Coventry
Volunteer Fire Association provides Emergency Medical Services to the
entire town of Coventry. CVFA has three ambulances which are staffed at
the Basic Life Support level. Members of CVFA are trained as either
Emergency Medical Responders (EMR) or Emergency Medical
Technicians(EMT). These members are trained in immediate lifesaving
skills and have the ability to administer medication such as oxygen,
epinephrine, oral glucose, aspirin and activated charcoal. All CVFA
members are trained in CPR and the use of Automatic External
Defibrillators EMTs are trained to recognize the need for paramedics and
work in conjunction with the neighboring paramedic services to provide
the best care for the residents of Coventry.