![Practicing medical treatment on a mock baby](/operations/PublishingImages/Pages/Medical-Calls-and-Equipment/medical.JPG)
Central York Fire Services runs numerous calls for medical assistance. Approximately 50% of calls run by our crews are medical calls.
![Debrillator](/operations/PublishingImages/Pages/Medical-Calls-and-Equipment/defib.JPG)
CYFS fire crews participate in on going medical training to ensure a high level of skill is delivered to the community we serve.
![Breathing apparatus](/operations/PublishingImages/Pages/Medical-Calls-and-Equipment/medical2.JPG)
As part of tiered response within the Region of York, fire crews will often arrive on scene prior to ambulance and will initiate initial patient care and life saving techniques.