ELITE EMS

05/25/2026

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.

05/15/2026

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Room 4125 at Passavant. She is hoping come home tomorrow.

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 started the same way it always does at Elite EMS — crew changes, truck checks, station duties, and catching up. To us, it was just another day doing what we love. ❤️🚑

At 959am, everything changed.

Our crews were dispatched to the home of our Director of Operations’ mother for severe chest pain. Earlier that morning, Brenda had messaged her daughter Ashley to cancel cardiac rehab because she “felt sick.” When Ashley — an ICU Advanced Tech at Jameson — and her fiancé Jeff, Manager at EMT Ohio and former flight paramedic, stopped to check on her after she stopped responding to messages, they immediately knew something was terribly wrong.

Before the call was even disconnected, our dispatch center already had an ambulance en route.

Brenda’s other daughter followed the ambulance to the residence, and from the moment our crew walked through the door, everyone knew this was bad… very bad. Our responding crew immediately jumped into action alongside Brenda’s family, all of whom work in healthcare and did absolutely everything possible for her.

Brenda was suffering from an inferior wall MI (heart attack) with a 100% blockage. She repeatedly became unresponsive and needed immediate transport to a facility capable of handling her extensive cardiac and vascular history.

Our dispatchers never missed a beat. Mercer County 911 was contacted by radio for a helicopter intercept at the Jameson helipad, and STAT MedEvac responded with an 11-minute ETA — incredible timing from a residence in Farrell. 🚁

Ashley was permitted to fly with her mother while the rest of the family made the drive to UPMC Passavant. During the flight, Ashley kept everyone updated as Brenda continued fighting for her life.

Now look at these times:

🕙 10:07am — First EMS patient contact🏥 11:03am — Arriving at UPMC Passavant and heading to the cath lab

Less than ONE HOUR from first patient contact to surgery.

Total care time in Ground EMS care from arriving to patients residence in Farrell to Stat crew 28 minutes- Jameson is 17 miles from her residence.

That is absolutely incredible and a true testament to the teamwork between dispatchers, EMS crews, Mercer County 911, STAT MedEvac, and UPMC Passavant. It also proves that even serving a rural community, we can still get critically ill patients where they need to be — FAST.

Brenda ultimately required FOUR additional stents. Just three hours after multiple episodes of becoming unresponsive, she came out of the cath lab awake, talking, and still just as chatty and spicy as ever. 🌻

She later described feeling as though she was seeing Heaven.

We will never take this miracle for granted, and soon… we get to bring our mother home. ❤️

If her story saves even one life, then sharing it is worth it.

⚠️ Especially for women — PLEASE do not ignore symptoms because you think it’s indigestion, the flu, exhaustion, or stress. Call 911 and get checked.

Signs & Symptoms of a Heart Attack in Women:• Chest pain, pressure, tightness, or burning• Pain in the jaw, neck, shoulder, back, or arm• Nausea or vomiting• Shortness of breath• Extreme fatigue• Sweating or clamminess• Dizziness or fainting• Indigestion-like discomfort• Feeling “off” or flu-like symptoms

We also want to thank the incredible people who helped save Brenda’s life:

🚑 Justin & AJ — Thank you for your professionalism, calmness, and compassion while dealing with the Ivan sisters as their mother was trying to die in front of them. Even while we were crying, scared, and hearing Brenda repeatedly say she was dying, your reassurance helped carry us through.

❤️ Ashley & Jeff — Thank you for checking on her, trusting your instincts, and getting her help immediately. Jeff, your experience and calm presence helped everyone during one of the worst moments imaginable.

🚁 STAT MedEvac — Thank you for caring for her as though she were your own family and allowing Ashley to fly alongside her mother.

💙 Gabby — There are not enough words to thank you for your support, patience, and for explaining everything over and over when our minds simply could not process it all.

🏥 And finally, UPMC Passavant — because of your rapid interventions, we still have the opportunity to love her, laugh with her, and spoil her. From the physicians and surgeons to the nursing staff, cardiac rehab team, and everyone involved in her care… you are absolutely incredible.

Please take symptoms seriously.

A 100% blockage can feel like “the flu” before the chest pain ever starts.

Call 911. It could save your life. ❤️

With love- Elite Staff

05/07/2026

This week, we proudly celebrate National Nurses Week — and truly, we hope every nurse knows just how appreciated and respected they are.

The compassion, professionalism, knowledge, and strength you bring to every patient interaction does not go unnoticed.

You are not only making an incredible difference in the lives of your patients and their families, but you also make a lasting impact on all of us in EMS and healthcare.

The teamwork, support, and moments we share beside you during some of life’s most difficult situations are something we are endlessly grateful for.

Thank you for the long hours, the comforting words, the quick thinking, the advocacy, and the heart you pour into your profession every single day. Healthcare simply would not function without you.

From all of us at Elite EMS, thank you for everything you do for our communities, our patients, and your fellow healthcare providers. We appreciate you not only this week, but every day. 💙💚

Happy Nurses Week! — Elite EMS

05/05/2026

Congratulations, John Daniels! You are an exceptional paramedic and Brookfield is fortunate to have you. We appreciate them sharing you with us and look forward to seeing what the future holds for you!

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04/29/2026

🚑 List of clothing sizes in comments! We will happily accept any donations at station & Sarah Bosley will make sure they recieve them.

When one of us hurts in EMS, we all feel it—and in those moments, we are reminded that this profession is more than a career… it is a family. And what we do best, time and time again, is come together to lift one another back up.

Our colleagues at Emergycare in Greenville have experienced a devastating loss. One of their employees and his girlfriend tragically lost their home in a house fire. While we are grateful that no one was home at the time, they have lost everything—including three beloved pets.

In the face of such heartbreak, we ask our community, our partners, and our fellow responders to come together in support. Please consider attending the upcoming event, donating a basket, or contributing in any way you can. Every act of kindness—no matter how small—helps restore hope and rebuild what was lost.

We will remain in close contact with our friends at Emergycare and will continue to share updates regarding specific needs, including clothing sizes and essential items.
Let us stand together as one—because in EMS, we are more than coworkers, we are .

Jeff & Courtney, please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. We stand beside you with unwavering support and compassion every step of the way.

With heartfelt sympathy and strength,
Elite EMS Staff

04/27/2026

At Elite EMS, we take great pride in supporting our local businesses and the community we serve.

🏗With the ongoing construction of the City Center, we want to remind everyone that the small businesses located in the plaza behind us on E. State Street remain OPEN and truly need your continued support during this time.

Access is still available:

↗️If traveling west, you can enter the plaza using the parking lot before the roundabout

↙️If traveling east, access is available just after the roundabout

👀If you happen to pass the entrance, you are welcome to safely utilize our lot to circle back—please just remain mindful of emergency vehicles entering and exiting at all times.

💅This plaza is home to TM Nails and several other valued local businesses that greatly appreciate your support.

🛍Thank you for continuing to shop local and stand behind the businesses that help make our community strong.
— Elite EMS 🚑