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• What is the Vial of Life? The Vial of Life program provides emergency workers with vital medical information about you when no one else can.
• Who should have a kit? Every member of your family should have a kit.
• How can I get a kit? Pick up a Vial of Life kit from any Fire Station or rescue crew. Details on how to use it are in the kit.
• How much does it cost? There is NO cost to residents. This is co-sponsored by the Plantation Fire Department and the Westside Regional Medical Center.
  

Vial of Life Overview

The Vial of Life program is an organized method of providing paramedics with important medical information in an emergency when others cannot. The Plantation Fire Department and Columbia Westside Regional Medical Center have teamed up to provide this life-saving service.

The Vial of Life kit is provided by the Fire Department. The kit consists of a health and medical information form, vial and magnet.

1.   You simply fill out the form and place it in the vial. You may complete the form by yourself or with your physician. Upon request, a Rescue Unit will stop by to assist you fill out the form and record vital signs as well as perform a routine EKG. Additionally, you may choose to put other information and sample pills in the vial.

2.   The vial is placed inside the refrigerator on the right-hand corner of the top shelf.

3.   The magnet is placed on the refrigerator in plain view. The entire process takes less than 15 minutes of your time. If you ever have an emergency, that 15 minutes can save you a lifetime.