Kerrville Fire and Police offer the file of life program

The Kerrville Police and Fire departments are reminding residents about the File of Life program, a free medical notification system that helps first responders access critical health information during emergencies.

The program uses a red plastic envelope with a magnetic strip that residents attach to their refrigerator doors. Inside, participants place a worksheet with prescription medications, medical history, drug allergies and emergency contact information.

“In order to properly treat a patient, emergency responders need critical information,” according to the department. When patients cannot communicate during medical emergencies, the File of Life allows responders to share vital health details with hospital staff.

The information remains accessible only to emergency response personnel.

File of Life packets are available at no charge at the Kerrville Police Department, 429 Sidney Baker St.; Kerrville City Hall, 701 Main St.; and the Dietert Center, 452 Guadalupe St.

The police department partnered with the Kerrville Host Lions Club, So Fast Printing and the Dietert Center to make the program available to residents.

For more information, contact Sgt. Jonathan Lamb at 830-258-1371 or jonathan.lamb@kerrvilletx.gov.