Mineral County Emergency Medical Services

05/27/2026

Congratulations to Chief Lauren Trenter on successfully completing her critical care transport class and becoming a certified MCCP (mobile critical care paramedic). This is the highest level of critical care certification offered within WV! We are so proud of Lauren's dedication to self-improvement and continuous refinement of her craft. Thank you for always striving to improve our program through educational leadership!

Please everyone, extend your biggest congrats to Lauren when you see her around the community!

05/25/2026

Reflecting on this past EMS week, I’m so blessed and truly privileged to work alongside some of the most dedicated and selfless providers.

For starters, we want to congratulate Justin Hogue, our newest National Registry Paramedic, and our first certified graduate of the Response 1 preceptor program. Justin put in countless hours of studying, on site clinical time, and sacrifice for this accomplishment. We are so proud of his achievement and look forward to his future success as a provider!

Mineral County EMS might be a small agency, but we have big dreams. This group of team members show up every single day to turn these dreams into a reality. They give of themselves for others without any ask in return. The drive to always better themselves and provide the most excellent care to our community is unmatched. The goals of Mineral County EMS extend beyond answering the call. Education is vitally important to growth and each of our providers has put forth efforts to become certified instructors in some facet of pre-hospital medicine. They volunteer their time to teach classes within the local community and participate in community outreach events. We have been privileged with the most technologically advanced vehicle and equipment for rural medicine in our area and state - this is not taken for granted but viewed as a point of pride among the agency members. We will keep pushing the envelope to be the best because our community deserves the best.
I know that as we continue to reach new heights, I can count on every single member of this team to rise to the occasion, fall back on their training, use their experience, and keep pushing forward.

Thank you - Jordy, Josh, Christina, Herk, Craig and Lauren. I cannot express my gratitude to you all enough. This is more than just a team, it’s a family. You deserve all of the recognition and respect. Keep being excellent. Please enjoy some photos over the last year 💙

-Doc

05/07/2026

THIS SATURDAY, 5/9!!

PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL FOR FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS ON ARRIVAL, PARKING, ETC.

IF YOU HAVE NOT YET RSVP'ED AND WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND, YOU MAY STILL EMAIL AT:

[email protected]

04/23/2026

🚨 WE’RE HIRING – PER DIEM PARAMEDICS 🚨

Mineral County EMS - Response 1 - is looking for motivated, skilled paramedics to join our team and help deliver high-quality ALS care to our community.

Join a team that is actively shaping the future of rural prehospital care. Be part of a progressive ALS response vehicle bringing innovative, evidence-based medicine directly to the field. From being the first rural county in West Virginia to implement a prehospital blood program to participating in POCUS pilot initiatives, our providers are on the cutting edge of EMS. Our mission is rooted in delivering high-quality care where it matters most. Come work alongside a dedicated group of clinicians and leaders who value education, mentorship, and continuous improvement - with opportunities to help train the next generation of EMS providers.

Position: Per Diem Paramedic
Pay: $24/hour

Minimum Requirements:
-At least 2 years experience as a licensed paramedic
-Prehospital blood administration certification through WV OEMS
-Active affiliation with a Mineral County Volunteer EMS agency
-Must be in good standing with all state and local EMS policies and regulations
-C3 endorsement preferred
-Willingness to serve as a preceptor for local college programs (BLS & ALS)

APPLY TODAY!
Submit your resume and credentials to [email protected]

Deadline to Apply: May 8th

04/23/2026

REMINDER TO RSVP FOR TRAINING!

Join us in a training experience to enhance clinical knowledge and hands-on skills for cardiac-related emergencies through simulation and small group based learning!

6H of CE credits. FREE TO PROVIDERS.

May 9th at 9:00 AM - WV STEPS Center in Morgantown, WV

Looking forward to seeing you there!

04/14/2026

IMPORTANT INFO FOR ALL EMS PROVIDERS:

Please attend one of the upcoming protocol update classes. These are mandatory by the WV OEMS and must be completed by May 1, 2026.

Options within Mineral County conducted by C. Cox:

-April 14th — Burlington VFD 44 @ 6:00PM

-April 20th — Fountain Station 39 @ 6:30PM

-April 22nd — New Creek Station 38 @ 6:30PM

-April 23rd — Keyser EMS Station 57 @ 6:30PM

-April 28th — Burlington VFD 44 @ 6:00PM

Additional options throughout Hampshire County and other surrounding areas are available.

04/06/2026

**TRAINING OPPORTUNITY!!!**

Come join us for a day at the WV STEPS Center in Morgantown for cardiac simulation and review. All providers, BLS and ALS, welcome! No personal cost to attend. Additional information regarding directions, classroom location, etc. to be provided.

RSVP IS REQUIRED as there are limited seats. Looking forward to seeing you there!

03/23/2026

Congratulations, Kaitlyn! This is such a well-deserved recognition for outstanding work within our community. Proud to have you on our team!

Please join us in congratulating Kaitlyn Grimm, our PVH March Patient Safety Star! ⭐️

Kaitlyn demonstrated outstanding leadership and collaboration during the launch of the pre-hospital blood transfusion program with Mineral County EMS.

She meticulously researched statewide practices, coordinated with system Blood Banks, developed policies and forms, and led validation processes to ensure safety and readiness.

Her initiative and dedication helped the program launch successfully and on time, bringing a major advancement in emergency care to our community. Kaitlyn’s commitment to patient safety and her proactive approach reflect the values we uphold every day.

Thank you, Kaitlyn, for your leadership, dedication, and the meaningful impact you’ve made for our patients and community. We are proud to recognize your exceptional contributions! 💙

03/21/2026

Prehospital blood saves lives. We’re so privileged to have these opportunities here within our state and in our own community!

Mineral County Emergency Medical Services’ new prehospital blood program is trending as the most popular EMS1 article.

03/12/2026

Another blood class opportunity in Mineral County. Please send an email if you wish to register, cost of the class is free!

03/09/2026

Thank you, ThePeakedT for an awesome article about our Blood Program! Excited and privileged to be able to bring this life saving treatment to our patients in Mineral County and the surrounding area!

A traumatic crash and weather-grounded helicopter pushed Mineral County EMS to rethink how blood reaches patients