Shaler Hampton EMS

08/19/2026

REMINDER - Hands-Only CPR in the Parks again THIS SATURDAY, August 22nd! Stop by and meet Amanda and Nina, and in an amazingly short amount of time, learn how to save a life!

10:00am to 11:00am @ Denny Park
11:30am to 12:30pm @ Kiwanis Park (Main Pavillion)
1:00pm to 2:00pm @ Ellen Hughes Park
2:30pm to 3:30pm @ Fawcett Field

Open to any ages!

08/12/2026

COMMUNITY UPDATE: TEMPORARY STATION RELOCATION

Due to ongoing maintenance work at our Shaler station, Shaler Hampton EMS must temporarily vacate the station beginning this morning, August 12, through approximately 5:00 p.m. tomorrow, August 13.

During this time, our Shaler crews and ambulances will operate from Fugh Hall in Etna. This location was selected because it keeps us well positioned to respond promptly to all areas normally served from the Shaler station.

There will be no change in service.

As always, if you need an ambulance, CALL 911. Allegheny County 911’s trained professionals will assist you and always know the location and availability of our ambulances.

We wanted to keep everyone informed in case you notice no ambulances at our Shaler station—or several ambulances parked at Fugh Hall in Etna.

This will NOT affect operations from our Hampton station at all.

Thank you to Etna Fire Department for the hospitality!

08/07/2026

We are ON for tomorrow!

07/28/2026

Go to the park and learn how to Save A Life! We are offering Hands-Free CPR training in 9 different Shaler Township parks over 2 days, August 8th and August 22nd.

Although the sessions are one hour each - believe it or not, it won't take nearly that long to learn Hands-Only CPR.

We'll also be introducing the AED's that are available in 10 Shaler Parks, along with Stop the Bleed kits and Narcan.

No experience is necessary—just stop by and learn!

07/16/2026

We wanted to share this post from our partners at the Shaler Township Police Department to emphasize the safety perspective. We have had several patients from e-bike and electric scooter crashes, and some with significant injuries. We certainly encourage everyone to follow the law, but no matter what, wear the appropriate safety equipment, especially a helmet!

07/12/2026

Join the Team at Shaler Hampton EMS!

Full-Time Paramedic Opportunity

Shaler Hampton EMS is proud to serve the communities of Etna, Hampton Township, and Shaler Township. If you're looking for more than just another EMS job—if you want to build a career with an organization that is investing in its people, equipment, and future—we'd love to talk with you.

Our system includes:
• Two stations
• Two 24-hour ALS ambulances
• One 16-hour ALS ambulance
• One 12-hour BLS transport unit
• One 16-hour EMS Supervisor
• More than 6,500 emergency responses annually

Why Choose Shaler Hampton EMS - Exceptional Support!
You'll have support from every level of the organization—from our police & fire partners, Board of Directors, Medical Director, service leadership, and, most importantly, the communities we proudly serve.

We Invest in Our People
We're building the future of EMS for professionals who want a long-term career.

We offer:
• Competitive wages with significant pay increases in recent years—and we're not done investing.
• High-quality medical and dental insurance with 90% of premiums paid by the organization, from individual through family coverage.
• Benefits begin the first day of the month following your hire.
• 403(b) retirement plan with 4% employer match
• Short-term disability insurance
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Occupational injury supplemental insurance that pays benefits directly to you
• Generous PTO that begins accruing on your first day
• Employee Assistance Program
• Quarterly education days
• Modified Kelly Schedule with shifts managed through PlanIt, allowing you to know your schedule weeks in advance
• Daily EMS Supervisor (0700–2300) providing clinical and operational support
• Outstanding involvement from our Medical Director, including field response, including AHN's EMS Fellows

Industry-Leading Equipment
Our crews deserve the very best for their patients.
This year, we'll complete our fleet with a fifth identical Life Line ambulance, all built from specifications designed by our field personnel.

Our equipment includes:
• New ZOLL Zenix cardiac monitors
• Stryker Power-LOAD systems, Power-PRO stretchers, and powered stair chairs.
• LUCAS mechanical CPR devices
• ZOLL Z Vent ventilators (coming this fall)
• Sapphire IV pumps

What Makes Us Different?

The equipment is impressive - The benefits are outstanding.

But what truly makes Shaler Hampton EMS special is our people.

The knowledge, experience, mentorship, and professionalism of our EMTs, AEMTs, Paramedics, and leadership team are what make us one of the region's most progressive EMS organizations.

If you're looking for a place where you'll be supported, challenged, and appreciated—we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today at: www.ShalerHamptonEMS.org and click “Join Our Team”

Questions or applications can be sent to: [email protected]

07/02/2026

Please stop by and see us on July 3rd in Hampton or July 4th in Shaler!

Learn Hands-Only CPR or cool off in our air-conditioned tent - or do both! Full details below

07/01/2026

Today we honored a cornerstone of Shaler Hampton EMS, our Business Coordinator, Tim Banyas, for 30 years of service!

Tim started here exactly 30 years ago today with Shaler Area EMS, which served only Shaler Township at that time. Dedicated, loyal, community-focused, and always willing to step up for whatever is needed, he came here in an administrative role but eventually became an EMT as yet another way to serve the organization and the community. He has also been a key contributor to our growth to service both the Borough of Etna and Hampton Township.

Today, Tim oversees all of the business functions that are vital to the success of a small nonprofit organization—paying the bills, making sure our bills get paid, managing payroll, onboarding new staff, serving as our organizational historian, and still being the safety valve who jumps on an ambulance when needed. Very few people are cast from that mold these days, and we are incredibly fortunate to have him.

Thank you, Tim, for 30 years of dedication and service!

06/29/2026

A great article in today's Trib about the dangers of the heat that we will experience this entire week - featuring a member of our Board of Directors and Shaler Township resident, Christian Martin-Gill, MD. Well worth the read, and please remember to take care of yourself, but also the very young and our seniors - both are at a greater risk from the heat. Also a great time to be a Good Neighbor!

Hurricanes, flash floods and earthquakes may present as more directly threatening, but no weather kills more people each year than excessive heat, according to the National Weather Service. From 1999 to 2023, annual heat-related deaths in the U.S. more than doubled to 2,325, according to a 2024 stud...