Monongalia EMS

08/31/2026

International Overdose Awareness Day 💜

As first responders, we see overdose differently.

We see the person behind the statistics. We see someone’s child, parent, sibling, friend, coworker, or neighbor. We meet people on some of the hardest days of their lives, and we see firsthand how substance use and overdose affect not only one person, but entire families and communities.

We respond. We treat. We administer naloxone. We support families standing nearby hoping for another chance with someone they love. Sometimes, despite everything that is done, we witness the heartbreak an overdose leaves behind.

Those experiences stay with us.

International Overdose Awareness Day is a reminder that every life has value. It is a day to remember those we have lost, support those who are still fighting, recognize those in recovery, and stand beside the families who carry the impact every day.

For first responders, our job isn’t to judge how someone arrived at their worst moment. Our job is to show up, provide care, preserve dignity, and give them the opportunity to see another day.

Today, we remember the lives behind the calls and the families behind the faces.

💜 End the stigma. Remember without judgment. Act with compassion. Every life is worth saving.

08/31/2026

Come out to the Blacksville Volunteer Fire Dept. social hall at 6pm to honor the providers and fire department members for the lifesaving skills they performed on Easter Sunday.

Multiple EMS workers and firefighters from north central West Virginia will be honored later this month for their efforts this past Easter Sunday that helped save a life.

08/30/2026

🚨 We're Hiring: Regulatory & Compliance Specialist 🚨

Mon EMS is seeking a highly motivated Regulatory & Compliance Specialist to help ensure the safety, compliance, and operational excellence of our organization.

In this critical role, you'll oversee:
✅ Regulatory compliance and risk management
✅ HIPAA privacy and safety programs
✅ Fleet, facilities, and asset management
✅ Vendor relationships and operational analytics
✅ EMS regulatory and licensure requirements

Minimum Qualifications:
✔ Bachelor's degree in Healthcare, Operations, or Business Administration
✔ EMT Certification/Licensure
✔ Valid Driver's License
✔ 3+ years of EMS, healthcare, or operations experience

If you're passionate about compliance, organizational excellence, and supporting emergency medical services, we'd love to hear from you.

📋 Job Code: JR26-42272
🔗 Apply today: monems.org/careers

08/28/2026

🚨🚦 TRAFFIC ALERT 🚦🚨

08/28/2026

🎉🚑 Congratulations to Maya Sarich! 🚑🎉

Please join us in congratulating Maya Sarich on successfully passing her National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) exam!

Passing the NREMT is a significant accomplishment and marks an important milestone in Maya's journey as an EMS professional. Her hard work, dedication, and commitment to learning have paid off, and we are incredibly proud of her achievement.

Maya is the latest member of our EMT student program to reach this goal, and we look forward to seeing the positive impact she will have while serving the residents and visitors of Monongalia County.

Congratulations, Maya! Your Monongalia EMS family is proud of you, and we can't wait to see what the future holds. 👏🎓🚑

08/26/2026

🎉🚑 Congratulations, Alex Merritt! 🚑🎉

We are proud to congratulate Alex Merritt on successfully passing the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) Exam!

Alex is the fourth student from our EMT class to achieve this important milestone, demonstrating dedication, hard work, and a commitment to serving others. Passing the NREMT is a significant accomplishment and marks the beginning of an exciting career in emergency medical services.

Please join us in celebrating Alex's achievement and wishing him continued success as he takes the next steps in his EMS journey. We are excited to see the positive impact he will make in our community!

👏 Congratulations, Alex! Your Monongalia EMS family is proud of you!

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08/26/2026

🚑 Monongalia EMS Weekly Review | August 17 - August 24 🚑

This past week, Mon EMS responded to 495 calls for service across Monongalia County.

Every number represents a person, a family, or a neighbor experiencing a moment they couldn't face alone. Whether it was a medical emergency, a motor vehicle crash, a lift assist, or a routine transport, our EMTs and paramedics were ready to answer the call.

The graphic below provides a snapshot of the wide range of incidents our crews managed over the last seven days. Behind each response is a team of highly trained professionals dedicated to delivering compassionate, lifesaving care whenever and wherever it's needed.

We are proud to serve this community 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and we remain grateful for the trust you place in us. Thank you to our personnel, our public safety partners, and the residents of Monongalia County for your continued support.

When seconds matter, we're honored to be there.

❤️ Serving with compassion. 🚑 Responding with professionalism. 🏠 Committed to our community.

08/25/2026

🎉 Congratulations to our third EMT student, Emma Stream, on successfully passing her NREMT Exam!

Emma's dedication, perseverance, and hard work have paid off, and we are incredibly proud of this achievement. Passing the National Registry exam is a major milestone on the journey to becoming an EMT, and Emma has demonstrated the commitment and determination needed to succeed.

Please join us in congratulating Emma on this outstanding accomplishment.

We can't wait to see all the great things she'll achieve in her EMS career! 🚑👏

08/25/2026

Heroes walk among us. ❤️

This month, several EMS professionals and firefighters from Monongalia County and surrounding communities will be recognized for their lifesaving actions on Easter Sunday, when their quick response and teamwork helped save a patient experiencing a choking emergency that progressed into cardiac arrest. Thanks to their skill, dedication, and commitment to serving others, that patient was able to return home to their family neurologically intact.

Please join us in congratulating these first responders and thanking them for the incredible work they do every day. 👏🚑🚒

Multiple EMS workers and firefighters from north central West Virginia will be honored later this month for their efforts this past Easter Sunday that helped save a life.