Butler County IA EMS

02/04/2026

This was on my FB memories and I just want to say even after 25+ yrs in EMS I still consider myself a student! As should all EMS providers. I sent this out to our current students to remind them. We NEVER know everything and not knowing is not an OPTION! The learning MUST continue! Education and our CEH's are soo important!

01/25/2026

WOW!!!! I am still in aww at our amazing turnout today. I believe we had 68 people in attendance!!! A huge Thanks for all the donations! The great speakers!! The volunteers! Parkersburg Ambulance! All who attended! I will be posting more pictures but for tonight I am just going to say THANKS!!! It was a successful day!!!!

01/23/2026

Just a reminder to all that we are still on for tomorrow! The heat is on and so is the FREE CONTINUING EDUCATION!!!
1005 Commerce St. Parkersburg in the meeting room Parking is on the east side of the building with additional parking at the Diamonds and Fields just to the west of the station as well at Iowa State Bank on the north side of the station. COLD WEATHER ='s HOT EDUCATION!!!! Both are even FREE!! See you tomorrow!

01/16/2026

Just want to remind everyone that we are still accepting people who want to attend! The address is:
1005 Commerce St
Parkersburg Iowa
Each class has it's own CEU # so make sure you get signed in to receive the credit for that class. We have had some very amazing people set up to offer to help with donate food so there is going to be a Free Lunch as well as snacks available throughout the day! So it is TOTALLY FREE!! You just need to let us know and show up. The Class schedule is as follows:
0800 - 0930 Cardiology with Dr. Connie Joyloni
0940 - 1040 Provider Mental Health - Kari Coates & Kaitlins Heart for Heroes
1050 - 1150 START / JUMP START & MCI Triage tools - Mark Mahler
1150 - 1240 LUNCH!
1240 - 210 Airway with Nick Nedza
210 - 320 Death Scene Investigation -Jenifer Becker
330 - 430 Why are REsponse K9 teams an effective Resource - Greg Higgnbotham (K9's Walter and Dasiy)

Parking, the East parking lot, there is also parking at the bank just north of the building as well as at the ball diamond just to the west of the building. We do ask that the parking lots on the north and south side of the building be left for our Parkersburg EMS crews and Fire Crews if they need to respond to a call.
Really Hoping to see you all! This is a Free Event and should be a great time!!

01/13/2026

Last night we had our first official night of our 3rd EMT class! So like any “parent” here is our first day pic! (-1 due to a family emergency)

Also want to say a huge Thanks to Greene EMS and Fire Department for allowing us to use there amazing station to have these classes!!!

This is going to be a fun group to work with!!

01/01/2026

Wishing everyone a Happy Year! Especially those on duty! Stay Safe!!

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas to all and a SPECIAL MERRY CHRISTMAS for those who are awake from their loved ones. Stay safe everyone!!

Happy Holidays!

12/09/2025

Free Continuing Education!!!! Please RSVP so we can make sure we have enough food or not too much food!

12/05/2025

Sometimes things and sayings just stick with me and this one really has so I want to share it.

"If you want to go fast, go alone, but if you want to go far, go together" Dr. Peter Safar

I like this quote not only because Dr. Safar is known as the "father of CPR" but it really says a lot to me the importance of Team Work. I am sharing this because of the support of our Butler County EMS/Ambulance crews and our citizens of Butler County who voted for us we will go far! And I just wanted to tell all of you how much it is appreciated! As always please stay safe and have a great weekend! -Kari

12/02/2025

🎄🦃 From Thanksgiving to New Year’s, there’s this constant push-and-pull inside you.
Part of you wants to feel the magic of the season… and the other part knows you’re going to miss pieces of it. Not just one day — but little moments that add up over the years.

🏠 You miss dinners that happen without you.
You miss family traditions that slowly shift around your schedule.
You miss the quiet things — the laughter from the kitchen, the late-night card games, the photos you’re not in.
And you don’t really notice the weight of it until enough seasons pass and you realize… you’ve been absent for more holidays than you’ve been present.

🚀At the same time, the job doesn’t slow down for the season.
If anything, it gets heavier.

💼You’re working overtime because the pay isn’t what it could be.
You’re handling tragedies on days meant to be joyful.
You’re stepping into homes where the holidays have already been shattered.
You’re trying to be steady, professional, compassionate — even when your own tank feels low.

❤️‍🩹And layered behind all of it is the reality no one talks about enough:
the exhaustion, the emotional whiplash, the financial strain, the feeling of being pulled in two directions… wanting to serve, but also wanting to live your own life.

🎄So here’s my message:
Enjoy all the little moments.
Have gratitude for the tiny joys.
Be kind.
Be patient.
Be gracious with people in uniform.

🩵A simple “thank you” matters more than you think.
A warm meal, a kind word, a little understanding — it all changes the tone of a hard shift.
I promise you that.

❤️And if someone you love is working through the holidays, check on them.
Remind them they’re appreciated.
Remind them their presence at home is missed, but their impact at work is felt.

🚑 And if you are the first responder working this season:
You’re seen.
You’re valued.
You’re allowed to feel all of the things.
And you’re not alone… not in the sacrifice, not in the struggle, and not in the strength it takes to keep showing up. Not in the hidden beauty of this job.

⭐️ Save this.Share this.
And spread a little extra kindness this year — someone out there in uniform is carrying a lot more than you realize.

11/27/2025