The Faith EMS team shows up to care for their friends and neighbors. Their EMS training and dedication is saving lives. #EMSHeroesHighlights #RuralEMS #FirstResponders #EMSSavesLives Submitted by: Wade Derflinger – Faith, SD “Twice they have saved my life,” shared Wade Deflinger. “Kris Escott and her team out here in Faith are so appreciated and needed! ItContinueContinue reading “Faith Ambulance: Saving Lives and Caring for Friends “
Category Archives: EMS Hero Highlight
Scotland Ambulance: Close-Knit Town Thankful for Heart and Dedication of EMS Team
The ambulance crew in Scotland, SD, embodies the very best of rural emergency care. They are recognized as an EMS team that leads with skill, heart, and unwavering dedication to their community. #EMSHeroesHighlights #RuralEMS #FirstResponders #EMSSavesLives Submitted by: Becky Evans – Scotland, SD The ambulance crew in Scotland, SD, embodies the very best of rural emergency care. WithContinueContinue reading “Scotland Ambulance: Close-Knit Town Thankful for Heart and Dedication of EMS Team “
Grandson’s Actions and EMS Response Save Rancher’s Life
An unexpected turn while branding heifers left a Herreid rancher bleeding and numb. His grandson’s actions to stop the bleed and the quick response from EMS saved his life. #EMSHeroesHighlights #RuralEMS #FirstResponders #EMSSavesLives Submitted by: Dale Alfred Deibert – Herreid, SD The day of my accident was June 1, 2025. My two teenage grandsons wereContinueContinue reading “Grandson’s Actions and EMS Response Save Rancher’s Life”
Denise Gertsman: Backbone of Beresford Community Ambulance
Denise Gertsman has spent decades caring for the people in Beresford. As a trusted partner and EMS role model, she continues to strengthen and inspire the community. #EMSHeroesHighlights #RuralEMS #FirstResponders #EMSSavesLives Submitted by: Eli Seeley – Beresford, SD For nearly 28 years, Denise Gerstman has been the unwavering backbone of the Beresford Community Ambulance Service.ContinueContinue reading “Denise Gertsman: Backbone of Beresford Community Ambulance”
EMS Call Leads to Proper Treatment and Recovery
She had a sneezing episode and passed out. Her original plan was to lay down and take a nap. Thankfully, she called EMS and was treated immediately for a severe concussion. #EMSHeroesHighlights #RuralEMS #FirstResponders #EMSSavesLives Submitted by: Kathy Nelson – Timber Lake, SD In October 2021, I was sitting at my desk in the back room ofContinueContinue reading “EMS Call Leads to Proper Treatment and Recovery “
Traumatic Accident Requires EMS Teamwork
A traumatic motor vehicle accident required the teamwork of the sheriff, EMS team, and rescue squad to save both life and limb. #EMSHeroesHighlights #RuralEMS #FirstResponders #EMSSavesLives Submitted by: Vanessa Batie – Sisseton, SD My partner and I were dispatched to a motor vehicle accident that involved major trauma to the head and leg. When weContinueContinue reading “Traumatic Accident Requires EMS Teamwork”
Chuck Hanson: A Lifetime of EMS Impact and Leadership
Chuck Hanson’s impact on EMS spans decades. He has saved lives of patients and touched the lives of countless EMS team members and health care professionals. #EMSHeroesHighlights #RuralEMS #FirstResponders #EMSSavesLives Submitted by: Haden Merkel – Mobridge, SD For decades, Chuck has been a steady and trusted presence in emergency medical services in our region. His impact is deeplyContinueContinue reading “Chuck Hanson: A Lifetime of EMS Impact and Leadership “
Mobridge EMS: Showing Up Even During the Holidays
Take time to recognize and thank your local fire and ambulance crew for their dedication to the community. #EMSHeroesHighlights #RuralEMS #FirstResponders #EMSSavesLives Submitted by: Teresa Dame – Mobridge, SD Mobridge Fire and Rescue along with Mobridge Regional Hospital Ambulance service were the ones who responded to a medical emergency at my dad’s house on ChristmasContinueContinue reading “Mobridge EMS: Showing Up Even During the Holidays”
Rural Volunteer EMS was His Only Chance for Survival
Even before the ambulance arrived, a volunteer EMT was on the scene providing life-saving care. The rural volunteer ambulance crew was his only chance for survival. #EMSHeroesHighlights #RuralEMS #FirstResponders #EMSSavesLives Submitted by: Chuck Hanson – Selby, SD My daughter-in-law called at about 6:45 am on March 12, 2013, to tell me our son, Justin, hadContinueContinue reading “Rural Volunteer EMS was His Only Chance for Survival”
Collision with Deer Hits Home for Selby EMS Crew
He woke up laying on his back with everyone screaming. The EMS team’s quick response and calming presence saved his life. #EMSHeroesHighlights #RuralEMS #FirstResponders #EMSSavesLives Submitted by: Loren Moak – Selby, SD That night in June 2009 Loren Moak, an EMR from Selby, was riding his motorcycle home from an EMS training in Mobridge. HeContinueContinue reading “Collision with Deer Hits Home for Selby EMS Crew”