When Richardson Fire Department responds to a call and enters the home to find a patient unconscious, precious life-saving minutes can be saved if important medical information is available.

The “File of Life” Program provides community members with a free life-saving program that is a proven means for emergency personnel to quickly access vital information during an emergency at home.  The "File of Life" Program is designed for seniors and individuals with serious medical conditions to provide medical information quickly to emergency personnel.

All vital information, medical problems and medications are listed on the information form, as well as other pertinent information. Once an information form is completed, you then place it in the file. The file is then placed on the front of your refrigerator. The registration card provided with the "File of Life" kit can be dropped off at any Richardson Fire Station or mailed to the Richardson Fire Marshal Office, 300 N Greenville Ave, 75081.

This medical information is important in order to properly treat the patient. When available immediately upon arrival on the scene, minutes can be saved while treating the patient. Sometimes a patient may be unconscious or unable to talk with the paramedics. The emergency responders can look at the information sheet from the "File of Life" and retrieve the personal data, who to notify in case of emergency, health information, known medication allergies, medications in use, etc.

The "File of Life" kits are available at any Richardson Fire Station or the Richardson Senior Citizens Center (820 W. Arapaho Rd.). The kit contains one plastic file sleeve, a medical information form, and a registration card.  KEEP ALL information in the file sleeve updated regularly. NO medication is to be kept in the file 

If you have any questions, call the Fire Marshal’s Office at 972-744-5750.