Emergency Medical Services Operations

The McLane Black Lake Fire Department delivers Basic Life Support (BLS) through Firefighter/EMTs assigned to engines, aid units, and other emergency apparatus. The department also provides BLS ambulance transport within the district and to neighboring agencies under mutual aid agreements, ensuring immediate response without reliance on private ambulance services from Olympia or Lacey.

Advanced Life Support (ALS) is provided by the Thurston County Medic One system, which deploys paramedic units strategically throughout the county.

With nearly 80% of calls being medical in nature, the department prioritizes advanced training. In partnership with Thurston County Medic One and the County Medical Program Director, all EMTs participate in weekly drills and scheduled OTEP sessions to maintain competency and state certification compliance