Lee County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is a Florida certified ground and rotor-wing Advanced Life Support Provider. Lee County Paramedics and EMTs work under the direction of Emergency Physicians, and provide care on-scene and during transport to the most appropriate medical facility.
Lee County EMS covers more than 1,000 square miles with 31 Advanced Life Support ambulances that respond to 911 emergencies, two twin-engine helicopters, two ALS non-transport units, five interfacility transfer ambulances, and on-call bicycle paramedics. Each ALS ambulance consists minimally of a State-certified Paramedic and EMT. The County also employs two BLS interfacility ambulances staffed with two EMTs. In FY 2009, Lee County EMS was dispatched to 76,390 emergency calls and transported more than 500 patients by air. Lee County's western border is composed of seventy five (75) barrier islands that dot Southwest Florida's gulf coast.
Lee EMS pursues partnership with Bonita Fire
Our Mission
to provide the highest quality out-of-hospital emergency medical care and transportation for the residents and visitors of Lee County, Florida. Our highly trained professionals use the best technology to meet the needs of those who require assistance.
Our Vision
to be a leader in our profession and serve as a role model for other emergency medical services agencies and is an organization that people are proud to be associated with.