ELITE EMS

08/25/2026

A huge thank you to Underdog Contracting for clearing the brush on Mercer Avenue near our new station today! This greatly improved visibility for both our crews and oncoming traffic, making it much safer for everyone.

If you’re in need of landscaping or winter snow removal, give Underdog Contracting a call! They primarily serve commercial properties but also offer residential services. We truly appreciate their help keeping our crews and community safe! 🚑

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08/25/2026

🚌 SCHOOL IS BACK — PLEASE DRIVE WITH CARE! 🎒

One of our favorite things about this time of year is seeing everyone’s first-day-back photos! We absolutely adore seeing those smiling faces, new backpacks, and first-day excitement. 💚 We hope every student, teacher, and family in our community has an incredible, safe, and successful school year!

As our kids head back to school, please take a few extra seconds to slow down and stay alert. Watch carefully at crosswalks, bus stops, intersections, neighborhoods, and anywhere a child may potentially cross the roadway.

And please remember: unless a roadway is PHYSICALLY DIVIDED, traffic in BOTH directions must stop for a school bus and remain stopped until the bus’s red flashing lights are off and the stop arm is retracted.

A few extra seconds of patience can protect a child and an entire family. ❤️

From all of us at Elite EMS, have an amazing school year! Be safe, be kind, and watch out for one another. 🚑💚💙

08/20/2026

08/09/2026

As We Approach Year 16 💙💚

As we approach our 16th year and begin settling into our new station, we find ourselves reflecting on just how far we’ve come — and, more importantly, the people who made this journey possible.

Sixteen years ago, we were sitting on the floor of our first station, organizing supplies, cleaning, completing licensure paperwork, and preparing to open the doors to something we believed could make a difference in our community. We had a vision, a lot of determination, and a simple mission: to take care of people and put our community first.

Fast forward nearly 16 years, and so much has changed. We have grown, evolved, welcomed countless providers through our doors, and now have new ownership that shares that same commitment to community and family first. For that, we are incredibly grateful.

But through every change, the heart of Elite EMS has remained the same.

We genuinely love what we do, and most of all, we love the community we are privileged to serve.

When you call us, chances are we are walking into one of the worst, most frightening, or most uncertain moments of your life. We may only be with you for a short time, but during those moments, our goal is to make sure you feel seen, heard, cared for, and never alone. If we can bring you even a little comfort on a difficult day, we hope you remember us with a smile and know that we will always be here when you need us.

Our new station represents far more than a new building. It represents 16 years of hard work, growth, perseverance, friendships, lessons, laughter, tears, and an unwavering commitment to the Shenango Valley.

And none of it would be possible without our crews.

They are the ones you see holding a patient's hand. The ones reassuring a frightened family member. The ones celebrating your victories and quietly standing beside you during your hardest moments. They are advocates, caregivers, teachers, partners, and sometimes your biggest cheerleaders. Most importantly, they are people with truly incredible hearts, and we could not be prouder of the team that represents Elite EMS every single day.

We are still settling into our new home, but we are excited to announce that we are planning an Open House this fall. We cannot wait to welcome our community through the doors, share this incredible new building with you, and introduce you to more of the amazing people who make Elite EMS what it is.

From sitting on the floor organizing supplies nearly 16 years ago to walking through the doors of our new home today, one thing has never changed:

Our community has always been at the heart of everything we do.

Thank you for trusting us. Thank you for supporting us. And thank you for allowing us the privilege of caring for you and your families for nearly 16 years.

Here’s to the next chapter. 💙💚

Elite EMS

07/22/2026

On September 23, 2014, while responding to a call in Delaware Township, our crew came across a dog we never could have imagined would change so many lives forever. ❤️🐾

We named her Hope.

At first, she wasn't sure what to think of us, but it didn't take long before those walls came down and she stole every single one of our hearts. After convincing Glenn to let us bring her back to the station until the Humane Society could take over, something incredible happened... Hope found her family. ❤️

She immediately became best friends with our station dog, Humphrey, and for the next decade the two of them were inseparable. They napped together, played together, greeted crews together, and reminded us every single day that sometimes the very best therapy has four paws. 🐶❤️

We never knew Hope's full story. We know she had endured unimaginable trauma before finding us. She carried the scars of multiple old injuries and eventually required the amputation of her front leg. But if you knew Hope, you know that never slowed her down. She healed, adapted, and went right back to catching tennis balls out of the air like she'd been doing it her entire life. Three legs never defined her... her heart did. 🎾🐾

Hope wasn't just one person's dog. She belonged to all of us. She had more than 20 owners, coworkers, best friends, and family members. She somehow knew exactly who needed her on the hard days. She could make even the worst shift a little brighter. And, of course, if she wasn't thrilled with your decisions, she'd let you know with her famous teeth chattering or that unforgettable little lip snarl. 😂❤️

Her story inspired people around the world. She was featured in our local newspaper, The Dodo, and even National Geographic's "28 Amazing Dogs." But to us, she was never famous... she was simply Hope. 🌎🐾

In 2021, Hope and Humphrey began their retirement with Amber and Derek, and what a beautiful retirement it was. Camping trips, vacations, new furry siblings, endless adventures, and a lifetime of unconditional love. They gave her the golden years every dog deserves. ❤️🏕️🐶

Today our hearts are shattered. There simply aren't enough words to express how deeply she will be missed. 💔

Hope, as you cross the Rainbow Bridge today, I hope Humphrey came running to meet you. I hope there are endless stuffed donuts to destroy, tennis balls to chase, soft blankets to nap on, and fields where you can run as fast as you want. 🌈🐾🥹

Thank you for showing us what resilience looks like. Thank you for reminding us that healing is possible. Thank you for proving that love really can change a life.

Your story changed countless people, and your legacy will live on forever as we continue to advocate for the incredible comfort, healing, and unconditional love that station pets bring to first responders. ❤️🚑

Run free, sweet girl. Until we meet again. 🌈🐾❤️

If you have a favorite photo or memory of Hope, we'd love for you to share it below. Let's celebrate the amazing life of a dog who truly changed the world, one heart at a time. 📸❤️

07/08/2026

We are fortunate to have rapid access to advanced air medical resources in our region. This past Saturday, STAT MedEvac arrived within minutes to provide critical transport for a patient whose condition required immediate access to specialized care. Their swift response significantly reduced transport time compared to ground transport, ensuring the patient reached definitive care as quickly as possible.

We also want to recognize and thank the members of Mercer East End Fire Department. Before we even opened the back doors of the ambulance, they had already established a safe, secure landing zone, allowing for a seamless transition when the aircraft arrived. Their preparedness, professionalism, and commitment to teamwork are second to none, and they are truly among the very best.

To the crews of STAT MedEvac and Mercer East End Fire Department, thank you for your dedication, exceptional teamwork, and unwavering commitment to serving our community. Partnerships like these make a difference when every second counts.

06/13/2026

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05/19/2026

EMS WEEK 2026 🚑💚

“Improving Outcomes, Together.”At Elite EMS, those words are more than a mission statement — they represent the commitment shared between EMS providers, dispatchers, firefighters, law enforcement, nurses, physicians, hospitals, and every first responder who works together to care for our communities.

This week, we celebrate the incredible men and women of EMS — not only here at Elite EMS, but every provider, dispatcher, firefighter, police officer, nurse, physician, and first responder who answers the call day after day.

EMS is far more than lights, sirens, and emergency calls. It is compassion during someone’s worst moment. It is holding a frightened patient’s hand, calming a family member in chaos, celebrating the victories, and carrying the weight of the losses together. Every interaction leaves an impact on us — the thankful hugs, the tears, the laughter shared in difficult moments, and the lives forever connected to ours. Our patients change us just as much as we hope we help them.

To our crews at Elite EMS — thank you for the sacrifices you make that often go unseen. Thank you for the missed holidays, sleepless nights, long shifts, and the emotional strength it takes to continue showing up with professionalism, empathy, and heart. Your dedication to this community never goes unnoticed.

We are also incredibly grateful for the relationships we share with our fellow first responders and healthcare partners. From law enforcement officers standing beside us on difficult scenes, to firefighters working shoulder to shoulder during emergencies, to dispatchers who are the calm behind every call, to hospital staff continuing patient care after we leave — we are proud to stand alongside all of you. EMS is strongest when we work together as one team with one mission: serving our communities.

This profession is not easy. It demands resilience, sacrifice, and unwavering compassion. Yet despite every challenge, EMS providers across this country continue to answer every call with courage and commitment.

To every EMT, Paramedic, Dispatcher, Firefighter, Police Officer, Nurse, Physician, and healthcare professional — thank you for everything you do. Thank you for your dedication, your professionalism, and most importantly, your heart.

From all of us at Elite EMS:Happy EMS Week 2026. We are honored to serve beside you. 💚🚑

05/15/2026

This National Police Week, the staff of Elite EMS would like to extend our deepest gratitude and respect to every law enforcement officer serving our communities each and every day.

Your courage, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment do not go unnoticed. Day in and day out, you answer calls that most could never imagine, often placing yourselves in danger to protect complete strangers. The physical and emotional toll that comes with wearing the badge is something we recognize and deeply appreciate.

As first responders, we know firsthand the strength it takes to walk into uncertainty, remain calm during chaos, and continue showing up no matter the circumstances. We are incredibly thankful knowing that when situations become difficult, dangerous, or unpredictable, law enforcement is standing right beside us. Your partnership, support, and dedication to public safety make an immeasurable difference not only to EMS, fire, and emergency personnel, but to the entire community we proudly serve together.

To all officers, deputies, troopers, detectives, dispatchers, and support staff — thank you for your bravery, professionalism, and service. We honor those currently serving, those who have served, and especially those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.

From all of us at Elite EMS, thank you for all that you do and for the sacrifices you and your families make every single day. Stay safe, and know you are appreciated far more than words can express.