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University EMS responds to all medical calls on the University of Arizona Campus in Tucson, Arizona. Our units are dispatched through the City of Tucson via Tucson Fire Department. From there, our crews respond immediately to where they are called to deliver high quality care to patients. We put an emphasis on patient care as an organization and treat every encounter as professional as possible.

11/11/2026

Veterans Day honors all U.S. veterans who dedicated themselves to our country, defending our freedom in times of war and protecting it in times of peace.

Marking the 108th year since the end of World War I, we pay our respects on this day to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice, those who have served in our nation’s armed forces, and those who continue to serve. UAEMS also recognizes veterans who remain as a service to their community as police officers, firefighters, dispatchers, and first responders.

We thank all veterans for their service 🇺🇸

10/31/2026

In memory of the lives lost on October 30.

One year ago, our campus and local community were shocked by the sudden loss of 3 students: Sophia Troetel, Josiah Santos, and Katya Castillo-Mendoza. Through the devastation, we have been able to come together for one another to remember those we have lost and to ensure their memory lives on.

Tonight and always, UAEMS holds all the families, friends, and loved ones affected by this tragedy in our thoughts, as we continue to serve our community in its times of need.

Help is available. For emergencies, dial 911
CAPS 24/7: 520-621-3334
Su***de & Crisis Lifeline: 988

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10/28/2026

Happy National First Responder Day 🚨🚑🚒🚓🚨

On this day, UAEMS celebrates our team of first responders who keep our agency running 24/7, 365 days a year, providing high-quality care around the clock for the University of Arizona community.

UAEMS also honors the countless paramedics, firefighters, police officers, and dispatch personnel who answer every call beside our crews. We are thankful to our partner agencies for their hard work and collaboration.

10/07/2026

September PULSE Report is here! 🚑

Another month of learning, responding, serving, and growing with UAEMS. From calls and training to community outreach, our members continue to show up for the University of Arizona community when it matters most.
Swipe through to see what UAEMS accomplished throughout September! 💙

10/07/2026

🚑 September PULSE Report is here! 🚑

Another month of learning, responding, serving, and growing with UAEMS. From calls and training to community outreach, our members continue to show up for the University of Arizona community when it matters most.
Swipe through to see what UAEMS accomplished throughout September! 💙

10/05/2026

Four years ago today, the University of Arizona community lost Dr. Thomas Meixner.

His passing became a catalyst for change and a lasting reminder of the responsibility we share to create a culture of safety, care, and preparedness across our campus.

As UAEMS members, we honor Dr. Meixner’s memory through our Oath for Tom: a never ending commitment to building a safer campus by broadening access to and knowledge of safety resources, strengthening communication, and caring for one another.

We contribute to this mission by providing high-quality emergency care while expanding access to safety education, preparedness, and resources throughout our community.

Today, we remember Tom, we honor those who continue to carry his legacy forward, and we recommit ourselves to serving our Wildcat community with sincerity, empathy, and clinical excellence.

10/04/2026

UAEMS is on scene for the Family Weekend Tailgate 🏈

With a campus full of Wildcats and their loved ones, UAEMS worked diligently to strategically mobilize crews across campus to cover high-density areas and address medical needs as they arose.

We started our day celebrating our EMS family with brunch at our station, then crews attended event briefings and prepared for service.

As always, remember to have fun, be safe, and BEAR DOWN 🐻⬇️

09/23/2026

Public Health Alert: Cychlorphine

What is it: The drug was detected 09/2026 in California among counterfeited drug tablets, which were found to either have traces of the substance or significant quantities. Its presence in California suggests that illicit drug supplies in Arizona may soon see this substance and complicate prehospital treatment of suspected opioid overdoses.

Additionally, a wave of misinformation has spread suggesting that naloxone (Narcan) is ineffective against Cychlorphine overdoses.
Currently, there is no published clinical evidence to support the claim that naloxone is ineffective for reversing cychlorphine overdose.

Signs/Symptoms:
Decreased Levels of Consciousness
Respiratory Depression
Unconsciousness
Cyanosis (blue or gray skin)
Respiratory Failure

*Cychlorphine may be mixed with other drugs, so symptoms may vary from those of a traditional opioid overdose

Treatment:
This drug should be treated as any other Opioid overdose, by immediately calling 911 and administering Naloxone. Multiple doses may be required given its estimated ~10-fold greater potency than fentanyl.

Approved by UAEMS Medical Direction

09/16/2026

🚑 UAEMS August Pulse Report 🚑

August was another month of learning, service, and growth for UAEMS! 💙 From calls answered to training completed and milestones achieved, take a look at this month’s Pulse Report to see the impact our EMS community continues to make.
Thank you to every member of the UAEMS team for showing up, serving our community, and keeping the pulse strong. 🫶

09/11/2026

🚨 UAEMS takes on the 9/11 Stair Climb 🇺🇸

Today, UAEMS members climbed 110 flights of stairs at Casino Del Sol Stadium to climb in honor of the 343 firefighters and 9/11 first responders who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Each step represents a life remembered, a family forever changed, and a commitment to never forget. We climb for those who ran toward danger, and for the first responders who continue to serve their communities every day.

🖤 343 remembered. Always honored. Never forgotten.

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1703 East 7th Street
Tucson, AZ
85721

Website

http://ems.arizona.edu/

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