Lane County EMS

10/12/2026

10/11/2026

Your zip code shouldn’t decide whether you survive a medical emergency. A volunteer firefighter shares his 3 hopes for rural health funding; read more in the comments.

09/25/2026

Today, we recognize National Emergency Medical Services Su***de Awareness Day.

EMTs and paramedics meet people on some of the worst days of their lives. Call after call, they carry experiences most people will never see, and sometimes that weight follows them home.

Today, we remember the EMS professionals we have lost to su***de, stand beside those who are struggling, and remind our EMS community that help is always available.

If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out:

📞 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 for free, confidential support available 24/7.

📱 Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 for free, confidential, 24/7 support.

🧡 Warriors Heart: Private treatment built exclusively for the Warrior Class, including EMTs, EMS personnel, and other first responders struggling with addiction and co-occurring conditions such as PTSD. Call 855-610-1003 or visit warriorsheart.com.

To our EMS warriors: You answer the call for everyone else. It’s okay to make the call for yourself.

Your life matters.

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09/19/2026

🚑 Ever wonder why an ambulance might load a patient, close the doors… and then just sit there?

Chances are, we’re not just sitting there.

Once a patient is inside the ambulance, the crew has an entire mobile emergency room at their fingertips—cardiac monitors, medications, IV supplies, airway equipment, and much more.

Sometimes, before we ever put the ambulance in drive, we need a few minutes to:

🩺 Assess the patient
❤️ Check vital signs or run an EKG
💉 Start an IV or give medications
🫁 Manage breathing or other immediate concerns
🏥 Determine the best hospital for that patient

That last one is important.

Not every hospital provides the same level of care for every emergency. A stroke, major trauma, or cardiac emergency may require a specific destination—and what we find during our assessment can completely change where we go.

Could we do some of this while driving?Absolutely.

But some things are a whole lot easier—and safer—when we aren't bouncing down the road. 😂

So, the next time you see an ambulance sitting in front of a house after the patient has been loaded, remember:

We’re not wasting time. We’re using it. 🚑💙

The crew may already be assessing, treating, and making critical decisions before the wheels ever start moving.

💭 What’s something you’ve always wondered about what happens inside an ambulance?

09/06/2026

Our family wishes you and your family an enjoyable and safe Labor Day!