IV Techs Trained and Higher Level of Care Provied

Gradually, more EMTs began working on the ambulance and the Madison Emergency Medical Technicians Association was formed around 1981. This group added several more volunteer EMTs to the roster. However, the group was disbanded after a short time.

In 1981 Madison’s first IV techs were trained and Intermediate service was initiated.  EMT-Intermediates were allowed to start intravenous lines on patients that require fluids and give additional medications.