EMS Unlimited: Aurora, NE

09/05/2026

Today is a bittersweet milestone - EMT Paulina has spend the last two weeks in - here from Colorado to help with the transition. Paulina was a huge help and not only brought answers to the teams questions but also brought her fun, positive energy! Thank you for loaning us this member of the team to help with the transition! Today she was celebrated on her departure by being named the Positivity Potato 🥔 - hard to see in the picture but that’s a trophy worthy of a mantle for sure!!!

08/31/2026

Your August run report - 14 days in-service, starting August 18th. As the months progress additional data points will be refined and published.

08/27/2026

Week 1 recap at - first order of business - the flag pole was missing something very important last week! And, did you know that without a way to keep your flag lit at night, it comes down! Know this, you can trust your EMS director when not only does she know how to fold it, but her daughter does too!

The team is learning new platforms and processes - which in EMS is rarely “enjoyable” they are learning to work with new teammates and through it all, still responding to your 911 calls without delay! Use this post to comment your support for the highly skilled professionals who have joined the team as new members and those who have made the transition - from either position their courage to join us should be celebrated and their dedication to the entire city and county should be applauded.

We don’t have pictures of everyone on the team, we will work on introductions over the coming weeks.

In the meantime, as always, we encourage you to call, email or simply stop by the station - just to say hello or ask questions and shake hands.

08/20/2026

It’s been a fun and exciting week, and it’s only Wednesday! Through it all, one thing has become abundantly clear, has its home! That feeling you get after a long road trip and you walk through the front door of your house, the invisible weight that unloads from your shoulders when you plop down on your own couch, the sense of “aaahhh” when sit down for family dinner - that’s what Aurora is! Thank you for such a wonderful show of support! Thank you to Hampton Fire and Rescue Marquette Fire and Rescue Phillips Fire & Rescue Giltner Fire & Rescue, Aurora Volunteer Fire Department (Nebraska) - Aurora Nebraska Police Department Hamilton County Nebraska Sheriff Memorial Community Health Aurora Chamber of Commerce - your support means more than you know - we are honored to serve you!

08/18/2026

Good evening!! Over the past few months we have been asked why we took interest in Aurora. YOU! The simple answer is, you - your kindness and welcoming community has been wonderful and gracious. We can’t say it enough, we humbly and respectfully say, Thank you and we are grateful for the opportunity to serve you. units 2371 and 2372 will call dispatch as “in service” at 0700 tomorrow morning.

08/15/2026

Good evening, Aurora — happy Friday!
This is our last post before we’re on the ground. Monday, the EMS Unlimited team arrives in town. Tuesday morning, is in service.

We’re grateful for the warm welcomes we’ve already received, and excited to welcome the members of the incumbent team who have entrusted us with their careers and livelihoods: every person at EMS Unlimited — EMT to CEO to the folks in the back office you may never meet to the Critical Care - advanced practice Paramedic, will show up, every single day, we will all serve with compassion, humility and professionalism for this community and for each other.
That’s it. That’s the whole plan, and we .
See you Tuesday, Aurora. 🚑

08/14/2026

Back in May someone asked us about our retention - sometimes we are really proud to not “lose” an employee - we are proud to be a part of their story! Landon graduated boot camp this week after his time with us in Colorado.

Nobody likes to see a member of the team leave, but in this instance we are so proud we lost an EMT!

From EMT to Enlisted - soon to be combat medic 🇺🇸
Proud isn’t a big enough word. Landon started with us as an EMT — now he’s serving his country. We watched him grow, and now we get to support his new adventures. Go get ’em, Lando. 💪

08/12/2026

Happy Wednesday! Based in Topeka, Diego is responsible for the company’s clinical performance and compliance. He also manages our safety program. Diego is new to us at EMS Unlimited and still getting settled into his role but has seriously hit the ground running! If you join us on the 19th for our open house you’ll have an opportunity to meet him and learn more about the clinical excellence his leadership will bring to Aurora!

Diego Vargas is a dedicated healthcare professional committed to service, education, and patient centered care. With more than 14 years of experience in EMS, fire services, and clinical leadership, Diego has led teams through complex operational challenges while maintaining the highest standards of safety, compliance, and quality care. Experience includes leading field operations, supporting telemedicine and in-home care initiatives, and managing health clinics with a strong focus on accountability, compassion, and excellence.

As an instructor, Diego is passionate about mentoring the next generation of EMS providers and strengthening the communities they serve. The mission is simple: to build strong teams, support providers, and ensure every patient encounter reflects excellence. Outside of work, Diego enjoys spending time with family, traveling, and pursuing continuous learning.

08/11/2026

Tonight’s introduction is not a person - it’s a capability, backed by dedicated professionals committed to excellence in patient care!

This is an team conducting training on the transport ventilator from Zoll. The Impact Vent. Capable of multiple modes of mechanical ventilation in addition to terms you might have heard: CPAP and BiPap!

For patients intubated (the breathing tube) that need pressure ventilation, volume ventilation - assisted to synchronize with intrinsic breaths or full respiratory support. And, the patients we want to keep from being intubated: via a mask, CPAP is one-way constant air pressure. BiPAP is two-way that helps exhale air back out.

Learning to safely care for patients who require this degree of care is no small task. Mastering not just the machine but the medications and proper settings and fine tuning of the device will take commitment and professionalism! Give your team a high 5 and a round of applause for the service they will be bringing to our community!

08/08/2026

It’s been busy busy at -buttoning up loose ends. A quick double intro:

The ambulance in the back - that’s Grace! She’ll be joining the Aurora fleet. Every apparatus gets a name - Grace was named by the team when she was brand new 2 years ago. She’s been serving in Colorado, Kansas and Nebraska the last two years, now that she’s found a home in NE plates will be a priority! The ambulances that have been serving Aurora will remain in Aurora - any name suggestions for the team to choose from?

In the other ambulance, sitting passenger, Mike! He’ll be a new face in town soon. A 20+ year veteran, Critical Care Paramedic!

Critical Care means an ambulance with more medications and more equipment to safely transport patients with higher acuity needs!