Centre LifeLink EMS

06/02/2026

National CPR and AED Awareness Week

Effective CPR and early AED use save lives — and our region is committed to making every second count.

As we begin CPR & AED Awareness Week, Seven Mountains EMS Council is proud to highlight the resources, training, and data‑driven initiatives that strengthen cardiac arrest survival across our nine‑county region and Commonwealth.

📍 CPR/AED Training Centers in Our Region

If your organization, workplace, or community group needs CPR/AED training, our regional Training Centers are ready to help:

Bellefonte EMS — (814) 355‑2907

Centre LifeLink EMS (State College) — (814) 237‑8163

FAME Emergency Medical Services Inc. (Lewistown) — (717) 248‑5553

Moshannon Valley EMS (Philipsburg) — (814) 342‑3292

William Cameron Engine Company (Lewisburg) — (570) 524‑2291

Seven Mountains EMS Council Office — (814) 355‑1474

📊 CARES: Advancing Cardiac Arrest Outcomes in Pennsylvania

Our EMS Program Specialist, Patrick, serves as the state coordinator for the Cardiac Arrest Registry to Enhance Survival (CARES) — a national tool used by EMS agencies and hospitals to strengthen QA/QI programs, identify trends, and improve cardiac arrest outcomes.

If your agency or hospital would like to participate in CARES and join the effort to advance survival in our region and throughout the Commonwealth, please reach out to Patrick at our office.

❤️ Why This Matters

Immediate CPR can double or triple survival from cardiac arrest.

Early AED use dramatically increases the chance of restoring a heartbeat.

Community training builds stronger, safer neighborhoods.

Together, we can improve survival — one trained responder, one AED, and one data‑driven improvement at a time.

05/27/2026

Thank you, College Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania Board of Supervisors Chair, Susan Trainor, for stopping by the station today with an EMS Week proclamation, as well as donuts :)

Your continued support of Centre LifeLink EMS is much appreciated, Susan!

05/21/2026

In honor of EMS week, here is some history about the symbol commonly seen on EMS personnel, ambulances, and objects associated with emergency medicine.

** Star of Life history **

The Star of Life is a blue, six-barred star featuring the Rod of Asclepius (an ancient symbol of medicine), created in 1973 by Leo R. Schwartz for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to identify certified Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel and vehicles. It replaced the orange cross to avoid conflict with the American Red Cross and was officially patented on February 1, 1977.

Six branches of the star:

1. Detection: The first rescuers on the scene, usually untrained civilians or those involved in the incident, observe the scene, understand the problem, identify the dangers to themselves and others, and take appropriate measures to ensure their safety on the scene (environmental, electricity, chemicals, radiation, etc.).

2. Reporting: The call for professional help is made and dispatch is connected with the victims, providing emergency medical dispatch.

3. Response: The first rescuers provide first aid and immediate care to the extent of their capabilities.

4. On scene care: The EMS personnel arrive and provide immediate care to the extent of their capabilities on-scene.

5. Care in transit: The EMS personnel proceed to transfer the patient to a hospital via an ambulance or helicopter for specialized care. They provide medical care during the transportation.

6. Transfer to definitive care: Appropriate specialized care is provided at the hospital.

05/20/2026

05/19/2026

Thank you, Mayor Ezra Nanes, for presenting Centre LifeLink EMS and University Ambulance Services with a proclamation for EMS Week.

We appreciate you recognizing our industry and people, who work diligently to keep our community safe.

05/18/2026

As we step into National EMS Week, we would like to thank our staff and volunteers at Centre LifeLink EMS who dedicate their time, talents, and compassion to serving the residents of the Centre Region.

We also extend our thanks to our community partnerships at the hospital and surrounding EMS services--thank you.

This marks the 52nd annual observance to honor EMTs, paramedics, and emergency medical personnel. The 2026 theme is “Improving Outcomes, Together,” focusing on collaboration, clinical excellence, and the crucial role EMS plays within the healthcare system.

For more information on EMS Week, please go to: https://emsweek.org/

05/18/2026

Thanks to our friends at Patton Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania for having us at their annual safety fair this past Saturday!

We enjoyed meeting community members and showing them the ambulance and equipment.

05/13/2026

Next week we will be celebrating EMS Week, with the theme "Improving Outcomes, Together". This theme highlights the collaboration between EMS professionals, 911 dispatchers, fire, law enforcement, and hospital staff to improve patient care.

Yesterday, Centre County Commissioners presented Centre LifeLink, as well as surrounding EMS agencies, with an EMS Week Proclamation. More information can be found here:
https://www.centrelifelink.com/news/county-commissioners-present-ems-week-proclamation/

05/13/2026

Thank you to Senator Chris Dush for taking the time to meet with us and surrounding EMS services (Moshannon Valley EMS & Bellefonte EMS) to discuss current issues such as funding and legislation in EMS.

Pictured left to right: Kent Knable (Centre LifeLink), Fred Ferguson (Moshannon Valley), Scott Rhoat (Bellefonte EMS), Scott Rawson (Centre LifeLink), Senator Chris Dush

05/11/2026

🥳 FIVE DAY COUNTDOWN to our Annual Patton Township Children's Safety Fair on Saturday, May 16th from 10 AM to 3 PM at the Colonnade (Target Parking Lot).

This day is COMPLETELY free and filled with SO many things for the whole family to enjoy. We can't wait to see you there! It is always a great day of family fun.

💻 Visit our website for more details and information: https://twp.patton.pa.us/259/Community-Involvement