Ritchie County Ambulance Authority Inc

08/01/2026

Crews our covering fair events all weekend! Stop by and say hey to our crews.

Don’t forget back to school drive tomorrow Harrisville Family Dollar, and Pennsboro Dollar general! 10 am 2pm!

07/30/2026

As a friendly reminder. Back to school supply drive will be taking place this Saturday! Please like our fb page and share this. All supplies stay in our county to help out our students! If for some reason you can’t make it at the times listed, feel free to drop them off to one of our stations!

📚🚑 Ladies and Gentlemen... It's That Time of Year Again! 🚑📚
Our Annual Back-to-School Supply Drive is almost here!
📅 Saturday , August 1
🕙 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Family Dollar – Harrisville
📍 Dollar General – Pennsboro
Year after year, these stores graciously welcome us back because of the incredible support from our community. Thanks to all of you, this event continues to be a huge success!
Since it's Fair Week, you can help in two ways:
🛒 Shop ahead of time and help us fill our ambulances with school supplies, or
🛍️ Stop by one of our collection locations during the event and shop while you're there.
Every school supply collected stays local and goes directly to help local students and families prepare for a successful school year.
Thank you for helping us make a difference in our community. We can't wait to see everyone on August 1!

Ritchie county, can you all share this for us?
Thank you.

RCAA Staff!
❤️📚 LET'S GO REBELS! 📚

07/20/2026

📚🚑 Ladies and Gentlemen... It's That Time of Year Again! 🚑📚
Our Annual Back-to-School Supply Drive is almost here!
📅 Saturday , August 1
🕙 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Family Dollar – Harrisville
📍 Dollar General – Pennsboro
Year after year, these stores graciously welcome us back because of the incredible support from our community. Thanks to all of you, this event continues to be a huge success!
Since it's Fair Week, you can help in two ways:
🛒 Shop ahead of time and help us fill our ambulances with school supplies, or
🛍️ Stop by one of our collection locations during the event and shop while you're there.
Every school supply collected stays local and goes directly to help local students and families prepare for a successful school year.
Thank you for helping us make a difference in our community. We can't wait to see everyone on August 1!

Ritchie county, can you all share this for us?
Thank you.

RCAA Staff!
❤️📚 LET'S GO REBELS! 📚

06/23/2026

Crews are helping out with 4H camp this week. We will be there several days this week teaching first aid, CPR and Stop the bleed!

06/13/2026

Crews took 459 to Cairo Days Parade this morning! And 459 sure was shining. Ritchie County Ambulance authority would like to thank the citizens for their continued support, as we love providing the citizens of Ritchie county with Top notch care Emergency care!

06/02/2026

As we review the month of May, our team has responded to 148 calls, demonstrating their unwavering dedication to ensuring the safety of our community. With the warmer season approaching, our teams look forward to participating in various events, delivering exceptional service and fostering community engagement. Over the coming months, we will be preparing for our annual Back to School Drive, an initiative that relies heavily on the generosity of community members like you. Your continued support is crucial to the success of this initiative, and we appreciate your loyalty. In the event of an emergency, please remember to dial 911.

05/14/2026

It's national police week, so let's give it up for the guys with the handcuffs and bad coffee that keep our county safe. Big thanks to our daily heroes the Ritchie county sheriff’s Dept, and the WVSP for keeping the good fight going. We're rooting for you, we back the blue daily. But honestly, who's the genius who scheduled Police Week before EMS Week, don’t we save you all daily?

05/11/2026

Energetic and enthusiastic on a Monday morning. We are pleased to be teaching CPR to 15 seniors at Ritchie County High School today. The Ritchie County Ambulance Authority would like to extend congratulations and best wishes to the Class of 2026, who will be graduating in a couple of weeks. GO REBELS!

05/03/2026

For the month of April we had 156 calls, and our ambulances have been turned into mobile bug bars due to bug season, and now that May is here, warmer days and even more squashed bugs are on the way.

Here are some tips, tricks, and pointers for the warmer months that we hope show up soon!

Stay hydrated—drink water regularly, even if you don’t feel thirsty
Avoid strenuous activity during peak heat hours (usually 10 AM–4 PM)
Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing and sunscreen
Take frequent breaks in shaded or cool areas
Never leave children or pets in parked vehicles—even for a short time
Know the signs of heat-related illness (dizziness, nausea, confusion, excessive sweating or lack of sweating)
Check on elderly neighbors and those with medical conditions
Use caution when swimming—never swim alone and supervise children closely
Wear helmets and protective gear during outdoor activities like biking or sports
Be mindful of ticks and insects—use repellent and check for bites after outdoor time
Stay aware of weather conditions and be prepared for sudden storms
Keep a basic first aid kit available during outings

As always, Please dial 911 for any emergency you may encounter!

04/30/2026

New year, new change’s, annually our protocols change! Effective midnight tonight, modifications will be implemented in our trucks and medication boxes to align with these revised protocols. Our employees have successfully completed the mandatory 2026 protocol training update. We reaffirm our commitment to excellence and express gratitude to the citizens of Ritchie County for their ongoing support.