New Salem Ambulance Service

10/30/2026

10/30/2026

Trick or Treat Main Street is tonight! 🎃👻
Stop by the New Salem Ambulance Station for a small zombie walk-through and free candy & treats for the kids. West side door is open—come in and warm up!
When: Friday, October 30 • 3:30–6:00 p.m. (following Elm Crest)
Where: New Salem Ambulance (north side of Main Street)
Don’t forget the fire station too! See you there! 🍬🚑

10/28/2026

Happy National First Responders Day to our own New Salem Ambulance crew and our brothers and sisters at New Salem Fire! 🚑🚒

Thank you for all the calls you answer, day and night. Your courage, dedication, and sacrifice do not go unnoticed — and this community is proud to stand behind you.

10/26/2026

October is Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month.

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When someone's heart stops, every second counts — and you don't have to be a medical professional to save a life. Just three steps:

1️⃣ Check & Call 911

2️⃣ Push Hard & Fast — hands-only CPR, 100-120 beats per minute (think "Stayin' Alive")

3️⃣ Use an AED if one is nearby

Your hands can save a life. Don't be afraid to act.
Want to learn CPR hands-on? Send us a message — we'd love to help our community be ready.

10/08/2026

New Salem Ambulance October Spotlight goes to Jon Engelstad.

For Jon, serving in Emergency Medical Services has been a part of his life since he was a teenager.

Jon’s interest in EMS began while he was growing up, watching his parents serve as EMTs. Their example inspired him to begin his own EMS journey at just 16 years old, starting what would become a lifelong commitment to helping others during some of their most difficult moments.

Over the years, Jon has served with several ambulance services throughout North Dakota, including New Salem Ambulance, Glen Ullin Ambulance, Willow City Ambulance, and Bottineau Ambulance.

His commitment to public service didn’t stop with EMS. Jon has spent more than 27 years in law enforcement, serving in patrol, K-9, investigations, search and rescue, and other specialized roles, including as a SWAT negotiator. Throughout his career, EMS has remained an important part of his connection to the communities he serves.

EMS has also become a family commitment. Jon’s wife, Allison, is involved in EMS, and their son, Jace, is now involved as well. Between them, they are either serving as EMTs or completing the training required to become one.

What Jon enjoys most about EMS is the opportunity to help neighbors when they need it most. In rural communities, the people responding to an ambulance call aren’t strangers—they’re often friends, neighbors, coworkers, and familiar faces from around town.

Jon believes a strong volunteer ambulance service is an important part of keeping rural communities safe. It takes people willing to answer the pager, leave their families and activities behind, and respond at any hour of the day or night.

After decades of public service, Jon continues to appreciate the teamwork, friendships, and sense of purpose that come with EMS.

Why EMS?
“It’s about being there when somebody needs you. You may not be able to fix everything, but you can show up, help them through it, and hopefully make a difficult situation a little better.”

10/05/2026

Fire 🔥 prevention week is upon us. It’s that yearly reminder to take the time to check everything and have a plan.

October 4th through the 10th is Fire Prevention Week! And you know what they say, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, or something like that? We're firefighters, not doctors, but we know this is the perfect week to think about fire safety!

Did you know that on average we respond to a handful of structure fires every year in our response area, and one or two house fires every year? The risk of fires is very real right here in our own community but being prepared can make all the difference!

✅ Have working smoke detectors
✅ Have an escape plan, and talk with all your family members about it
✅ Close your bedroom doors at night (we'll talk more about this later this week)
✅Practice safety in the kitchen and with power cords and chargers (and replace them if they're getting old!)
✅ Call 911 in an emergency - we are here 24/7, 365 days a year, ready to respond!

10/04/2026

🏆 Hardware alert!

Two of New Salem's own were honored at the Southwest Ambulance District conference:

🔥 Jon — Siren Award
⭐ Casey — Rising Star Award

Give them some love in the comments! 👏

People Helping People. Today. Tomorrow. Always.

10/04/2026

September Call Recap: 18 Calls 🚑

New Salem Ambulance responded to 18 calls during the month of September.

Our EMRs, EMTs, medics and drivers balance EMS with jobs, families and everyday life, while helping make sure an ambulance and trained responders are available for our community 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Thank you to our crew, their families and everyone who continues to support EMS in New Salem and the surrounding area. Your support makes what we do possible.

🚨 Want to answer the call? EMR & EMT classes start October 6— online and in person at the ambulance bay. Message us or call Amy at (701) 301-1633 or Bill at (701) 426-3655 to sign up.

Please follow and share our page. We'll continue giving you a look at the calls, training and people behind New Salem Ambulance.

09/06/2026

🚑 25 calls in August!

For a small rural ambulance service, 25 calls in one month keeps our crew moving. Behind every one of those calls are EMR’s,EMT’s and Medics leaving work, family, dinner, or sometimes a warm bed to answer when someone in our community needs help.

We want to start sharing more of what New Salem Ambulance does throughout the year so our community can see just how important local EMS is and how much goes into keeping an ambulance available when you need one.

And we are always looking for more people willing to step up and serve! We have EMR and EMT classes coming up soon. You do not need a medical background to get started. If you have ever thought about joining EMS, send us a message through the page and we would be happy to answer your questions.

Thank you to our crew and to the community that continues to support us. We could not do it without you!

Have a safe and happy Labor Day weekend! 🇺🇸🚑

Please share and help us spread the word. You never know who might be our next EMR or EMT!

07/31/2026

This August, we are proud to shine the spotlight on Allison Engelstad, whose dedication, leadership, and continuous drive for excellence have made a lasting impact on our service and community.
Allison’s EMS journey began in May 2016 as a CPR-certified driver with the New Salem Ambulance Service. Driven by a passion for helping others, she quickly advanced to Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) before earning her EMT certification in 2019. She continues to elevate her standard of care and is currently on track to complete her Advanced EMT (AEMT) certification this fall.
In addition to her work in emergency services, Allison has been with the Burleigh Morton Detention Center (BMDC) since 2018, where she serves as a Sergeant and Shift Supervisor. As a certified CPR instructor, she leads CPR and First Aid training for new recruits. The dual perspective of corrections and pre-hospital medicine has sharpened her ability to remain calm, think critically, and lead effectively under high-pressure conditions.
Allison’s leadership also extends to operational logistics having served as our Scheduling Officer, managing behind-the-scenes coverage to ensure our community is always protected.
Whether responding to a critical call, mentoring new recruits, or organizing schedules, Allison exemplifies compassion, professionalism, and community service. Thank you, Allison, for your years of dedication and unwavering commitment to patient care.

“EMS has become much more than a part-time job—it has become a meaningful part of who I am."