Jasper County EMS

10/10/2026

💙 World Mental Health Day 💙

Today is a reminder that mental health matters, and that taking care of ourselves and one another is just as important as the care we provide to our community.

In EMS, our crews routinely encounter people on some of their most difficult days. The emotional demands of this profession aren’t always visible, and the impact doesn’t necessarily end when the call is over.

At Jasper County EMS, we’re committed to building a culture where mental health is a priority, conversations are encouraged, and our team knows that support is always available.

A special thank you to Kim at Bulldog Therapy for surprising our crews with a snack basket in recognition of World Mental Health Day! More importantly, thank you for your partnership, your commitment to the mental well-being of our first responders, and for always having our backs. 💙

As we continue building our mental health and employee support resources, we’re grateful to have someone in our corner who understands the unique challenges of emergency services.

To our fellow first responders and our community: Check on each other. Take care of yourselves. And remember, asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness.

09/11/2026

🚑 CHECK OUT OUR NEW WEBSITE!

Jasper County EMS is excited to introduce our new public website — designed to make it easier for our community to learn about who we are, what we do, and the resources available to you.

Take a few minutes to explore! On our new online platform, you can:

🔹 Learn about JCEMS, our emergency response services, and coverage area
🔹 Meet our administrative team and learn more about our organization
🔹 Explore our Training Institution, including EMT, EMR, CPR, ACLS, PALS, and Stop the Bleed education
🔹 Access Patient Services to pay an ambulance bill, update insurance information, or request medical records
🔹 Review important patient information and privacy resources
🔹 Learn about career opportunities and joining the JCEMS team
🔹 Visit our Hero Wall, recognizing members of our team for exceptional patient care and accomplishments
🔹 Follow our new Community Health & Safety Blog for health information, preparedness tips, and community risk-reduction education

Our website is another step toward making Jasper County EMS more accessible, transparent, and connected to the community we serve.

💻 Take a look around, learn more about your EMS service, and check back as we continue adding new resources and information!

Jasper County EMS — Serving Central & Southern Jasper County 24/7.

HTTPS://www.jaspercountyems.org

Caring for Our Community Every Day • Integrity • Compassion • Community • Serving Central and Southern Jasper County •

09/10/2026

We were pleased to welcome Kim from Bulldog Therapy of Rensselaer today as an observer on the ambulance!

We are excited to partner with Bulldog Therapy, who will begin working with our team to provide training on mental health emergencies and critical incident debriefing as we continue building our Employee Assistance Program and expanding mental health resources available to our staff.

Emergency medical services exposes our team to difficult situations, traumatic events, and stresses that are unique to the work we do. Just as we invest in the training, equipment, and resources our providers need to care for our patients, we believe it is equally important to provide resources that support the people behind the uniform.

This partnership is another step toward building a culture where mental health, resilience, preparedness, and asking for support are treated as important parts of being an EMS professional.

We’re excited to welcome Bulldog Therapy as a partner in taking care of the people who take care of our community. 🚑💙

08/28/2026

FREE CPR Certification Course — Jasper County EMS

Jasper County EMS is hosting a FREE CPR certification course for anyone who wants to be better prepared in an emergency.

📅 Saturday, September 26, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM–2:00 PM
📍 105 N Ohio St., Re*****on, IN
💲 FREE

Participants will learn CPR for adults, children, and infants, AED use, choking response, Narcan awareness, airway management, and more. Successful participants will receive an AHA BLS Provider certification.

Register by September 19th using the QR code on the flyer or email [email protected]

08/21/2026

High School football season is officially here and Jasper County EMS is here for it.
We will be at all the home games for Tri-County and Rensselaer Central this year.

08/03/2026

We are excited to announce our certification as a BLS (basic life support) Training Institute with the Indiana Department of Homeland Security! We would also like to congratulate our team and call out our Assistant Director Zach Merritt for all the hard work and commitment to building our training institue!

This certification gives us the ability to begin offering EMR (first responder) and EMT-Basic training courses that allow our students to qualify for national and state certification. Completion of this process also puts us closer to our next goals including the development of a “volunteer” division to support our daily operations.

Keep an eye here as we release information about our course offerings with the anticipated first course to begin early 2027!

06/10/2026

☀️🚑 HEAT SAFETY ALERT FROM JASPER COUNTY EMS 🚑☀️

With temperatures and heat indices expected to climb this week, now is the time to take steps to prevent heat-related illnesses.

🌡️ Protect Yourself and Your Family:
✅ Drink plenty of water throughout the day—even if you don’t feel thirsty.
✅ Limit strenuous outdoor activities during the hottest hours (typically 10 AM – 6 PM).
✅ Wear lightweight, loose-fitting, light-colored clothing.
✅ Take frequent breaks in air-conditioned or shaded areas.
✅ Never leave children, adults, or pets in a parked vehicle.
✅ Check on elderly neighbors, family members, and those with chronic medical conditions.

⚠️ Know the Warning Signs of Heat Illness:

Heat Exhaustion
• Heavy sweating
• Weakness or fatigue
• Dizziness
• Nausea or vomiting
• Headache
• Cool, pale, clammy skin

➡️ Move to a cool place, drink water, and seek medical attention if symptoms worsen.

🚨 Heat Stroke is a Medical Emergency
• Body temperature above 103°F
• Hot, red, dry skin
• Confusion or altered mental status
• Seizures
• Loss of consciousness

➡️ Call 911 immediately and begin cooling measures while waiting for emergency responders.

🐾 Don’t forget your pets! Ensure they have access to shade and fresh water at all times.

Stay hydrated, stay cool, and stay safe, Jasper County.

Integrity • Compassion • Community

☀️💧🚑

05/28/2026

🚑 Community Partnerships Creating Future First Responders & Skilled Trades Professionals 🚑

Jasper County EMS is proud to donate one of our retired ambulances to Kankakee Valley High School to support hands-on education opportunities for local students.

This 2014 Ford E450 ambulance may have reached the end of its front-line EMS service life, but it now begins a new mission — helping educate and prepare the next generation.

The ambulance patient compartment will be carefully dismantled and incorporated directly into the school’s EMT classroom, creating a realistic simulation environment where students can train using an actual ambulance interior. This will provide students valuable real-world experience and help better prepare them for careers in emergency medical services.

The project will also benefit Kankakee Valley’s manufacturing and technical education students, who will assist with the removal and modification process while gaining practical hands-on experience. The remaining chassis and vehicle components will continue to serve as educational tools for students learning vehicle maintenance, repair, and mechanical skills.

We are honored to support innovative educational opportunities that invest in the future of EMS, healthcare, manufacturing, and skilled trades right here in our communities.

Thank you to the staff and students at Kankakee Valley High School for finding a meaningful second life for this ambulance. We cannot wait to see the impact this project has on your students.

Pictured: Ryan Myers, Kankakee Valley Principal; Jen Bristol, KV EMT Instructor; Hayden Myers, Hayden Day, and Chloe Nerkins, graduates of KV’s EMT Program; and Corrie Myers, Director of Jasper County EMS.

Kankakee Valley High School

05/24/2026

Please join us in congratulating Tiera Regan as the recipient of the Jasper County EMS Director’s Award! 🏆🚑

This recognition is awarded to an individual who consistently demonstrates dedication, perseverance, professionalism, growth, and an unwavering commitment to both patients and the service — and Tiera exemplifies all of those qualities every single day.

Whether it’s shift 1 or shift 14 in a week, Tiera comes to work with a positive attitude and a genuine desire to care for her patients and support her team. She does not quit. No matter the challenge or setback, she climbs back up on every horse she gracefully falls off of and continues moving forward stronger than before.

Tiera is dependable, reliable, and follows through with every detail and expectation — even the smallest things that others may overlook. She catches them, improves them, and perfects them. She constantly seeks feedback, thrives on learning, and is always evolving into a better clinician, teammate, and leader.

I’ve personally had the privilege of watching Tiera grow from a brand new EMT into a confident and capable paramedic, and I could not be more proud of the provider and person she has become.

Beyond her clinical skills, Tiera leaves a lasting positive impression on her patients and their families. We routinely receive praise, compliments, and thankful feedback recognizing the compassion, professionalism, and care she provides to our community.

Thank you, Tiera, for your hard work, resilience, dedication, and heart for EMS. This recognition is incredibly well deserved, and Jasper County EMS is fortunate to have you on our team. 💚💙