Raymond-Harvel Ambulance Service

Raymond-Harvel Ambulance Service Raymond-Harvel Ambulance service was established on October 17, 1977. This non for profit service has been staffed 24/7/365 solely by volunteers since.

We currently have 2 ambulances housed in our station ready to respond to your emergency.

🚑 ONE TEAM, ONE FIGHT. 🚑It really does take a village to get the job done, and we couldn’t be prouder of the incredible ...
05/29/2026

🚑 ONE TEAM, ONE FIGHT. 🚑

It really does take a village to get the job done, and we couldn’t be prouder of the incredible network of professionals we stand alongside every day. Emergency response is a massive puzzle, and every single moving piece matters.

Today, we want to extend a massive THANK YOU to our dispatchers and our incredible mutual aid partners:

Our Dispatchers: The calm, guiding voices behind the scenes who keep us organized and safe.

Illinois State Police (ISP) & Montgomery County Sheriff's Office (MCSO): Thank you for always having our backs, securing the scene, and keeping our community safe.

Raymond Harvel Fire Department: Our brothers and sisters in red—thank you for your seamless teamwork, heavy lifting, and dedication.

Our Neighboring EMS & Fire Departments: Whenever the call goes out, you answer without hesitation.

No single agency can do this alone. When the tone drops, there are no boundaries—just one mission. We are deeply grateful for the dedication, professionalism, and sacrifice of everyone who steps up to protect our community.

Thank you for being part of the team. We've got your back, and we know you’ve got ours! 🤝❤️

EMS Week may be over, but our recognition of the incredible people who make our service what it is will continue — past ...
05/26/2026

EMS Week may be over, but our recognition of the incredible people who make our service what it is will continue — past and present alike.

This guy, David Weir, would probably rather avoid any recognition at all. He’s the calm in the storm, the quiet presence behind the chaos, and someone who never seeks the spotlight. Yet he contributes to our service in ways that are difficult to put into words.

When he’s not serving alongside us at RHAS, his absence is truly felt. But when he’s away, he’s serving our country, and for that we are eternally grateful.

Some people don’t ask for recognition, but they deserve it all the same. Thank you, David, for everything you do — both for our service and for our nation

🇺🇸 Memorial Day 2026 🇺🇸Today, Raymond-Harvel Ambulance Service pauses to remember and honor the brave men and women who ...
05/25/2026

🇺🇸 Memorial Day 2026 🇺🇸

Today, Raymond-Harvel Ambulance Service pauses to remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country.

Their courage, dedication, and selflessness gave us the freedoms we enjoy every day. We are forever grateful to those who gave everything in service to our nation.

As we gather with family and friends this Memorial Day, let us also take a moment to reflect on the true meaning of this day and honor the heroes who never made it home. ❤️🤍💙

From all of us at RHAS — thank you to our fallen heroes and to the families who carry their legacy each day.

🌟 Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Barb! 🚑💙For nearly 16 years (including 14 years full-time days, but she’s been known to grac...
05/23/2026

🌟 Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Barb! 🚑💙

For nearly 16 years (including 14 years full-time days, but she’s been known to grace you with her presence all hours of the day or night ), Barb has been a dedicated part of the RHAS family — and for her, it’s much more than volunteering. She says RHAS has “shaped every part of my life.”

Barb’s journey started close to home. After seeing the incredible care RHAS gave her dad during an illness, she knew she wanted to be there for others the same way. And ever since, she’s been answering the call. ❤️

What’s her favorite part of volunteering? Knowing she’s helping people in need and getting to know her RHAS family better

A few fun facts about Barb:
☕ Coffee over energy drinks… preferably Megan- (if you know, you know 👀)
🥨 Go-to shift snack: Pretzels
😂 Once voted “Quietest” in school… . “What happened to me?! EMS happened “
🛠️ Favorite EMS tool? “My friend Lucas. Hate to use him, glad to have him.” (Stop by and she’ll introduce you… just please don’t make her use him!)

And if you asked Barb to describe her volunteer experience in one word? She couldn’t. She gave us: Life-changing. Fulfilling. Family.

Thank you, Barb, for your years of service, dedication, humor, and heart. We’re lucky to have you as part of the RHAS family! 👏🚑💙

🌟 Volunteer Spotlight: Helene 🌟Today we’re proud to shine the spotlight on Helene, one of the dedicated EMT volunteers w...
05/22/2026

🌟 Volunteer Spotlight: Helene 🌟

Today we’re proud to shine the spotlight on Helene, one of the dedicated EMT volunteers who has been serving with Raymond Harvel Ambulance Service for an incredible 34 years! 🚑👏 she is also our captain !

Helene began volunteering because she wanted to help people and give back to the community — and for over three decades, she’s done exactly that.

For Helene, being part of RHAS means working with a strong organization alongside some amazing people. Her favorite part of responding?
Getting to know her patients and earning the trust they place in her.

When asked to describe her volunteer experience in one word, she chose: “Satisfying.” ❤️

A few fun facts about Helene:
☕ Coffee or energy drinks? Coffee — definitely! (“Got coffee, I’m good!”)
: Anybody who has run with me without
… understands! 😂
🎵 Walk-in song: “I Can’t Drive 55” – Sammy Hagar

Thank you, Helene, for your 34 years of dedication, compassion, and service to our community. Volunteers like you are what make RHAS so special! 💙🚑

EMS Week Volunteer Spotlight: Mary Ann Skinner 🚑 This EMS Week, we’re honored to recognize Mary Ann Skinner, a dedicated...
05/21/2026

EMS Week Volunteer Spotlight: Mary Ann Skinner
🚑 This EMS Week, we’re honored to recognize Mary Ann Skinner, a dedicated EMT who has been serving with Raymond Harvel Ambulance Service for an incredible 39 years! That’s nearly four decades of compassion, commitment, and service to our community.
Mary Ann’s journey began with a desire to become a nurse, learning first aid from her dad and helping care for very active boys.
That passion for helping others led her to EMS and a lifelong dedication to serving our community.

For Mary Ann, being part of RHAS means being a team member and serving our community.
Her favorite part of volunteering? Knowing that she’s helping others and making a difference in people’s lives every day.
A few fun facts about Mary Ann: ⭐ One word to describe her EMS experience: Gratifying
👶 A memorable moment: Helping deliver a baby
🎵 Walk-in movie anthem: “Danger Zone” — because you never know how bad the call is going to be. You train for the worst and hope for the best ✂️ Favorite EMS tool: Scissors!!
🥨 Go-to shift snack: Anything salty
📋 Fun fact: Mary Ann served on the RH Ambulance Board for 5 years and has been Secretary/Treasurer for the Ambulance Squad for 29 years!
Mary Ann’s dedication, leadership, and years of service have helped shape RHAS and impact countless lives. Thank you for everything you’ve done for our community. Join us in celebrating Mary Ann during EMS Week! ❤️🚑👏

This EMS Week, we’re proud to recognize Carol Benning, who has been serving with Raymond Harvel Ambulance Service for ap...
05/21/2026

This EMS Week, we’re proud to recognize Carol Benning, who has been serving with Raymond Harvel Ambulance Service for approximately 8 years as a Driver (EMR).

Her dedication and willingness to continue helping others after retiring from full-time pharmacy work have made a lasting impact on our team and community.

Carol joined RHAS after being encouraged by another member following her retirement from CAH. She saw it as an opportunity to continue using her medical knowledge to give back and serve those around her.

For Carol, being part of RHAS means having the chance to use her medical knowledge to help her community, and her favorite part of volunteering is helping both patients and her fellow EMTs.

A few fun facts about Carol: ⭐ One word to describe her volunteer experience: Satisfying ❤️
Memorable moments: Hearing patients thank us for our
☕ Drink of choice: Tea or Dr. Pepper
🚑 Favorite part of volunteering: Making a difference for both patients and teammates
Carol’s compassion, experience, and commitment remind us that caring for others never truly retires.
Thank you, Carol, for everything you do for RHAS and our community! Join us in celebrating Carol during EMS Week! ❤️🚑👏

🚑 EMS Week Volunteer Spotlight: Russell Poggenpohl? 🚑(Past Captain & Dedicated RHAS Volunteer)This EMS Week, we’re proud...
05/21/2026

🚑 EMS Week Volunteer Spotlight: Russell Poggenpohl? 🚑
(Past Captain & Dedicated RHAS Volunteer)

This EMS Week, we’re proud to recognize one of our longtime RHAS family members and former leaders, Russell, a Past Captain whose dedication to serving others has helped shape our organization and community.

Inspired through the Fire Department, Russell says being part of RHAS means helping people in need, and for him, volunteering has become “just a way of life.”

A few fun facts about Russell:

⭐ One word to describe his volunteer experience: Community
☕ Fuel of choice: Coffee
🎵 Walk-in movie anthem: “Amarillo by Morning”
⚡ Favorite EMS tool: Defib
🥪 Go-to shift snack: Linda’s sandwiches
😄 Fun fact: He says he’s “not grouchy all the time!”

One memorable RHAS moment? Russell recalled an encounter involving a State Police snap-to-attention salute after pulling into town — proving EMS is full of moments you never forget with a brotherhood like no other.

Thank you, Russell, for your years of leadership, service, and commitment to RHAS and our community. Your impact continues to be felt every day.

Join us in celebrating Russell during EMS Week! ❤️🚑👏

🚑 EMS Week Volunteer Spotlight: Aaron Myers 🚑This EMS Week, we’re proud to recognize one of our dedicated volunteers, Aa...
05/20/2026

🚑 EMS Week Volunteer Spotlight: Aaron Myers 🚑

This EMS Week, we’re proud to recognize one of our dedicated volunteers, Aaron Myers, who has been serving with Raymond Harvel Ambulance Service for an incredible 12 years as an EMT!

Aaron says what makes RHAS special is the opportunity to serve the community alongside “some special people.” Whether it’s being a calming voice and source of comfort for patients or the excitement of responding with lights and sirens, Aaron brings compassion and commitment to every call.

A few fun facts about Aaron:
⭐ One word to describe his volunteer experience: Adventurous
🍬 Go-to shift snacks: Skittles & Laffy Taffy
🎵 Walk-in movie anthem: Top Gun Anthem / Danger Zone
🩺 Favorite EMS tool: Zoll Monitor
✈️ Fun fact: Aaron shared that one thing people may not know about him is that he used to put bombs on airplanes — as part of his work helping equip military aircraft.

Aaron’s dedication, humor, and heart make a difference both on calls and within our RHAS family. Thank you for your years of service and for everything you do for our community.

Join us in showing Aaron some appreciation during EMS Week! 👏❤️🚑

🚑We are excited to recognize Shawn McCallum for his dedication and service to Raymond Harvel Ambulance Service! ❤️Shawn ...
05/20/2026

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We are excited to recognize Shawn McCallum for his dedication and service to Raymond Harvel Ambulance Service! ❤️

Shawn serves as a Driver and First Responder and has been volunteering with RHAS for about ten years. Inspired by his family’s history of volunteering, Shawn says being part of RHAS means one simple but powerful thing:
💙 Family.

His favorite part of volunteering is helping someone on what may be the worst day of their life — showing compassion, support, and care when it matters most.

One word Shawn used to describe his volunteer experience:
🔥 Courage

One memorable part of volunteering for Shawn has been building bonds with his partner while responding to calls together.

A few fun facts about Shawn:
🚑 Favorite EMS tool: Window punch
🍬 Go-to shift snack: Sour Punch bites
🎵 Walk-in movie scene song: Sweet Emotion by Aerosmith
❤️ Something people may not know about him: He has a soft heart but loves an adrenaline rush whether that is drag racing, fighting fires, or trauma he is here for it!

Thank you, Shawn, for stepping up to serve your community and for being part of the RHAS family. We appreciate your dedication and willingness to help others every day! 🚑❤️

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123 E Broad Street
Raymond, IL
62560

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+12172293543

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