Our Mission

The mission of Beaver Island EMS is to protect the lives of island residents and visitors through emergency medicine, rescue, public education, and professional development training. As an emergency response provider we wish to prevent the loss of life and to reduce the effect of injury; by applying all of our professional knowledge and resources.It is our vision that BIEMS will provide the residents and visitors of Beaver Island with cost efficient care for the sick and injured, at the highest level and quality of life support. We aim to achieve this goal through the hard work and dedication of our highly trained, professional staff; in a dynamic mix of full-time, part-time, and volunteers.

Our staff will be made up of hardworking compassionate care providers who work together with all available resources to achieve the best possible outcome for the patient. We will provide a progressive, outcome based system that achieves a high level of patient satisfaction.

Our top priority will be to advocate for the patient and their loved ones before, during, and after an incident. We will ensure a rapid, safe, and compassionate response and air evacuation in a time of crisis.

We also aim to enhance the quality of living in our community by promoting wellness and safety; and serving as a formal community resource for prevention, evaluation, and care. We will build a sustainable system that recognizes and exceeds the expectations and needs of the community that we serve.