Clarion Ambulance Service

06/17/2026

Thanks to our crew members who came to work at the Festival last weekend! We were happy to be a part of the days activities and thankful our services were not needed. One of the crew was very tired as you can see…

Last night we took a tour of Clarion’s new water treatment facility. Thank you to Adam and Brady for showing us around and discussing the various chemicals on site and the hazards they can pose. Afterward Dawn and Tim led the group in medical and trauma skills reviews. You guys did great!!

06/15/2026

Congratulations Eduardo, Tate, Beckett, and Charley, who were our winners in the EMS Week coloring contest! Thanks for stopping by the first aid stand at the Festival. Enjoy your prizes!! (Photos posted with permission from parents.)

06/11/2026

📅 Make your plans now for Festival Saturday!

From pancakes and the parade to KidZone, live entertainment, vendors, shopping, food, and evening music, there's something happening all day long in downtown Clarion.

🥞 6:00 AM – Pancake Breakfast at the Fire Department
🇺🇸 10:30 AM – Parade
🛍️ 11:00 AM – Vendors & Businesses Open
🎈 11:00 AM – Kid Zone Opens
🎶 11:00 AM – Stage Entertainment
🕺 12:00 PM – Elvis Impersonator
🚜 1:00 PM – Pedal Pull by Hawkeye Pedal Pull
💃 2:00 PM – CDTA Dance Performances

Then head to The Brü in the evening for:
🍔 Black Dog BBQ
🎵 Schooner Brother's
🕗 8:00–11:00 PM

Grab your lawn chairs, bring the family, and spend the day celebrating Festival in Clarion!

Check out the itinerary below and start planning your day.

05/20/2026

Happy EMS Week 2026!

Answering the call every day and night, our amazing crew is recognized this week for their dedicated service to Clarion and all the training and hard work they put in!!

A huge THANK YOU to Pam and Mark from First Citizens Bank for providing dinner for us last night! It was delicious and we appreciate your ongoing support of EMS.

Pictured below are Christian Bruner (EMT student), Lance Austin (driver), Kristyn Hennigar (EMT), Jennifer Littlejohn (AEMT), Dawn Sherman (EMT), Amy Reiter (driver), Bob EnTin (driver), Jason Moore (EMT student/driver), and Tim Jones (EMT/AEMT student). NOT PICTURED: Heather Sprecher (RN), Sarah Sprecher (EMT), Leland Williams (AEMT/Paramedic student), Dennis Ostrem (Paramedic), Mason Wardell (driver), Steve TerHark (EMR), and Chris Jones (EMR).

Many of our crew are in the process of leveling up their certifications right now! Our next EMT class begins this fall, right here in Clarion. If you or someone you know would be interested in being an EMT or a driver, please reach out to one of our crew members for details or contact Jen at 515-532-3831.

05/01/2026

UPDATE*****
SHE HAS BEEN LOCATED!
THE BELMOND POLICE DEPARTMENT WOULD LIKE TO THANK EVERYONE WHO CALLED IN, STOPPED US, OR REACHED OUT IN ANY OTHER WAY! OUR COMMUNITY IS PHENOMENAL!!!
The Belmond Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating a Missing Juvenile:
Zoey Cother was last seen in Belmond before bed on April 28, 2026.
Zoey is a white, 15 year old female, approximately 5 7, 110 lbs.
Zoey is believed to be in the Spencer, Iowa area.
If you have any information about this case, please contact Belmond Police Department at 1-877-442-3357.
Please help us share this!

04/29/2026

Mercy College of Health Sciences will again be offering an EMT course beginning May 11. This course is formatted to deliver one weekly online instruction session and one in-person skills night each week. We had great success in our last class and want to keep the momentum going. If you are interested, please visit Mercy's website at www.mchs.edu and look for information under 'continuing education on-demand' or [email protected]. Sponsorship may be available for Clarion-area individuals!

Mercy College in Des Moines, Iowa, has been transforming students into healthcare professionals through bachelor, associate, and certificate programs.

04/25/2026

Our crew have been busy this month. We had a visit from Simulation in Motion for a night of education and hands-on skills performance review on April 13. Using state-of-the-art human patient simulation manikins, we worked through both pediatric and adult scenarios, some of which are more common and some that are not. We are thankful to have this valuable resource available to us and are excited to bring QUARTERLY trainings to Clarion in 2027!!

Moving forward, we have hazardous materials refresher training night, EMS week May 17-23, Festival in the Park, and the Wright County Fair in July. New EMT class will be offered beginning in August.

The end of June will bring another big change in our service - we’ll show you soon!! 🚑

04/20/2026

We are adding to our crew! Send your resume to [email protected], or drop it off at City Hall or the Clarion Police Department.

04/13/2026

National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week is April 12-18.

This week, we recognize the calm voices behind the scenes who guide, support, and save lives every day. Your professionalism, dedication, and steady presence make all the difference. Thank you for being the lifeline of our community and Wright County!

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas!