Mary Greeley Paramedics

06/01/2026

Welcome to June! We had a busy month of May with a total of 574 responses and are looking forward to the warmth of summer here in June. 😁🚑

Below is a breakdown of our response numbers from last month!

05/29/2026

Over the last couple of weeks, our crews have been attending the Farmers Market on Main Street here in Ames!

We have been able to show off our equipment to the p***c, give tours of an ambulance and supervisor vehicle, and be there to provide medical care if needed.

If you see us at a public event please come say hi! We are always happy to chat!

Questions? Email [email protected]

05/24/2026

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As we wrap up EMS Week 2026, we want to extend our sincere thanks to the paramedics and staff at Mary Greeley Medical Center for their continued partnership and support of the Iowa State University and Ames communities.

Your professionalism, compassion, and dedication make a difference every single day. Whether responding to emergencies, supporting our students, staff, faculty, and visitors, or working alongside our first responders, your commitment to service does not go unnoticed.

We greatly appreciate the strong partnership we share and all that you do to help keep our communities safe and cared for.

Thank you for your service and for all you do throughout the year. Mary Greeley Paramedics Mary Greeley Medical Center

05/22/2026

Recently, multiple MGMC EMS ambulances were dispatched by the Story County Sheriff's Office to a burn-related incident. MGMC EMS responded with Story City/Lafayette Township First Responders and Story City Fire Department.

Upon arrival, crews identified two teenage patients with significant burn injuries. Both patients were assessed and treated on scene, with one patient being transported by ground ambulance and another requiring air medical transport to a burn center.

We are grateful for the teamwork and support from Story City/Lafayette Twp. First Responders, Story City Fire Department, Story City Police Department, LifeFlight Des Moines, and the dispatchers at the Story County Sheriff’s Office.

This incident serves as a reminder that burn injuries can happen quickly and unexpectedly. Taking fire safety precautions around open flames and outdoor fires can significantly reduce risk. Stay safe everyone!

05/22/2026

To close things out for EMS week this year, we are celebrating EMS Recognition Day. Today we are celebrating all of the work of ALL EMS providers.

We are proud to serve alongside 13 other First Responder / EMS agencies here in Story County. All of these services deserve recognition for their dedication when time matters most. From volunteers to career providers, everybody plays their role during the chaos.

Ames Fire Department
Gilbert-Franklin Twp. Fire and Rescue Agency
Roland Fire & Rescue
Nevada Fire Department
Story City/Lafayette Twp. First Responders
Kelley/Westory Fire Department
Cambridge Fire and Rescue - Not pictured
Colo Fire and Rescue
Collins Fire & Rescue
Zearing Fire Department
Huxley Fire and Rescue
Maxwell EMS
Story County Medical Center EMS

We look forward to another year of serving our communities and providing excellent care in those critical moments between life and death!

05/21/2026

Today is Save a Life Day!

As we continue through EMS Week we are showcasing some of our equipment we use to save lives! Namely the LUCAS Device, the Zoll X-Series Cardiac Monitor, and the Sapphire IV Pumps!

The LUCAS Device performs chest compressions at a constant rate and depth for an extended period of time. When a cardiac arrest happens, good chest compressions are detrimental to patient survival. This device allows providers to have another set of hands free while perfect compressions are being performed. 💓

Our Zoll X‑Series Cardiac Monitor, soon to be replaced by the new Zoll Zenix, allows us to take patient vitals, perform 4 and 12 lead cardiac monitoring, monitor expired carbon dioxide levels, and much more. The upcoming Zenix monitors will expand these capabilities even further, giving us more tools to assess and treat patients quickly and accurately.

Last but certainly not least, all of our trucks have multiple Sapphire IV pumps. These amazing devices allow providers to administer dozens of infusion medications at extremely precise rates, ensuring safe and accurate dosing during critical care transports.

Every piece of equipment we carry is vital to improving patient outcomes, keep an eye out for more videos to come today!

05/20/2026

Here we go with another day of EMS Week!

Today we’re celebrating EMS for Children Day. We’re excited to talk some of the pediatric‑focused equipment we use to keep our smallest patients safe and cared for.

To start, we carry Ferno NeoMate and PediMate devices, which are designed to help keep the little ones safe during transport. The NeoMate is designed to secure children 5-14lbs and the PediMate is designed to secure children 10-100lbs. 👶

We also have extensive monitoring equipment including pediatric blood pressure cuffs pediatric, cardiac monitoring stickers in the event they need additional monitoring, and pediatric pulse oximetry devices, which are sticky so little hands can't pull them off.

Those are just some of the things that we carry for the pediatric calls that we see. See you guys tomorrow!

05/19/2026

As EMS Week continues, today we’re taking a moment to recognize EMS Safety Day. We’re using this day to highlight the importance of vehicle safety.

Our crews respond to, quite literally, hundreds of motor vehicle accidents every year. We have learned that a vast majority of those accidents involve those who are either A) unrestrained, or B) distracted while driving.

With that being said we urge everyone to fasten their seatbelts and remain alert while driving. Taking your eyes off the road for just a couple seconds can lead to tragedy! 📱

See everybody tomorrow as we continue through the week!

05/18/2026

Today is EMS Education day, and thus we wanted to talk about some of the Truths vs. Myths involved with EMS to help educate everyone!

We look forward to seeing you guys tomorrow for EMS Safety Day!

05/17/2026

Happy EMS Week everyone!

This week we are going to be celebrating everything and everyone in EMS. We are looking forward to showcasing all the different aspects of our agency!

We'll have different posts for every day of the week until EMS Week is over, so stay tuned!