Mid Coast Hospital Emergency Department
MC1 - Our Advanced Life Support Program

Did you know?

Mid Coast Hospital's Advanced Life Support Program began in 1997. The program provides paramedic support to area community and volunteer rescue teams who request it, 24/7.

MC1's service area is Wiscasset to Freeport and includes Georgetown and Harpswell, Orr's, and Bailey islands, and Cundy's Harbor.

The program operates MC1, a licensed emergency vehicle. When responding to a call, MC1 has the same Code 3 privileges as an ambulance, fire truck, or police car.

MC1 is NOT an ambulance; it does not transport patients.

MC1 and its paramedic staff create a "virtual emergency room" at the scene of an accident or other medical emergency.

MC1 responds to an average of five calls a week, but is much busier in summer.

During the day, MC1 roams the Bath-Brunswick area, ready for any emergency.

In case of life-threatening emergencies, such as chest pain or shortness of breath, please call 911 for your nearest local Emergency Medical Services (EMS). If you have any question about the severity of an emergency, call 911. EMS teams can save lives in critical situations.