Winfield Fire & Rescue

05/25/2026

Reminder about tomorrow’s Memorial Day service.

05/23/2026

Saturday, May 23rd is EMS Remembrance Day

On this last day of EMS week, we honor emergency medical services personnel who have died in the line-of-duty and to recognize the ultimate sacrifice they made for their communities. We thank them for their service to EMS and for bringing comfort and lifesaving care to their patients. They leave us with the proud memory of their commitment and dedication to EMS.

05/22/2026

Friday May 22nd is EMS Recognition Day

Today we recognize our local EMS heroes and those who save lives through the EMS system.

On EMS Recognition Day, we honor members of our EMS community who regularly go above and beyond what is expected. We are thankful for their unwavering commitment to serving our community.

Thank you to Country Cheesecakes by Jan for the delicious cheesecakes this week.

05/21/2026

Thursday, May 21st - Save-A-Life Day

Today is to promote Stop the Bleed and public CPR programs. It doesn’t matter how quickly EMS professionals get to a scene—bystanders will almost always be there first.

Save-A-Life Day empowers the general public to learn and apply steps that can be taken to help save a life.

Stop the Bleed Resources:
* American College of Surgeons – Stop the Bleed Program - https://www.stopthebleed.org/
* Stop the Bleed Project - https://stopthebleedproject.org/

CPR Training Resources:
* American Heart Association - https://cpr.heart.org/
* American Red Cross - https://www.redcross.org/take-a-class/cpr?utm_source=RCO&utm_medium=For_Individuals_Find_Classes_and_Certification&utm_content=CPR

05/20/2026

Wednesday, May 20th - EMS for Children Day

Why EMS Week and EMSC Day Matter?

EMS professionals are often the first point of care in emergencies. Recognizing their contributions and ensuring they are equipped to care for children is key to building stronger, more effective emergency systems.

Today highlights the special needs of caring for children. There are distinctive physiological and psychological aspects of caring for children.

EMSC Day is dedicated to:
- Honoring EMS clinicians who care for children
- Raising awareness about Pediatric Readiness
- Highlighting the work of the federal EMSC Program

To learn more, visit:

The mission of the EIIC is to optimize outcomes for children across the emergency care continuum by leveraging quality improvement science and multidisciplinary, multisystem collaboration.

05/20/2026

Memorial Day service information

Winfield American Legion Post 643 will be hosting a Memorial Service on Monday, May 25th at 10am at the First Presbyterian Church in Winfield.
A Salute to our Fallen Heroes will follow at the Winfield Scott Township Cemetery.

05/19/2026

Tuesday, May 19th

Today is to promote safety for the EMS professional, the patient, and the public. Safety Day encourages first responders to focus on risk and prevention rather than possible negative outcomes and aims to advance safety measures for both the community and the profession.

This is a great day to highlight stress reduction, self-care, and mental health awareness programs.

If you are an EMS worker or public safety professional in Iowa experiencing chronic stress or cumulative trauma, you can access targeted mental health tools and workshops through NAMI Iowa Frontline Professionals. https://namiiowa.org/frontline-professionals/

05/18/2026

This day highlights the ongoing training, rigorous certification, and lifelong learning required for EMS personnel to provide lifesaving emergency care.

Iowa recognizes four primary levels of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel, aligned with national standards.

Emergency Medical Responder (EMR): Administers immediate life-saving interventions (CPR, AED, bleeding control) while awaiting higher-level transport. Often consists of first responders like police, firefighters, or specialized volunteers.

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT): The baseline for ambulance crews. Handles basic prehospital care, airway management, and medication administration (e.g., Narcan, epinephrine).

Advanced EMT (AEMT): Performs all EMT-level skills, plus IV initiation, fluid resuscitation, and administration of a broader range of emergency medications.

Paramedic: The highest level of prehospital care. Can perform advanced airway management, cardiac monitoring, and complex pharmacological interventions.