Metropolitan Emergency Medical Services (MEMS)

10/30/2025

🚑🎉 100% FIRST TIME PASS RATE! 🎉🚑
Congratulations to the newest EMTs in Arkansas! Through dedication and hard work, all members of Rookie 53 have conquered the NREMT exam on their first attempt! This group will graduate tomorrow and begin their new careers with us here at Metropolitan EMS.

10/29/2025

Congratulations to MEMS Firefighter Class #2 for completing EMT training with the MEMS EMS Academy today! This group's next step is to take on the NREMT exam.

We wish you all the best as you return to your agencies, and we are confident you will do great!

🚒 Little Rock Fire
🚒 North Little Rock Fire
🚒 Sherwood Fire
🚒 Stuttgart Fire

10/28/2025

Today, we celebrate those who answer the call when it matters most.
Thank you to all our partners and our amazing team at MEMS for your dedication to your communities every single day. Happy National First Responders Day!

10/17/2025

FLASHBACK FRIDAY
Eight years ago today, Metropolitan EMS Communications became the 249th Medical ACE-Accredited Center in the world and one of only a few in Arkansas. We’ve proudly maintained our accreditation ever since, continuing our commitment to excellence in emergency communications.

Our incoming fleet of trucks will display both our ACE and CAAS Accreditations, a visible reminder of our dedication to quality, safety, and service to our community, not only in the field but also on the phones and radios.

learn more about ACE on their website: www.emergencydispatch.org/what-we-do/accreditation

10/16/2025

We are proud to have been awarded the Commitment Award alongside our partners at Baptist Health of North Little Rock, today.

This level is designed for organizations that have progressed to the point of demonstrating a serious commitment to using quality principles to attain performance excellence.

We’re honored to be recognized and will keep striving for excellence in every aspect of our operations.

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10/13/2025

Way to go Medics Gerenski and Vanhook!!!

We are proud to announce a new record in our stroke care! Just one week after achieving a six-minute door-to-TNK administration time, our team has now set an even more remarkable record of four minutes from arrival to TNK administration for an acute stroke patient.

This achievement reflects outstanding collaboration between MEMS for early pre-hospital notification, Pharmacy, the Emergency Department staff, and Dr. Keller (Neurology). Their seamless coordination demonstrates the power of teamwork and our unwavering commitment to providing the fastest, safest, and highest-quality care to our community when every second counts.

10/11/2025

We’re super proud of Ken, our Fleet Manager at Metropolitan EMS! 🚑 While camping at Petit Jean, the paramedic in him came out and he didn’t hesitate to jump into action. Ken was one of four people recently honored for helping save a life, and we couldn’t be prouder!

Way to go, Ken!

MORRILTON, Ark. — What began as a peaceful family camping trip on Petit Jean Mountain turned into a fight for life — and on Friday, that story came full circle with a celebration of survival and he…

10/09/2025

Nominated by their supervisors and peers, we are pleased to announce our 2025 Stars of Life, who will represent Metropolitan EMS at the November 2025 American Ambulance Association Stars of Life program in Washington, DC.

The Stars of Life program by the American Ambulance Association recognizes ambulance professionals who have shown exceptional commitment to their communities and the EMS profession.

Congratulations to this group, and thank you all for representing the best of MEMS and EMS nationwide.

Read more about our Stars with their photo.

10/09/2025

Way to go Medics Dunlap and Millican!!

We are proud to announce a new record of just 6 minutes from door to TNK administration for an acute stroke patient. This incredible achievement was made possible through the seamless collaboration of our Emergency Department team, Dr. Keller (neurologist), Pharmacy, MEMS pre-hospital providers for their early notification, and Radiology staff for their prompt imaging. Every second counts in stroke care, and this milestone shows the power of teamwork and our shared commitment to providing the fastest, safest, and highest quality care to our community.

10/01/2025

Thank you to Geyer Springs FBC for providing a live stream of David's service today. The live stream should start a few minutes before 2:00pm.

Link: https://vimeo.com/event/3938743
Password: GSFBC

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09/30/2025

Services in memory of David Jones will be held this Wednesday at the Geyer Springs First Baptist Church at 12400 Interstate 30, Little Rock, AR 72210.
▪️Visitation: 12:30 PM
▪️Memorial Service: 2:00 PM

All who knew and loved David are warmly invited to attend.

In lieu of flowers, David requested that donations be made to the MEMS Foundation (Arkansas Emergency Medical Foundation). Donations can be sent to 1121 W. 7th Street, Little Rock, AR 72201 or made online at: foundation.metroems.org

09/26/2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of MEMS Founder David Jones.

In 1980, David played a pivotal role in establishing the Little Rock Ambulance Authority, which would later grow into the public, non-profit organization we now know as MEMS. He invested both his time and personal resources to help the City of Little Rock conduct a study that shaped the future of emergency medical services. Dissatisfied with the providers that prioritized revenue over the well-being of patients and medics, David championed a model built on service to the community without a tax.

He was honored to serve as LRAA’s first Chairman and continued his service as a Tenured Joint Emergency Medical Services Commission member until his passing.

Because of David’s dedication, we are where we are today, advancing emergency medical care in Arkansas and beyond through education, service, and compassion. Because of David, we are Here for Life.

Even at 94, David faithfully attended board meetings with the same passion and commitment that first inspired him to advocate for better emergency medical care.

David’s legacy of service, vision, and unwavering commitment will continue to guide MEMS and be felt for generations to come.