Butler County IA EMS

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

11/26/2025

Hey EVERYONE!
Just want to Wish you all a very Happy Thanksgiving!
Please stay safe especially if the weather forecast should happen!
****Attention all EMS PROVIDERS!!!******
Butler County EMS is going to have a day of FREE Con ED January 24th in Parkersburg! Parkersburg Iowa Ambulance has agreed to host this FIRST EVER EMS ED DAY!!! This is free and open to any EMS personal! More Details to come so please mark your calendars JANUARY 24th! Stay tuned for more details!!!
Once again Have a Happy Thanksgiving and STAY SAFE!!!!
-Kari

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11/10/2025

Just a Friendly reminder to all of those who are interested in becoming an EMT and who have reached out to me you should have gotten and email regarding tonight's informational meeting. Hope to see you there!

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10/28/2025

A strong thank you to a very strong family!!

10/22/2025

Hey EVERYONE! I am getting ready to plan an informational meeting for the up coming 2026 Butler County EMT Class!! Remember as I stated in the previous post if you are interested in becoming one of the FEW the PROUD the BRAVE Butler County EMS alumni please reach out to me on messenger with your email and phone number so I can get you included in the informational meeting. This will be our 3 class, we are going to limit the number of people for the class so we as instructors can provide the one on one focus our students need to become the BEST EMT's that they can be!
Nothing makes Tammy and I more proud than seeing success of our EMT's in the field. Whether it be seeing them on a call or having them take care of one of our loved ones. We are going to do our best to help you have the tools and knowledge to become the best EMT you can be. So we will have a class limit. You still have time to sign up for the informational meeting and see if we fit. Please reach out to me either on the Butler County IA EMS messenger or to me personally on Facebook. I want to get this scheduled by Friday. Sooo....

10/19/2025

Come on out to support your local fire department and enjoy a good breakfast!