Alva EMS

06/03/2026

Congratulations Sage! Good luck to you, we will miss you.

05/23/2026

We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Share Medical Center, Woods County Dispatch, St.Marys, and Survival Flight 24 for the thoughtful goodies, treats, and support shown to our crews this week.
Your generosity and recognition mean more than you know. EMS is truly a team effort, and we are fortunate to work alongside organizations that share the same commitment to serving our community.
Thank you to the staff at St.Marys & Share Medical Center for the exceptional care you provide to our patients and for being an invaluable healthcare partner. Thank you to Woods County Dispatch for being the calm voice on the other end of the radio and helping coordinate emergency responses around the clock. Thank you to Survival Flight 24 for the critical service you provide to our region and for being there when our patients need advanced and rapid transport.
We appreciate each of you and the vital role you play in the emergency services system. Together, we help ensure the residents of Northwest Oklahoma receive the care they need when they need it most.
Thank you for helping make EMS Week special and for all that you do throughout the year.

05/22/2026

As EMS Week comes to a close, we want to take a moment to recognize and thank every member of the Alva EMS family.
The late nights. The long transfers. The difficult calls. The missed holidays, family gatherings, and special moments. The lack of sleep. The emotional and mental toll that comes with answering the call day after day. These sacrifices often go unseen, but they matter, and so do each of you.
Rural EMS is not easy. Our crews face long transport times, challenging weather conditions, limited resources, and critical decisions that must be made in seconds. Through it all, you continue to show up with professionalism, compassion, and dedication to the people of Woods County.
What makes this team even more remarkable is the commitment to continued education and professional growth. Many of you spend your time off attending classes, completing continuing education, studying for advanced certifications, and sharpening your skills, not because you have to, but because you want to provide the highest level of care possible to our patients. The time and effort you invest in becoming better providers directly benefits every person who calls 911 and every patient entrusted to our care.
We are incredibly fortunate to work alongside some of the very best providers around:

Heather Boeckman, Paramedic
Ethan Flynt, Paramedic
Olivia Decker, Paramedic
Katey Bullock, Advanced EMT
Tabitha Robinson, Advanced EMT
Susy Altamirano, Advanced EMT
Rebecca Davidson, Advanced EMT
Brooke Meyer, Advanced EMT
Ronald Vasquez II, EMT
Nathaniel Atienza, EMT
Katie Church, EMT
Britni Beck, EMT
Brandon Keplinger, EMT
Brendan Lohrding, EMR
Austin Durkee, EMR

Thank you for your commitment to this service, to one another, and to the citizens we serve. Thank you for the compassion you show patients on their worst days, for the teamwork you demonstrate during difficult situations, and for the countless hours you dedicate to keeping this community safe.
Your impact reaches far beyond the back of an ambulance. You are a source of comfort during emergencies, a reassuring presence during uncertainty, and a lifeline for our community when help is needed most.
You are appreciated more than words can express, and we are proud to serve alongside each and every one of you.
Happy EMS Week from all of us at Alva EMS. 🚑❤️

05/04/2026

Happy International Firefighters’ Day to the dedicated men of the Alva Fire Department!
Today we recognize and celebrate your courage, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment to serving our community.
Your service does not go unnoticed, and we are incredibly thankful for all you do for Alva and the surrounding communities.
We appreciate you today and every day!

04/15/2026

So incredibly blessed with such a strong group of people to dispatch our calls!

Day one of dispatcher week began with the Woods County Board of County Commissioners signing a proclamation declaring April 13th-19th Public Safety Telecommunications Week!

Woods County E911 would like to thank the Board Of County Commissioners for their support to our mission.

NPSTW is held annually the second week of April, it serves as a time to recognize telecommunicators, the true first first responders, and to thank them for their dedication to public safety.

04/09/2026

4/9/2026 at approximately 9 am will be participating in a mock training exercise with the PN program at Northwest Technology Center, Alva Fire Department, Woods County E911 and Share Medical Center - A St. Anthony Hospital Affiliate.

During this time, you may notice emergency lights, increased radio traffic, and the presence of first responders. Please be aware that this is only a drill and there is no cause for concern!

These exercises are an important part of ensuring we are prepared to respond effectively in potential scenarios. We appreciate your understanding and support as we continue to train and serve our community.

04/08/2026

It’s been a busy and rewarding week for our crews!

Several members completed specialized training focused on K-9 emergency care. They learned how to stabilize, treat, and perform life-saving interventions for working dogs in the field. 🐾

We also had the privilege of being selected by local 8th grade students for EMS job shadowing. We showed them around and introduced them to other departments that make public safety a team. It’s always an honor to share what we do and help inspire the next generation of healthcare providers.

These students will be attending M.A.S.H. Camp at Northwest Technology Center this summer, where they’ll get hands-on opportunities to explore careers in healthcare. We’re proud to play a small part in their journey!

03/06/2026

Update: Sorry for the delay in the storm sirens going off. Woods County E-911 suffered some damage to their dispatch center due to a lighting strike. The storm siren testing was to test all functions of their system to determine if there were any propelms and there were issue identifed that delayed the activation of the sirens at 12:10pm. Woods County E-911 has since corrected the issue and all storm sirens work as they should at 4:10pm. Thanks for everyone’s  patience.

Chief Miller

The Alva Fire Department will be testing our Storm Sirens today at 12:10 p.m.

11/13/2025

11/12/2025

Big Congratulations to our very own Advanced EMT, Katey Bullock! 🎉
We’re thrilled to share that Katey Bullock has been awarded the Heartland Education Paramedic Scholarship!
This incredible achievement is a testament to her dedication, hard work, and passion for serving our community. We couldn’t be prouder to see one of our own taking the next big step toward becoming a Paramedic.
Please join us in congratulating Katey on this well-deserved honor — your Alva EMS family is so proud of you!