Starke County EMS

03/28/2026

Starke County EMS completes training on difficult airway management.

Starke County EMS reported this week that its crews underwent some focused training.

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03/25/2026

🚑 Training Today to Save Lives Tomorrow 🚑

Today our crews completed focused training on difficult airway management — a critical skill that can make the difference between life and death. The session reinforced rapid recognition of airway compromise, advanced airway techniques, proper use of adjuncts and equipment, and coordinated team communication under pressure.

Why this matters:

•Difficult airways are unpredictable, preparedness saves time and lives.

•Rehearsal of skills and roles improves speed, safety, and decision-making.

•Regular simulation builds confidence and reduces errors in real calls.

Thank you to our instructors and every crew member who participated. We’re committed to continuous training and excellence in patient care!

03/20/2026

03/06/2026

Teaching CPR for Bella Vita in Knox as a community service. Check back for updates as more Community events will be announced for multiple first aid

02/26/2026

Thank you to everyone involved who spent hours helping get this task completed,
At 5pm 2/25/2026 the new Medic unit was placed in service, This is a 2026 Ford E 450 with a Osage ambulance package with 698 miles fresh off if the building line. One of our reserves should be back this afternoon.

02/20/2026

Congratulations to our newest EMT! Great job Riley !

01/10/2026

Please say a prayer for our EMS brothers and sisters at Lutheran EMS. Keep your family a little closer, hug them, love them, comfort and support them. Lutheran EMS all of our thoughts, prayers, strength and support are with you.

It is with the heaviest of hearts that we publicly announce the passing of one of our own, Paramedic Shift Lead Jake Amos.

Jake had been a dedicated member of Lutheran EMS for the past ten years serving communities throughout our entire coverage area. He touched countless lives with compassion, with kindness, and unwavering commitment to all those that he served.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Jake's family, friends and colleagues during this incredibly difficult time.

Rest easy our dear brother Jake. We have it from here!

01/04/2026

Congratulations to the new EMT graduates on their incredible achievement, marking the start of a challenging yet rewarding career in public safety, requiring skill, compassion, and resilience to serve communities in critical moments, with messages focusing on pride, future impact, and staying safe while making a difference.
Words of wisdom:
Keep your thirst for knowledge.
Keep your skills sharp.
Never ever forget compassion for others.
Never question yourself, don’t 2nd guess either.
You are the future of EMS
When you think you know it all, train more, study more.
Train as someone’s life depends on it.
Stay humble.

Starke County EMS

12/24/2025

From our house to yours, we wish everyone a safe happy holiday season! Merry Christmas.

’Twas the Night Before Christmas - EMS Edition

’Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the bay,
The rigs stood waiting for calls to relay.
The gear was all checked, the supplies neatly stowed,
Ready to roll down the dark, winding road.

The crew shared a moment, a laugh, and a bite,
Hoping for calm on this holy night.
But even on Christmas, the tones may still ring,
For emergencies pause not for carols we sing.

From homes wrapped in tinsel to highways so bare,
Wherever there’s need, the EMS is there.
Be it chest pains or crashes or a babe’s first cry,
We answer the call, with no question of why.

So here’s to the teams who stand in the fray,
Who give up their Christmas so others can stay.
Your dedication, your care, your courage so true,
This season, the greatest gift is you.

Merry Christmas to all, and to those in our care,
May you find peace this night, knowing we’re there.

12/08/2025

I would like to acknowledge a job very well done by Starke County EMS crew members Emt Hannah Bellamy, EMT Jason Osborne and EMR Taylor Palleson:
At 10:03 this morning Bass Lake California township fire department was dispatched to a house fire in Monterey with all occupants out but the animals. 6 dogs and 2 cats. Initial entry was made and 4 terrified dogs were rescued almost immediately, 2 additional dogs and 1 cat had escaped. 2nd cat was located under a collapsed roof. All animals from fire survived and were treated by Jason, Hannah and Taylor with love and oxygen. I am glad to have such caring employees. They even treated a minor fire related injury.
Great job had by all!
Thank you

10/23/2025

Thank you Community Service for feeding EMS today, it is very much appreciated by all of us!