Fayette County EMS District - FCEMS - Washington CH, Ohio

06/14/2026

🇺🇸 Happy Flag Day — June 14, 2026

Today we honor the flag and all it represents: the courage, sacrifice, and unity of our community.

We remember those who have served and continue to serve—our military, first responders, and everyday neighbors who step up when needed.

Thank you for your support and for standing with us.
— Fayette County EMS District

06/10/2026

🎉 Fayette County EMS — 50 Years Strong! 🚑🕰️

Throwing it back to an archived article that shows what community support looks like: Ralph Vance and Darrell Tissotof Fayette Carpet Outlet (210 E. Market St.) stepped up to donate replacement flooring for Fayette County Life Squad Vehicle No. 1, a 1978 Dodge — keeping our volunteer squad rolling for years to come.

Big thanks to R. Todd Monroe, Life Squad Coordinator, for coordinating and preserving this important piece of our history. 🙌🧰❤️

This is what 50 years of service is built on — neighbors helping neighbors, small businesses pitching in, and volunteers who answer the call. 📣

If you remember this era, rode in that rig, or know someone who served, drop a memory below, tag them, and let’s celebrate together! 📸👇

🔁 Share to spread the gratitude.
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06/10/2026

🎉 Fayette County EMS — 50 Years Strong! 🚑🚁

Throwing it back to June 10, 1981 — an archived Record‑Herald piece that spotlights our Fayette County Life Squad members who traveled to Akron for a Military Assistance for Safety and Traffic (MAST) helicopter operations review.

Dave Burchett, Kathy Monroe, and R. Todd Monroe represented our team in advanced training sessions — and R. Todd Monroe even served on the faculty, teaching emergency care for non‑breathing patients.

The article also notes a proclamation from Governor James A. Rhodes declaring “Emergency Medical Services and Rescue Week” to honor those who give countless hours to help the sick and injured. 👏📜

Let’s celebrate these early leaders and the skills they brought home — their dedication helped shape the lifesaving service we rely on today.

Share this post to honor Dave Burchett, Kathy Monroe, R. Todd Monroe, and every Fayette County Life Squad member past and present. ❤️🚑

06/09/2026

🎉 Fayette County EMS — 1981 Throwback 🚑
As we gear up to celebrate the Fayette County EMS District's 50th Anniversary in 2026, here’s a powerful look back at a June 10, 1981, article spotlighting the volunteer spirit that built our Life Squad.

The piece highlights the squad’s dedication — covering over 2,200 miles in April, logging 9,481 volunteer hours, and responding to 157 calls — all while training new student EMTs with a 72‑hour classroom course plus 20 hours clinical at Fayette County Memorial Hospital. 🕰️👏

Shoutouts to the volunteers pictured: Stan Brown, Kay Cruse, George Geesling, and Marilyn Newton — thank you for showing what community care looks like. 🙌📸 Your work then set the standard for the lifesaving service we honor today.

Want to help keep that legacy alive? The 1981 article reminded readers that the Life Squad was always looking for volunteers. 🩺❤️

🚨 Share this post to spread the history and honor the volunteers who made Fayette County safer.

06/06/2026

Fifty years ago, the Fayette County Life Squad began building the emergency care we still rely on today — and this archived article gives us a powerful look back. 🚑✨

Highlights from the archive:
Local EMTs kicked off a recertification and skills-refresh program at Fayette County Memorial Hospital, led with hands‑on training and expert lectures. 🩺

Physicians who taught and supported the squad included Dr. Ismael Lorente, Dr. Byers W. Shaw, Dr. John Louis, Dr. Ed Onusko, Dr. Michelle Morris, and Dr. Ralph Gebhart — thank you for sharing your expertise. 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️

Charter members and trainers like Dave Morrow were pictured practicing life‑saving techniques, showing the teamwork and dedication that built our Life Squad. 🙌

The Fayette County Sheriff’s Department also played a key role in training and community safety. 🚓

Fayette County EMS has come a long way since those training sessions — please like, share, and tag someone who remembers these early days or who’s proud of our local EMS heroes.

Let’s celebrate 50 years of service, sacrifice, and community care! 🎉👏

📸: From archived Fayette County Record Herald newspaper clipping

06/03/2026

06/02/2026

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05/31/2026

🎉 Celebrating 50 Years of FCEMSD - Share the Pride! 🚑

Fayette County’s Life Squad has been saving lives and teaching safety for decades — and as we head into the 50th Anniversary in 2026, let’s shine a spotlight on the volunteers who built this legacy.

Big thanks to Tom Meriweather (Life Squad Coordinator), Elizabeth Smith, Dave T***s, and Kathy Setty for the hands-on demonstrations and tireless community service that keep our county safer every day. 🙌👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️

From ambulance and rescue response to free first aid & CPR training, car-disassembly demos for students, facility tours, event standby, and search-and-rescue support — the Life Squad’s 35 volunteers did it all.

They’ve equipped the squad with modern rescue gear and the training to use it, and they’re always ready to assist other emergency services when called. ⭐📚

Help us honor these hometown heroes — like, share, and tag someone who should know about Fayette County’s Life Squad.

Let’s make sure their next 50 years are even stronger! 💪👏
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05/27/2026

🚑 Throwback to 1979 — As we gear up to celebrate Fayette County EMS’ 50th Anniversary in 2026, here’s a heartwarming look at two archived articles (Jan 25, 1979) that show how community spirit built the Life Squad we know today. 🙌

Highlights:
Miller Equipment Co. and Robert Young donated a 40‑channel CB radio, giving the New Holland unit vital communications with the county, police, and the hospital — a game changer for patient care. 📻✨

The New Holland Lions Club pitched in $100 toward a “Stokes” stretcher, helping crews safely reach and transport patients from hard‑to‑access places. 🛟
Village officials funded a reflectorized sign, and local businessmen and farmers helped provide housing for a new ambulance and a meeting place as the unit grew from six members to a larger team. 🚨🏠

From the second article: the Y‑Gradale Sorority (Washington C.H.) raised funds for yellow fog lights to improve safety on rural roads, and Mrs. Cheryl Huffman presented money for four child blood pressure cuffs — handed to coordinator Mary L. Lines to improve pediatric care. 🔦🩺

Unit leader John Rowland and president R. Todd Monroe are quoted as celebrating these community partnerships that strengthened emergency response across Fayette County. 📣❤️

This is a beautiful reminder that our EMS was built by neighbors helping neighbors — volunteers, local businesses, service clubs, and everyday citizens all pitching in. Share this piece of local history and tag someone who remembers these early days! 🕰️📚

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05/25/2026

🎉 Fayette County EMS — 50 Years Strong! 🚑❤️

Found this gem in the archives and had to share — a spotlight on the Fayette County Life Squad’s dedication, teamwork, and quiet heroism.

The article highlights how unpaid, highly trained volunteers answered calls, coordinated with hospitals, and kept our community safe night after night. Special shout-outs to Todd Monroe (Life Squad Vice President and author of the piece), Jane Williams (dispatcher), Geneva Hutchinson (crew leader), and crew members Harris and Overla for their service and steady hands.

“CAUTION EXERCISED — Crew leader Geneva Hutchinson checks for traffic in the intersection before proceeding.” 🚦

These volunteers weren’t just responders — they were neighbors who trained hard, practiced safe driving, and put patients first. Their teamwork and commitment built the foundation of the Fayette County EMS we celebrate today. 👏👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️

Help us honor them — like, share, and tag anyone who remembers these early Life Squad heroes or who’s served our community.

Let’s make sure their story gets the recognition it deserves as we head into the 50th Anniversary in 2026! 🕰️🎊

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