The city of Beverly Hills Fire Department is launching a nurse practitioner program, an unparalleled program in Los Angeles County.

(photo courtesy of the city of Beverly Hills)

Through a unique and innovative emergency medical service model, the program is designed to deliver advanced, efficient and effective healthcare in the pre-hospital setting. BHFD’s vehicle, Nurse Practitioner 1, will respond to calls for service in the field. Staffed with both a nurse practitioner and firefighter paramedic with oversight from a board certified emergency medicine physician, NP1 is equipped with an array of medications, select laboratory diagnostics and technical medical equipment.

Whether responding to 911 calls or following up on in home patient referrals, NP1 will provide mobile urgent care while helping to determine the best treatments for long-term care.

For information, visit beverlyhills.org/citygovernment/departments/firedepartment.