La Veta Emergency Medical Services is a paid volunteer unit that responds in the 210 square mile La Veta Fire Protection District, including the nearly 20 miles of US Highway 160 that runs through the district, and both La Veta and Cuchara Pass. La Veta EMS provides volunteer emergency services for football games, rodeos, and other community events.
BACKGROUND
La Veta EMS was originally founded as a quick response unit and later was moved under the umbrella of the La Veta Fire Protection District. The unit has changed over the years from a basic EMS unit to an Advanced Life Support unit.
EMS VEHICLES
Currently, La Veta EMS has three 4x4 ambulances. Rescue 1 and Rescue 2 are stationed in La Veta at Station 1. Rescue 3 is stationed at Station 2 in Cuchara.