Grant County Ambulance

08/24/2026

CONTINUING EDUCATION AT GCA

Today, Grant County Ambulance hosted an Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Recertification Course for our providers.

Keeping skills sharp and staying current with the latest resuscitation guidelines is an important part of providing high-quality emergency care when every second matters.

Courses like ACLS give our providers the opportunity to refresh critical skills in:

🫀 Cardiac arrest management
⚡ Recognition and treatment of life-threatening rhythms
💊 Emergency cardiac medications
🫁 Airway and respiratory management
🤝 High-performance team resuscitation

08/22/2026

Join us for this car seat event at GCA.

Stop by and make sure your car seat is installed properly or if you have one that needs installed we can do that as well.

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08/17/2026

08/13/2026

**ADVANCING CARE AT GCA**

Over the past two days, Grant County Ambulance employees have been completing ventilator training in anticipation of adding ventilators to some of our units in the near future!

This training gives our providers hands-on experience with ventilator setup, operation, troubleshooting, patient monitoring, and the management of both invasive and non-invasive ventilation during patient encounters.

Adding ventilators to our capabilities will be another important step in strengthening the level of care we can provide to critically ill and injured patients in the field.

We’re proud of our employees for continuing to train, learn, and prepare for new equipment before it enters service.

Better equipment. More training. Greater capabilities. Better care for Grant County.

08/01/2026

**Why Does Rural EMS Utilize Medical Helicopters?**

Over the past week, Grant County Ambulance has responded to several serious emergencies that required patients to be transported by medical helicopter.

In rural communities, access to trauma centers, stroke centers, cardiac catheterization labs, and other specialized hospitals can be over an hour away by ground. When every minute counts, air medical transport can significantly reduce the time it takes for critically ill or injured patients to receive the advanced care they need.

A helicopter is never requested simply because it's available, it is requested when a patient's condition and the circumstances indicate that rapid transport to a higher level of care offers the best chance for a positive outcome.

We appreciate the continued partnership of our local fire departments, law enforcement, dispatchers, and our air medical crews who work together to provide the highest level of care possible for the citizens and visitors of Grant County. Together, we're committed to bringing the right care to the right patient at the right time.

07/26/2026

Last night, Grant County Ambulance responded to a serious motor vehicle accident that was initially reported through an automatic crash detection alert.

Many newer smartphones, smartwatches, and vehicles are equipped with technology that can automatically contact 911 after detecting what appears to be a significant collision. These alerts can be lifesaving when someone is unable to call for help due to their injuries or location.

While not every automatic crash detection alert turns out to be an emergency, every activation is treated as if it could be. We'd much rather respond and find everyone safe than risk delaying care for someone who needs it.

If your device accidentally contacts 911, please stay on the line if you are able and let the dispatcher know you are okay. This helps prevent unnecessary emergency responses while ensuring resources remain available for those in need.

Technology can never replace people looking out for one another, but it has become another valuable tool in helping first responders get to those who need us most. Last night's incident is a reminder that these systems can make a real difference when seconds matter.

Thank you to Bayard VFC, Mt. Storm VFC, Tucker Co EMS, Southern Garrett EMS, Healthnet Aeromedical, WVSP, All Ours Towing, and Grant County OEM/911 for the excellent work on scene and behind the scenes.

07/21/2026

🚑 Making Training a Priority 🚑

At Grant County Ambulance, we believe that investing in training is investing in lives. Thanks to new training equipment provided by state funding, our providers now have even more opportunities to sharpen their skills, practice realistic scenarios, and deliver the highest level of care to our community.

Our newest training additions include:

🦴 Adult & Pediatric IO Manikins – Hands-on training for intraosseous (IO) access in patients of all ages, building confidence in critical, time-sensitive procedures.

🫁 Difficult Airway Manikins – Advanced airway trainers that allow providers to practice managing challenging airways before encountering them in real emergencies.

👶 OB Manikin – Realistic obstetrical training to prepare our crews for childbirth emergencies and improve outcomes for both mother and baby.

🩸 Moulage Kit – Creates lifelike injuries and trauma scenarios, enhancing assessment, treatment, and teamwork during simulations.

🌊 Submersible Water Rescue Manikin – Designed for realistic water rescue training, allowing crews to practice victim recovery and rescue techniques in real-world aquatic environments.

These tools provide realistic, hands-on experience that strengthens clinical skills, improves teamwork, and prepares our providers for the unexpected. Every hour spent training helps ensure we're ready when our community needs us most.

Prepared teams. Stronger community. Better outcomes.