NorthStar EMS

05/25/2026

05/24/2026

Join me in wishing Critical Care Paramedic Captain Jacob Sledge a very Happy Birthday! Thank you, Jacob, for your service.

05/23/2026

Wednesday night, we held our annual EMS awards dinner for our amazing team. As EMS Week comes to an end, I want to give them a shout-out one more time for all they do. This year's National EMS Week theme was “Improving Outcomes Together.” That’s exactly what this team does!

Paramedic of the Year- Cory Duncan
EMT of the Year- Elizabeth Bray
A Shift Rookie of the Year- Cully Taylor
B Shift Rookie of the Year- Austen Martin
C Shift Rookie (Paramedic )of the Year-Hannah Ogilvie
Dispatcher of the Year Charlie Gant
Appreciation for his dedication to our team- Dr. Matthew Parker
Part Time Employee of the Year-Gary Kirby
Best Attitude-Kaylee Belford
Most Transports- Kaylynn Alldread
Most RSI- Xavier Osburn
Most students taught CPR- Deb Horn

05/22/2026

Today, we were able to participate in covering one of our favorite events, the Arkansas Special Olympics.
“ Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt”

Gabby Kriebel. Alexis Estes. Xavier Osburn
Hannah Ogilvie. Layne Boyd

05/22/2026

Today, we recognize our Administration and Office staff, extending our deepest gratitude to the administration team for their tireless efforts and unwavering support, which are crucial to our success, and a sincere appreciation to the business office team for all they do.

Donald & Stephanie Shull- President CEO
Tonia Hale- Chief Operating Officer
Jacob Hale- Director of Operations

Crystal Graham - Medicare Billing Specialist
Nicole Meredith- Data Entry Specialist
Penny Butler -Commercial Ins Billing Specialist
Jen Flint- Data Entry Specialist
Alyssa McCall Customer Service

05/21/2026

Thank you, Higginson Fire Department, Unity ER, Mayor Mat Faulkner, Searcy Fire Department, and Simmons Bank, for bringing food and goodies for our team!

05/21/2026

Emergency calls initiate in dispatch, and today we express our gratitude to our dispatchers for serving as the calm and composed voice on the radio, a reassuring presence over the phone, and a vital support system during emergency responses. Thank you all for your service!

Gayelyn Neal
Adriana Aguilar
Charlie Gant
Jessica McGilvray
Spenser Scott.

05/20/2026

We recognize and express gratitude to C Shift for their exceptional dedication and commitment to serving others. Happy EMS Week! Thank you guys!

Paramedic Supervisor Gabby Kriebel
Paramedic Captain Xavier Osburn
Advanced EMT Natalee Dreifke
Advanced EMT Kyle Schnebelen
EMT Elyssa Matheny
Paramedic Kailynn Alldread
EMT Brooke Wooten
Paramedic Hannah Ogilvie
EMT Austin Jernigan
Paramedic Jason Pugh
EMT Jacob Waldrup
Advanced EMT Brandon Pruitt
Advanced EMT Allyson Martin

05/19/2026

In recognition of their commitment, we acknowledge the dedication and service of B Shift during EMS Week! Thank you guys!

Critical Care Paramedic Supervisor Justin George
Critical Care Paramedic Captain Jacob Sledge
EMT Jenni Bailey
EMT Austen Martin
EMT Bella Cusick
Advanced EMT Elizabeth Bray
EMT Hollee Plummer
Advanced EMT Evan Larson
Paramedic Cory Duncan
EMT Ethan Graham
Paramedic Captain Deb Horn
EMT Shawn Wolf
Paramedic Josh Still
EMT Kayley Belford

05/18/2026

Shoutout to our A shift,who is on duty today! Thank you guys for your service & Happy EMS Week!

Paramedic Supervisor Justin Jackson
Paramedic Captain Layne Boyd
Paramedic Owen Steward
Advanced EMT Darek Tatum
EMT Grant Scott
EMT Cully Taylor
Advanced EMT Hayden Ponder
EMT Maddison Castleberry
EMT Alexis Estes
EMT Jaden Estes
EMT Vuong Nguyen
Paramedic Colby Teasley
Paramedic Bailey Boyd