The Clayton Fire Department EMS Service stands as a critical pillar of emergency care for our community, delivering advanced, lifesaving medical response every hour of every day.
Our paramedics are highly trained professionals equipped to handle everything from traumatic injuries and strokes to complex medical emergencies and cardiac arrest.
With advanced life support capabilities, cutting-edge equipment, and seamless coordination with regional hospitals, Clayton Fire Department paramedics bring emergency-room-level care directly to the patient’s side—often within minutes of a 911 call.
Second Chances
One of the most meaningful measures of an EMS system’s effectiveness is survival from cardiac arrest.
In Clayton, we are proud to report a 58% return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) rate for cardiac arrest victims. While the national average is 29.8 %. This outcome reflects rapid response times, disciplined training, high-quality CPR, early defibrillation, and strong medical oversight. More importantly, it represents neighbors, friends, and family members getting a second chance at life.
Our success is not accidental. Clayton Fire Department paramedics train relentlessly, review outcomes, and continuously refine their skills to ensure the highest standards of care. They work closely with dispatchers,police officers, and hospital partners to form a coordinated chain of survival that begins the moment an emergency call is placed.
How YOU Can Make a Difference
But even the best EMS system cannot do it alone. Bystander CPR saves lives.When citizens recognize cardiac arrest, call 911, and begin CPR immediately, survival rates increase dramatically. We encourage every resident, business owner, and student in Clayton to learn CPR. Your hands, your willingness to act, and your training could make the difference between life and death—before helpeven arrives.
Resources from The American Red Cross
