The Richland County Ambulance Association will host a pancake dinner on Tuesday, September 18th from 5:00-7:30 PM at the Richland Center Community Center. Cost for the meal is a free will donation. All proceeds will be used to help purchase a new ambulance.
Pancake Dinner – September 18th
September 9, 2018 by
UW Med Flight Landing Zone Training
August 1, 2018 by
UW Med Flight Landing Zone Training
August 29, 2018, 5:30pm to 7:30pm
The training will be held at the Community Center & Krouskop Park, 1050 N. Orange St, Richland Center
Schedule*
5:30 Welcome
5:45 UW Med Flight lands followed by Med Flight orientation and safety briefing
6:30 Presentation followed by Q&A
*Times are subject to change
All EMS, Fire, and Law Enforcement personnel are encouraged to attend!
Download a copy… UW Med Flight LZ Training
Stop the Bleed Train-the-Trainer
August 1, 2018 by
Stop-the-Bleed *Train-the-Trainer*
The SCRTAC will be providing a FREE Stop-the-Bleed (BCon1.0) instructor/train-the-trainer course:
August 24th 6:30PM—8:00PM, in the Richland Hospital Pippen Room
Upon completing the 90-minute course, attendees will qualify to become Stop-the-Bleed instructors!
Download a printable copy… Stop-the-Bleed
Morning Show – EMS Week 2016
May 18, 2016 by
EMS Week 2016 discussion with Ron Fruit…
Emergency Medical Services
EMS Week
National EMS Week 2016
May 16, 2016 by
May 15-21, 2016 is the 42th annual EMS Week. This year’s theme is “EMS Strong”
In 1973, President Gerald Ford authorized EMS Week to celebrate EMS, its practitioners and the important work they do in responding to medical emergencies. Back then, EMS was a fledgling profession and EMS practitioners were only beginning to be recognized as a critical component of emergency medicine and the public health safety net.
A lot has changed over the last four decades. EMS is now firmly established as a key component of the medical care continuum, and the important role of EMS practitioners in saving lives from sudden cardiac arrest and trauma; in getting people to the hospitals best equipped to treat heart attacks and strokes; and in showing caring and compassion to their patients in their most difficult moments. [Read more…]
Morning Show – EMS Week 2015
May 26, 2015 by
EMS Week 2015 discussion with Ron Fruit and Darin Gudgeon.
National Emergency Medical Services Week Recognized
May 18, 2015 by
Since 1973, when President Ford established the week to recognize Emergency Medical Services and its workers, communities around the United States have paused to thank those in the community that do so much to keep them healthy and strong. Richland County is no exception, having often proclaimed National Emergency Medical Services Week a week to both celebrate the dedication of this select group of residents and foster conversations regarding health and safety of residents.
Across the country, as EMS faces challenges such as community para-medicine and frequent changes in protocols, EMTs have proven persistent and resilient. Each community is made up of different people going through different struggles. EMTs are some of these people. They are neighbors and friends. They are students praying to survive Finals week. They are parents hoping their kids don’t catch that flu going around at daycare. They are co-workers trying to make deadlines. They are other drivers on the road, other shoppers at the store, other faces on the street. They are human, which means they understand. EMTs have been there. They have watched family members struggle and have struggled themselves with illness or injury. So when their pager goes off, they know the need. Thanks to hours of classes and experiences, they often know the answer.
One of their goals in EMS Week is to raise awareness of the common reasons they are called and how you can reduce your risk. For almost every EMS service, the number one dispatch reason is a fall, which in many cases can be addressed by wearing non-slip shoes and removing rugs or mats that may trip you. Regarding car accidents, never drive distracted, come to a complete stop at stop signs, and check for pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorcyclists. As always, eat healthy and exercise regularly. Try to keep a list of current medications in your wallet or purse as well as information on any allergies or medical conditions that may be important for EMTs to know in the case that you are unable to communicate. Get to know your neighbors and have someone you can call if you just need a hand up or need someone to keep an eye on the house. And if you feel you or someone you love may need an ambulance, just dial 9-1-1. Don’t be surprised if you recognize a few faces when they come to help you onto the road to recovery.
National EMS Week 2015
March 21, 2015 by
May 17-23, 2015 is the 41th annual EMS Week. This year’s theme is “EMS Strong”
In 1973, President Gerald Ford authorized EMS Week to celebrate EMS, its practitioners and the important work they do in responding to medical emergencies. Back then, EMS was a fledgling profession and EMS practitioners were only beginning to be recognized as a critical component of emergency medicine and the public health safety net.
A lot has changed over the last four decades. EMS is now firmly established as a key component of the medical care continuum, and the important role of EMS practitioners in saving lives from sudden cardiac arrest and trauma; in getting people to the hospitals best equipped to treat heart attacks and strokes; and in showing caring and compassion to their patients in their most difficult moments.
Whether it’s the team at Grady EMS in Atlanta who had the expertise to transport the nation’s first Ebola patient, the volunteer firefighters and flight medics called to search for and rescue survivors in the Everett, Wash. mudslide or the thousands of EMS responses that happen 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and don’t make the news, EMS is there for their communities at their greatest time of need.
New NAEMT-ACEP EMS Week Partnership
This year, NAEMT is pleased to announce a new partnership with the American College of Emergency Physicians on a national EMS Week promotional campaign, known as EMS Strong. By joining forces with ACEP, NAEMT will continue to work toward ensuring that the important contributions of EMS practitioners in safeguarding the health, safety and well-being of their communities are fully celebrated and recognized.
That has never been more important, given the changes in healthcare that are occurring as part of healthcare reform. With the nation seeking ways to control healthcare costs while improving the health of patients, and the way in which medical care is paid for shifting from a system that rewards the volume of services provided to one that rewards high quality, effective care, EMS is proving that it is dedicated to solving the nation’s healthcare challenges through innovations such as Mobile Integrated Healthcare and Community Paramedicine.
EMS: The Evolution Continues
As the role of EMS continues to evolve, there is no better moment to celebrate how far EMS has come, to remind communities about the vital work of EMS practitioners, and to lay plans for where EMS wants to go in the future.
Whether celebrated with a company cookout or a catered lunch; an open house, an awards ceremony or even quiet reflection about what it means to be an EMS practitioner, EMS Week is the perfect time to recognize EMS and all that its practitioners do for our nation.
Now Hiring
December 9, 2014 by
Richland County Ambulance Service is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Advanced EMT/Intermediate Technician. Qualified persons must be 21 years old, have a valid Wisconsin driver’s license and a current Wisconsin AEMT or Intermediate Technician license. Candidates considered for employment must pass a criminal background check and drug screen. Qualified applicants will be asked to participate in a series of written and cognitive skills testing, related to the position, prior to employment.
Richland County Ambulance Service is an equal opportunity employer and offers a complete benefit package and competitive wage starting at $10.92 per hour with an increase to $11.42 after the probation period.
Applications and job description can be obtained below or at the Richland County Clerk’s Office located on the third floor of the Richland County Courthouse at 181 W Seminary St., Richland Center, WI 53581. Completed applications must be accompanied with a resume and cover letter and returned to the Richland County Ambulance Office, located on the first floor of the Richland County Courthouse 181 W Seminary St., PO Box 251, Richland Center WI 53581. Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled.