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questions / commentsContact UsClick here to contact BEMS with Questions or Comments Frequently Asked QuestionsDial ext. 7777 (845.758.7777), or 911 on any Bard phone to reach Security. If you'd like to contact our office at ext. 4407 (845.758.4407), you're welcome to leave us a message.back to top While school is in session, BEMS is in service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.back to top
How long will BEMS take to respond? Our average response time is 3-5 minutes.back to top
What happens if I call 911 from a Bard campus phone? Your call will be redirected to Bard Security.back to top
What happens if I call 911 from my cell phone? If you dial 911 from a cell phone, BEMS will not receive your call and a municipal or private ambulance will be dispatched for your emergency. If you are on Bard campus, calling ext. 7777 (845.758.7777) will get you the quickest possible emergency medical care.back to top Yes! Each member of BEMS is bound by both State protocols and BEMS's more stringent and specific standards.back to top Each fall, BEMS opens its doors to applications. After an application is filled out, along with an interview, the accepted candidates go through CFR and/or EMT training for the remainder of the school year.back to top No. We are a volunteer squad.back to top
Where will I be taken if I am transported to the hospital by ambulance? The vast majority of the time patients will be transported to Northern Dutchess Hospital (driving directions). Significant Traumas will be transported to Saint Francis's level II trauma center in Poughkeepsie, and patients of psychiatric emergencies will be transported to either Saint Francis or Benedictine Hospital in Kingston.back to top
How much does calling BEMS cost? Nothing! Our services are free, easy, and confidential.back to top
Are BEMS EMTs (Emergency Medical Technicians) as good as regular EMTs? Yes! Our EMTs are 'regular' EMTs. While we are a volunteer service, all BEMS EMTs are state certified following a standard course. Many of our EMTs have jobs with outside ambulance companies and have gained experience through practical application and routine drills.back to top
I'm really embarrassed to have to call BEMS, what should I do? It is not uncommon for people to feel embarrassed for needing to call BEMS, but this should never prevent you from calling if you need to. In fact, you should not have to feel embarrassed for taking advantage of a medical service provided for your community. If you are hurt or ill, we can and will help. Your situation will be handled with medical professionalism. If you need emergency medical attention, call BEMS.back to top This is a common issue encountered within small communities. By law, EMTs do not gossip about patients (see #6). Additionally, your level of care will not differ based on how well or if at all you know the EMTs on duty personally.back to top
Will the police come if I call for an ambulance? When you call 7777 or 845.758.7777 for a medical emergency the police will not be paged or informed. If the nature of the emergency requires ambulance transportation, there is a possibility that the police will respond. For in the process of paging an ambulance, the police are unavoidably informed. The police do not respond to all medical calls, but they will respond for very serious medical emergencies and anytime there may be large crowds or motor vehicles at the scene of the emergency. This is primarily done in the interest of safety for BEMS. The police may direct traffic and/or deal with bystanders on scene that may interfere with patient care.back to top
Ummm, can I make out with the BEMS members during a call or while they are responding to a call? This is, by far, our most frequently asked question. The answer is no.back to top This Frequently Asked Questions page was adapted from the MIT-EMS website and is published with permission from MIT EMS. |
