EMS Service In Columbus
Throughout it's history the Columbus Division of Fire has provided emergency medical attention to the citizens of Central Ohio. Their response and capabilities have changed with advances in emergency medical technology.

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These images were provided courtesy of The Central Ohio Fire Museum.

This image of a Columbus Division of Fire Emergency Squad at work in 1965 was provided courtesy of the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
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The Heartmobile in Columbus

In 1969 the Columbus Division of Fire began operating the Heartmobile a specialized mobile coronary care unit designed to provide specialized care to critically ill or injured cardiac patients.

The Heartmobile hard at work in the late 1960s.

The interior of the Heartmobile looking aft.

The Heartmobile is currently undergoing complete restoration by the Central Ohio Fire Museum for permanent display there. Your donations are strongly encouraged to help perserve this important piece of emergency medical history. For more information on the Heartmobile and how you can donate to the restoration project please visit www.heartmobile.org.

These images were provided courtesy of The Central Ohio Fire Museum.

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