File of Life Program

In an emergency, time is critical.

Medical emergencies can happen anytime. When they do, there is confusion, panic, and urgency. Paramedics arrive on the scene with no information about the person in need. Seconds count – they can make the difference between life and death. Does the patient have prior medical conditions? Allergies? What medications are they taking? Who do they want us to call? How do we contact their family or friends? File of Life puts these answers at their fingertips. It allows first responders to immediately begin the best possible treatment, notify loved ones, and pass this vital data on to awaiting physicians at the emergency room.

The program consists of a small red magnetic envelop that hangs from the front of your refrigerator. Inside the envelope, you place a completed medical questionnaire. When Bourne Firefighter/Paramedics respond for a medical emergency at your home, they retrieve the questionnaire from the front of your refrigerator and then have the necessary information they need to provide you with the most appropriate care. If you would like a “File of Life” kit or have questions about the program, please do not hesitate to contact Bourne Fire / Rescue and Emergency Services.

A downloadable copy of the Fire of Life can be found by clicking here.

You can print the document in a landscape setting on a standard sheet of paper and fold it in half.