Yankton County EMS

05/18/2026

This is National EMS Week, a time set aside to recognize the commitment of the thousands of First Responders, EMT's, Advanced EMT's and Paramedics in South Dakota and across the nation who carry the pager and are ready to respond to the call at a moment's notice. EMS providers face overwhelming stress in unimaginable environments day after day, yet they keep coming back despite low pay, odd hours and physically demanding work. To EMS providers near and far, we say THANK YOU for making a huge difference in so many people's lives! Shout out to our EMS neighbors who have supported or assisted us, including Vermillion, SD Fire EMS Department, Tabor Fire & EMS, Tyndall Ambulance, Menno ambulance, Viborg Ambulance, Springfield Ambulance, Crofton Volunteer Fire & Rescue, and Hartington Ambulance And finally, our fabulous First Responders at Gayville Fire and Rescue, Volin Fire & Rescue, Irene First Responders, Lesterville Fire & Rescue, Yankton County Search and Rescue and (Lewis and Clark) Lake Area/ Yankton Volunteer Fire Department. HAPPY AND SAFE EMS WEEK!

05/17/2026

Thank you to all of our amazing providers! Keep being great!

05/15/2026

National Police week! Thank you to the brave men and women that run into danger daily when everyone else runs away! Thank you Yankton County Sheriff, Yankton Police Department, South Dakota Highway Patrol, and South Dakota Game Fish & Park for the amazing collab we have together on scenes. You don’t go unnoticed.

05/05/2026

The Yankton VFW Post 791 held their annual Loyalty Day Banquet on May 1st and presented Paramedic Troy Cowman with a Certificate of Commendation! The certificate reads "In special recognition of exemplary service to humanity by administering emergency medical assistance". Troy began his EMS career at Yankton County EMS in 1993 and has responded to more than 10,000 ambulance calls since then. He started as a volunteer EMT, then became an EMT-Intermediate in 1999 and achieved Paramedic certification in 2008. Troy has been full-time at Yankton County since 2009, including roles as a Senior Paramedic and serving as Deputy Administrator for the past four years. He has also filled in as the Interim Administrator on four different occasions since 2018.

05/04/2026

05/04/2026

Thank you 🙏🏼

This week, May 3–9, 2026, we recognize National Correctional Officer Week and extend our sincere appreciation to the dedicated Correctional Officers of the Yankton County Sheriff’s Office.

Your professionalism, vigilance, and commitment play a vital role in maintaining the safety and security of our facility and our county. The work you do often goes unseen, but it never goes unnoticed.

Thank you for your service, your resilience, and the important role you serve each and every day.

05/02/2026

Thank you to the local VFW Post 791 for a great celebration for Loyalty Day for first responders!