can mentally prepare, bring the right equipment, and coordinate care more effectively with hospitals.

This form helps us provide personalized, compassionate care while strengthening the overall efficiency of our 911 system. It allows first responders to focus less on gathering information during a crisis and more on delivering the care your child needs.

Participation is optional, and the information is only used to support emergency response and patient care.

By working together, we can make emergency situations safer, calmer, and more effective for some of our most vulnerable patients.

Thank you for helping us better serve our community.

Pediatric Special Needs Form