A1 Emergency Medical Services

05/19/2026

What better time to announce our upcoming EMT Course than during EMS Week?🚨🚑🤩

Join the Horizon Health team for an EMT-Basic certification course this fall - see important details below!

📍 At the Horizon Health Education Center (15197 US Highway 150, Paris, IL 61944) on Mondays and Thursdays, 5 - 9 pm.
💰 The course fee ($1,000) includes a student polo shirt for clinical hours, student workbook, a drug screen, a background check, and will also cover the applicant’s first exam attempt through the National Registry.
👤 Applicants will be considered on a first come, first served basis.
‼️ Applicants will be screened prior to being accepted into the class, which may include a brief meeting or phone interview. Internet access is required, as this is a hybrid course. Access to Jones & Bartlett Learning and all course materials are provided. CPR certification is included in the course.
💻 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟑𝟏 (MyHorizonHealth.org/Classes).

For more information, email [email protected] or call 217-466-4149.

05/18/2026

During National EMS Week, we proudly recognize the incredible dedication, compassion, and professionalism of our EMS providers and all of those who answer the call 24/7 to care for our communities during their most critical moments.

We also want to thank our EMS systems, hospitals, dispatchers, law enforcement agencies, and neighboring departments who work alongside us every day as part of a coordinated team effort. Strong partnerships and teamwork are what make exceptional patient care possible.

To all of those who serve in EMS, thank you for your commitment, sacrifice, and unwavering dedication to helping others when they need it most.

05/10/2026

03/19/2026

With the warmer weather here, we’re seeing more people out enjoying the sunshine — biking, walking, and spending time outdoors.

🚴‍♂️ Please remember:
• Always wear a helmet
• Stay alert and avoid distractions
• Watch for vehicles at all times
• Use crosswalks and follow traffic signals
• Make eye contact with drivers before crossing

🚗 Drivers:
• Slow down in residential areas
• Watch for cyclists and pedestrians, especially children on various types of bikes and scooters
• Give everyone plenty of space when passing

Parents, please have conversations with your kids regarding safety outdoors, a little reminder every time they go outside to play! A few extra seconds of awareness for everyone can prevent serious injuries. Let’s all do our part to keep our communities safe

03/06/2026

We are hiring.. Please see below.

02/05/2026

🚨 NOW HIRING - MULTIPLE POSITIONS 🚨
Looking to start or grow your EMS career? Join the A1 EMS team and make a real difference in the communities we serve! We’re currently hiring for full-time and part-time positions in Altamont, Arcola, and Pocahontas.

Tag someone who’d be a great fit ⬇️

01/01/2026

Happy New Year! Wishing everyone a safe, happy, healthy, and successful 2026. We’re honored to serve our communities in the year ahead.

12/25/2025

On this Christmas Day, we’re reminded that the true spirit of the season is found in service, kindness, and caring for one another. While many are gathered around the tree with family and friends, our providers are on duty—answering calls, offering comfort, and being there when our communities need them most.

To the communities and families we proudly serve: thank you for the trust you place in us. To our crews working today: thank you for your sacrifice, compassion, and dedication, not just today, but every day of the year.

May your homes be filled with warmth, peace, and joy. Wishing everyone a safe, blessed, and Merry Christmas. 🎄🚑✨

12/13/2025

Douglas & Coles Counties
Traffic is being diverted off I57 South Bound at Arcola Exit #203 due to 20+ accidents between Tuscola- Mattoon

12/10/2025

❄️ Subzero Temperatures Expected – Stay Safe & Stay Warm ❄️

As temperatures drop below zero this week, A1 EMS wants to remind our communities to take extra precautions. Extreme cold can become dangerous very quickly—especially for children, older adults, and anyone without reliable heat.

If you or someone you know needs a safe place to warm up, please use one of the designated community warming centers attached below. These locations are open to help keep everyone safe through the severe cold.

Cold Weather Safety Tips:
• Limit time outdoors and layer clothing.
• Bring pets inside.
• Check on neighbors, friends, and family who may need assistance.
• Keep space heaters at least 3 feet away from anything flammable.
• If you lose heat, head to a warming center rather than waiting it out.

Our crews will be out responding throughout the weather event—please stay safe, stay warm, and don’t hesitate to call 911 in an emergency.

— A1 EMS 🚑🧡

Warming Centers Available Monday, December 15th, 2026