COMMUNITY SERVICE


Disaster Drill Training

GFES works closely with all city and county agencies including the Malmstrom Air Force base personnel in preparation for a disaster occurring in Cascade County. When preparing for a manmade or natural disaster, GFES donates all ambulances and personnel to perform these important mock drills.


Fire Department Re-Supply Services

GFES restocks all disposable supplies used by the City’s fire department for emergency medical patients. GFES also pays for the oxygen used by Great Falls Fire Rescue during an emergency response.


Disaster Trailer (1 of 7 in the State)

The State of Montana trusts GFES to be the custodian for one of seven disaster trailers placed throughout the State. The majority of these trailers were given to ambulance providers since they have no issues in crossing geo-political boundaries outside a contracted response area.


National Disaster Response Services

GFES is registered with FEMA / AMR REDS as a resource for ambulances and EMS personnel in the context of a national disaster. 


EMS Career Awareness

Students from both CM Russell High and Great Falls High do 'job shadows' at GFES. Students from these high schools also have done multi-week internships at our station.


Nursing Homes and Day Care Centers

GFES personnel ensure that caretakers of Nursing Homes and Day Care Centers are able to provide assistance as necessary in the unfortunate event of an emergency. Our trained paramedics visit these centers to perform demonstrations on first aid, patient care, and to discuss potential occurring emergencies and appropriate response procedures. By doing so, we ensure that caretakers are up to date on emergency issues and that those who rely on them receive the utmost reliable care.


Ride Along Opportunities

GFES provides ride-along opportunities for City firefighters, county EMS Responders, hospital personnel and EMS students during EMT or paramedic training. GFES also encourages high school job shadows and provides community members ride-along experiences upon request. This service is provided at no cost.


Public Service Announcements

GFES has welcomed the opportunity to help educate the community through radio and T.V. commercials regarding injury and illness prevention, specifically; pull to the right for emergency vehicles, fall prevention, proper access of 911 services, firearm safety, Halloween safety, etc.


 Show and Tell

Great Falls Emergency Services provides Show and Tell demonstrations for local youth groups upon request and at no cost. GFES EMTs allow the class participants a chance to view and touch the ambulance and emergency medical equipment while reinforcing what steps the students should take during an actual medical emergency. This event is often requested by the following entities:

Great Falls Public Schools

Day Care Centers

Parent Groups 

Neighborhood Councils


Blood Pressure Clinics

Upon request, and on an ongoing monthly basis, GFES professionals provide blood pressure check-ups for senior citizens residing in local nursing homes. GFES provides this service at no cost.


Indigent Response and Transportation

At the request of the City’s police officers, GFES transports approximately five hundred (500) indigents who are intoxicated and/or suffering from exposure to the elements to area hospitals. These victims are unable and/or unwilling to pay for ambulance services.


Community Medical Stand-bys

GFES provides medical stand-by services for community and charitable causes without charge or for a below cost fee.

The following is a list of events in which we have participated in the past:

Special Olympics

Relay for Life

Ice Breaker Run

Boy Scouts of America

Polar Plunge

Safety First Rally, Beautiful Minds Walk, Vets for Vets

Visiting Presidents

MAFB Air Shows

Tournament of Champions

Fish Wildlife and Parks 10K Race/Conference

Shriners East-West Football Games

UFC & Bare Knuckle Fight Nights

All Four Seasons Arena Concerts and Events

Electric City Speedway Car Races

Bobcat Booster Club Football Games

Horse Races

Pro & High School Rodeos

CMR, GFH, & Centerville Football Games

Montana Lineman Competitions

Dusty Gliko Bull Riding Challenge

Extreme Snowmobile Races

Electric City Dirt Riders Motorcross Racing

Halter Motor Sports