Hot Springs Ambulance Service

10/17/2026

We had visitors from our local scrubs camp this week. We always appreciate our ambitious young groups to come check us out and see what we’re about!

09/21/2026

🚑 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. 🚑💙

09/18/2026

Just a quick reminder, kids day at Hot Springs Ambulance Service is TOMORROW. Some will be indoors, but the scavenger hunt will take place outside. Dress accordingly, and bring your favorite Fall sweater 🍂🧣
Hope to see you there 🍁🧡

09/01/2026

Multi-agency training (with a smile)
BHLF7 and HSAS training with our stair chair.
You never know how many stairs there are in a community until you have to whip out one of these bad boys!

08/19/2026

Happy aviation day 🚁 to our roommates here at Hot Springs Ambulance! 🚑 They bring so much knowledge and compassion to not only the base, but to our community as well. We tip our hats to you!

Happy National Aviation Day!

Today is a great day to recognize not only aviation, but all of the people who make it possible!

We are pretty lucky to have such an awesome team! From our pilots to our medical crew and to our mechanic (who won’t let us take his picture 🤣). It takes a full team to keep us flying and ready to respond and we couldn’t do it without such a great team!

Happy National Aviation Day from all of us at Life Flight 7! 😎

08/13/2026

Registration for this class will close on Saturday. We have adopted a hybrid program for this class we are very excited to implement! If you have any questions, please reach out. Thanks everyone!

Ready for your next adventure?
Here is the registration link to join our class
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdqtwqplq3DfAkYtrtPmQBdhg9V-RzipfTDmO_NvHCvwEXZjQ/viewform?usp=publish-editor

08/08/2026

Gear wearing Gary welcomes everyone to the southern Black hills for this 86th Motorcycle rally! He wants to remind you to wear your leathers and helmets, as helmets save lives. Happy rally!

06/30/2026

Ready for your next adventure?
Here is the registration link to join our class
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdqtwqplq3DfAkYtrtPmQBdhg9V-RzipfTDmO_NvHCvwEXZjQ/viewform?usp=publish-editor

06/19/2026

HSAS had the privilege of being called upon to provide medical support on the South Fork Fire.
We are grateful for the opportunity, and people we met along the way!

06/08/2026

Please stay aware while out and about this summer.

🚨🐍 Rattlesnake Awareness in Rapid City 🐍🚨

Our Animal Control Officers wanted to share a little information with our community due to a recent increase in rattlesnake bite incidents being reported in and around Rapid City.

Rattlesnakes are a natural part of the Black Hills ecosystem and play an important role in controlling rodent populations. While encounters can be alarming, most bites occur when people or pets get too close or attempt to handle a snake.

As temperatures rise and more people are enjoying the outdoors, please keep the following in mind:

• Stay alert in rocky areas, tall grass, wood piles, and along trails.
• Keep dogs leashed and under control when hiking.
• Watch where you place your hands and feet.
• Never attempt to touch, corner, relocate, or kill a rattlesnake.
• Give snakes plenty of space and allow them a safe escape route.

If you encounter a rattlesnake:
🐍 Stay calm.
🐍 Slowly back away.
🐍 Keep children and pets at a safe distance.
🐍 Warn others in the area.

If a person or pet is bitten:
⚠️ Seek immediate medical or veterinary attention.
⚠️ Keep movement to a minimum.
⚠️ Do not attempt old home remedies such as cutting the wound, sucking out venom, or applying ice.

Rattlesnakes don’t want to interact with people any more than we want to interact with them. A little awareness and caution can help keep both our community and our local wildlife safe.

Stay safe out there, Rapid City—and enjoy the beautiful Black Hills responsibly!