Citizens Ambulance Service Inc

08/20/2026

Captain Paynter, Captain Akins, and Paramedic Howell will soon complete their EMS Instructor training. We are excited to see them advancing their dedication to paramedicine!

Halfway There! Fire & Emergency Services Instructor Class Hits the Midpoint

Our current Fire and Emergency Services Instructor class has officially hit the 50% mark, moving from classroom theories to hands-on teaching ex*****on.

Becoming a certified instructor requires far more than expert field knowledge, it demands mastering learning principles, class safety management, dynamic communication, and objective-based evaluation.

07/16/2026

🚨 Air Quality Alert for Northern Ohio 🚨

Smoke from the ongoing Canadian wildfires has moved into Northern Ohio, resulting in poor air quality and heavy low-lying smoke across the region.

Individuals with asthma, COPD, heart disease, other respiratory conditions, older adults, young children, and anyone sensitive to poor air quality are encouraged to take extra precautions today.

Please consider the following:
• Stay indoors as much as possible and keep windows and doors closed.
• Limit outdoor activity and strenuous exercise.
• If you must be outside, consider wearing a well-fitted N95 mask.
• Keep rescue inhalers and other prescribed medications readily available.
• Monitor symptoms closely, including increased shortness of breath, wheezing, chest pain, or persistent coughing.

If you experience severe difficulty breathing, chest pain, or another medical emergency, call 911 immediately.

Stay informed by monitoring local air quality conditions and check on family members, friends, and neighbors who may be at higher risk.

Please stay safe and take precautions until air quality improves. 💙

07/15/2026

Today, we mourn the loss of Jeffery “Jeff” Herman Sr.—a dedicated paramedic, mentor, and respected member of the emergency services community.

For more than 29 years with North Central EMS, 22 years with Harris-Elmore Fire Department, and over 44 years with the Gibsonburg Fire Department, Jeff answered the call whenever his community needed him. Whether responding to emergencies, mentoring younger providers, or offering reassurance to patients and their families during life’s most difficult moments, he led with compassion, humility, and an unwavering commitment to helping others. His influence reached far beyond the uniforms he wore—it lives on in the countless lives he touched and the many first responders he inspired.

Jeff’s legacy is one of selfless service, quiet strength, and genuine kindness. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, coworkers, and the communities he faithfully served for decades.

Please keep the Herman family and all of Jeff’s brothers and sisters at North Central EMS, Harris-Elmore Fire Department and the Gibsonburg Fire Department in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Rest easy, Jeff. Thank you for a lifetime of dedication, sacrifice, and service. Your legacy will live on in every life you impacted.

06/30/2026

🌞 EXTREME HEAT WARNING 🌞

Dangerous heat is expected. Please take precautions to protect yourself and others.

If you or someone you know is in need of a cooling center in our area, please contact Citizens Ambulance or the Huron County Emergency Management Agency for assistance.

💧 Drink plenty of water.
🏠 Stay in air-conditioned buildings when possible.
☀️ Limit outdoor activity during the hottest part of the day.
🚗 Never leave children or pets in a parked vehicle.
❤️ Check on elderly neighbors, family, and anyone who may need assistance.

If someone shows signs of heat stroke—such as confusion, loss of consciousness, or a high body temperature—call 911 immediately.

Please stay safe, look out for one another!

06/06/2026

❤️ National CPR & AED Awareness Week (June 1–7) ❤️

Did you know that about 70% of cardiac arrest-related deaths occur before a person reaches the hospital?

When someone experiences cardiac arrest, every second matters. Brain damage can begin within 4–6 minutes without oxygen, and brain death may occur after 10 minutes. That's why bystanders play a critical role in saving lives.

✅ Call 911 immediately
✅ Start CPR right away
✅ Use an AED if one is available

Even if you’ve never had formal CPR training, you can still help. Compression-only CPR is simple and effective:

📞 Call 911
🫀 Push hard and push fast in the center of the chest until help arrives

High-quality chest compressions can double or even triple a person's chance of survival. By raising awareness and encouraging action, we can help save more lives in our communities.

A few hours of training could make a lifetime of difference for someone in need.

Ohio EMS Chiefs Association

05/23/2026

🚑💙 EMS Week 2026 – Saturday, May 23

EMS Remembrance Day

Today, we pause to honor and remember the EMS providers who are no longer with us, but whose dedication, compassion, and service continue to inspire us every day.

We especially remember Ralph Eaton and Chris Phillips — two individuals who answered the call to serve their community with courage and commitment. Their legacy lives on through the lives they touched, the patients they cared for, and the EMS family they helped strengthen.

Though they are gone, they will never be forgotten.

Please join us in taking a moment to reflect and honor all EMS professionals who made the ultimate impact through their service.

05/22/2026

🚑💙 EMS Recognition Day – Friday, May 22, 2026 💙🚑

Today, during EMS Week 2026, we proudly celebrate EMS Recognition Day — a time to honor the extraordinary dedication, compassion, and lifesaving achievements of our EMS professionals.

Every day, our crews answer the call with courage, skill, and an unwavering commitment to serving our community. From critical cardiac saves to moments of comfort during someone’s worst day, their impact reaches far beyond emergency response.

We are especially proud to recognize team members whose excellence, professionalism, and commitment to patient care exemplify the very best of EMS. Your hard work, sacrifice, and devotion do not go unnoticed.

Thank you to all of our EMS professionals for the countless lives you touch and the difference you make every single day.

👏 Please join us in celebrating and thanking our incredible EMS team!

05/21/2026

TONIGHT!! Join Citizens Ambulance for our FREE Save-A-Life Day & Open House on Thursday, May 21 in Wakeman!

❤️ Learn lifesaving skills:
✔️ Bystander CPR
✔️ Stop the Bleed Training

📍 Citizens Ambulance – Wakeman
🕔 Open House starts at 5 PM
🕕 Training from 6 PM – 8 PM

💲 FREE to attend
☕ Light refreshments provided!

📧 RSVP: [email protected]

Bring your family and friends and learn how YOU can help save a life before EMS arrives.

05/20/2026

🚑💙 EMS Week 2026 | EMS for Children Day 💙🚑

Keeping children safe goes beyond emergency care — it starts before the ride ever begins. One of the best ways to protect your child is by making sure their car seat is installed correctly and fits them properly.

Did you know that Citizens Ambulance Service offers FREE car seat safety checks by appointment with Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians? 👶🚗

Our trained technicians can help:
✅ Ensure your child’s car seat is installed correctly
✅ Check that the seat is appropriate for your child’s age and size
✅ Answer questions about car seat safety and Ohio laws
✅ Give you peace of mind every time you travel

Appointments are required.

📞 Call Citizens Ambulance Service today to schedule your car seat safety check and help keep your little passengers safe on every trip.

05/19/2026

On April 24th, Citizens Ambulance Service had the privilege to participate in a mock crash organized by the student council at Western Reserve Schools to showcase the dangers of impaired and unsafe driving. Other agencies involved include Townsend TWP. Fire Department- Huron County, Wakeman Fire District, Huron County Sheriff's Office, Ohio State Highway Patrol, Huron County Emergency Management Agency, Evans Funeral Home & Cremation Services along with ProMedica Air and Mobile, Metro Life Flight