Sierra Vista Hospital EMS

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Sierra Vista Hospital EMS

Sierra Vista Hospital EMS is a patient oriented 911 EMS Service, providing care for the residents of Sierra County, NM.

Our Mission is to mitigate medical emergencies and ensure life safety for the residents of Sierra County.
• Primary Response Area of greater than 4,236 square miles
• Cover an area close to 5,000 square miles including mutual aid responses
• Provide care to the approx. 11,500 residents of Sierra County
• That population can grow to over 100,000 people on a holiday week

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• Serve rural and underdeveloped communities
• Response area includes over 70 miles of Interstate 25
• Provide medical response services to Elephant Butte Lake State Park and Caballo Lake State Park
• Operate in remote mountain areas
• To include National Forest Lands and BLM Lands
• Support the missions of Spaceport America and Virgin Galactic with medical capabilities
• SVH EMS is the primary EMS service for Sierra County
• 3 minimally EMS staffed volunteer fire departments for support
• Have acquired special skills and expanded scope of practice, approved by the State of NM, to mitigate remote responses
• To include:
• Special STEMI bypass protocols
• Critical Care ground transport team and equipment
• Special Cardiac Arrest management protocols for Advanced EMTs
• Successful Community EMS program
• Goals of CEMS are:
• Meet the community’s needs by:
• Assisting with patient education
• Ensuring patients have access to their medications and understand how to use them
• Assisting patients with finding primary care physicians
• Ensuring patients can safely get to appointments
• Fall prevention assessment and equipment distribution
• Meet the hospitals needs with transitional care management:
• Reduces 72 hours readmits
• Assists patients with follow-up care by ensuring points above
• Swiftwater Rescue Team
• Crisis Intervention Team program

08/27/2026

08/09/2026

Technical Rope Rescue – Day 3

Day 3 of Technical Rope Rescue training is in the books! Members of Las Palomas Fire-EMS-Extrication, Elephant Butte Fire Department, and Sierra Vista Hospital EMS continued building their skills in rope systems, teamwork, and technical rescue operations.

This multi-agency training, taught by Rescue Tactics and Training, strengthens not only individual skills but also the coordination and teamwork needed when complex rescues happen in our communities.

Great work by everyone who put in the time, effort, and plenty of sweat today!

08/05/2026

Last night, Sierra Vista Hospital EMS was proud to join our community for National Night Out! Thank you to everyone who came out to meet your local first responders and help strengthen the partnerships that keep Sierra County safe. We appreciate the opportunity to connect with our community—we're always here when you need us.

08/04/2026

It was a busy weekend for Sierra Vista Hospital EMS!

Our crews provided standby coverage at the Adam Peterson Memorial Ranch Rodeo and the Dutch Oven Cook-Off in Winston, while others completed the first half of a Technical Rope Rescue Operations course with Las Palomas Fire-EMS-Extrication and Elephant Butte Fire Department. We were also able to provide an American Heart Association Basic Life Support course for partner organizations, clinical staff, and community members.

Meanwhile, our crews responded to numerous high-acuity 911 calls throughout Sierra County.

Whether training, supporting events, or responding to emergencies, our commitment remains the same—providing the highest level of care to the communities we serve. Thank you to our dedicated crews for their professionalism and teamwork throughout the weekend!

08/02/2026

Early morning scene call.

No matter the hour, we're ready to answer the call.

24 hours a day. 7 days a week. 365 days a year.

Proud to serve Sierra County...whenever we're needed.

07/11/2026

Over the past two weeks, members of Sierra Vista Hospital EMS, Sierra Vista Hospital Security Team, Elephant Butte Fire Department, and Truth or Consequences Police Department completed the 40-hour Basic Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) course presented by Public Safety Psychology Group (PSPG).

This training strengthens our team's ability to recognize mental health crises, communicate effectively, de-escalate challenging situations, and connect individuals with appropriate resources. These skills help us provide safer, more compassionate care for our patients, our community, and our responders.

A big thank you to PSPG for providing this outstanding training and helping us continue to grow as healthcare professionals committed to excellence.

07/04/2026

Happy 250th Birthday America!

We want to wish everyone a fun, safe, and memorable Fourth of July with family and friends!

As you celebrate, remember:

•Leave fireworks to the professionals whenever possible.
•Keep a bucket of water or hose nearby if using legal fireworks.
•Stay hydrated and take breaks from the heat.
•Wear a life jacket anytime you're on the water.
•Never drink and drive—plan for a sober ride home.

Have a safe holiday, and if you need us, we're here 24/7. Happy 4th of July!

07/03/2026

ADULTS & KIDS! Be safe this holiday weekend with new life jackets... FREE while supplies last... sponsored by SVH & the Elephant Butte Fire Department!

Address

800 E 9th Avenue
Truth Or Consequences, NM
87901

Telephone

+15757431278

Website

https://www.svhnm.org/department/ems/

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