Clarion Ambulance Service

10/22/2026

EMT Class - Clarion will host an EMT class through Mercy Health Sciences University! Class begins January 4, 2027. Weekly online lectures and in-person skills sessions are required. Sponsorship may be available through the City of Clarion. Contact Jennifer at 515-532-3831 or on Messenger for more information.

09/20/2026

We’re excited to have our new truck in service very soon!!

Another one headed out the door! 🚑

We recently delivered a new ambulance to Clarion Ambulance Service, marking their first vehicle as a North Star customer!

Serving approximately 196 square miles of Wright County, Clarion responds to around 335 calls each year with a dedicated roster of paramedics, an RN, AEMTs, EMTs, EMRs and drivers.

We’re grateful for the opportunity to be part of their fleet and look forward to supporting Clarion Ambulance Service for years to come. Congratulations on the new rig! 👏🚑

09/15/2026

Big night for EMS and CPD- Stop the bleed and BLS renewal. We started off with STB instructor Dawn reviewing bleeding control techniques.

Then on to BLS. Lots of training goes into CPR and AED use so we are ready when we get that call. Renewals are required every two years but it’s something we review more often. Recognition of cardiac arrest, reviewing the latest techniques, communication, crew roles and teamwork were our focus tonight. Then run a couple scenarios so it all comes together. One scenario centered around a choking person sitting at his table eating a meal. The second was an individual found unresponsive in bed. Everyone did an outstanding job!!

We are fortunate to have 4 BLS instructors and a STB instructor on our crew. Thanks to Dawn, Tim, and Jen for leading tonight and assisting with scenarios.

Thank you Chief for the pizza!

08/25/2026

UPDATE: **Class is FULL!!**

Attention Future EMTs!! The next EMT class through Mercy College of Health Sciences begins August 31. There is still time to register!!

The hybrid-style course combines online lectures with a weekly in-person skills session held in Clarion, making it super easy to attend! Sponsorship through the City of Clarion may be available. Inquire on Messenger for more details or to have any questions answered.

08/07/2026

Help us out!! Move right. Yield. Stop. 🚑🚓🚒

🚨Why Following the MOVER OVER LAW: Iowa Code § 321.324 Matters🚨

When an emergency vehicle is responding with activated lights and sirens, every second matters. The Iowa Move Over Law: Iowa Code § 321.324 requires drivers to immediately yield the right-of-way by safely moving to the right-hand edge or curb of the roadway and stopping until the emergency vehicle has passed, unless otherwise directed by a law enforcement officer.

This law exists for one simple reason: to save lives.💙

Every delay caused by a driver who fails to yield can increase the time it takes EMS, firefighters, or law enforcement officers to reach someone experiencing a medical emergency, structure fire, serious crash, or other life-threatening situation.

Following Iowa's Move Over law also protects everyone on the roadway. Emergency vehicle operators are trained to respond quickly and safely, but they rely on motorists to do their part by yielding predictably. Drivers who hesitate, stop in the middle of the road, fail to move right, or continue driving without yielding create unnecessary hazards that increase the risk of crashes.

🚗 If you are on a 2 lane highway or street, REGARDLESS of which direction the emergency vehicle is approaching from, same direction of travel or opposite direction of travel from you, you need to pull over to the right and stop.

🚗 If you are on a divided highway or interstate, and an emergency vehicle is approaching from behind, move to the right, slow down and yield to the emergency vehicle as it passes. Be aware of the flow of traffic as to not cause a collision.

👉What Can Happen If You Don't Yield?

Failing to follow the Iowa Move Over Law can have serious consequences, including:

💥Delaying emergency responders from reaching someone who desperately needs help.
💥Increasing the risk of collisions involving emergency vehicles, other motorists, bicyclists, or pedestrians.
💥Placing emergency personnel, patients, and the public at greater risk of injury or death.
💥Creating confusion that forces emergency vehicle operators to brake, change course, or take evasive action.
💥Resulting in citations, fines, and other legal consequences under Iowa law.

Remember, when you see an ambulance, fire apparatus, or law enforcement vehicle approaching with lights and sirens:

🌟Stay calm.
🌟Signal and safely move to the right-hand edge of the roadway.
🌟Stop.
🌟Remain stopped until the emergency vehicle has completely passed.
🌟Never attempt to outrun, race, or closely follow an emergency vehicle.

Every Driver Plays a Role

Emergency responders cannot help those in need if they cannot safely reach them. By following Iowa Move Over Law, you are doing more than obeying the law—you are helping protect first responders, safeguarding other motorists, and giving someone in crisis the best possible chance of receiving lifesaving care.

Move Right. Yield. Stop. Save Lives. 🚑🚒🚓

07/27/2026

Peddler’s Permit approved through 7/30/26. Mad City Windows

07/23/2026

So far in 2026, Clarion Ambulance has responded to 143 ambulance requests, with Falls, Breathing Problems, and Lift Assists being the most common. This is a significant drop from 208 that we had at this time last year.

07/17/2026

Great night training with Bayer Corp. out in the fields. Thanks for including us in your safety drill!!

A HUGE thank you to Clarion Ambulance Service, Wright County Emergency Management, and Wright County Communications Dispatch for assisting us with our live field drill. It’s hard to prepare for the worst situations, but helps tremendously with awesome community partners like you! Dare we say, it was fun?

07/04/2026

06/17/2026

Thanks to our crew members who came to work at the Festival last weekend! We were happy to be a part of the days activities and thankful our services were not needed. One of the crew was very tired as you can see…

Last night we took a tour of Clarion’s new water treatment facility. Thank you to Adam and Brady for showing us around and discussing the various chemicals on site and the hazards they can pose. Afterward Dawn and Tim led the group in medical and trauma skills reviews. You guys did great!!