Douglas County Armour Ambulance

03/20/2026

03/19/2026

We are so blessed to have a caring community. The Girl scouts donated 37 boxes to our EMS services. Thank you to everyone who purchased.cookies for their donation. We thank you!!!

03/16/2026

03/16/2026

They just keep learning. Getting all the skills down and each class gets them closer to being an EMT

03/15/2026

Old Man Winter must be a big fan of state basketball tournaments, because he shows up every single year… and this year he brought a blizzard with him. ❄️🏀

Because of the weather (and Old Man Winter clearly refusing to take the weekend off), the Lorain Theatre will be closed today.

Stay safe, stay warm and we’ll see you back at the theatre once the snow quits trying to win the championship.

03/14/2026

Register here: https://members.sdfirefighters.org/event-calendar/Details/northeast-district-school-spring-2026-1651101?sourceTypeId=Website

03/13/2026

03/06/2026

FREE NAEMSE Skills Instructor Course – Sioux Falls, SD
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Includes 3 hours online pre-course + in-person sessions

✅ Learn to teach, assess, and give feedback on patient care skills
✅ Network with experienced EMS educators
✅ Must be sponsored by your EMS organization (director, supervisor, or chief)

Limited spots – register now: sdemsa.org/event-6576100

Questions? 📧 Amy Marsh: MarshAmy605@gmail.com

Funded by the SD Dept. of Health Regional Service Designation Grant via SDEMSA.

03/05/2026

We are so proud of these students and their dedication to learning

03/05/2026

Recently, Alan Perry, Sheila Monnier, Nicole Neugebauer and Amy Marsh had the opportunity to participate in the inaugural EMS Association Summit in Kansas City, MO alongside EMS leaders from across the country. One thing became immediately clear: the challenges we face in South Dakota are the same challenges facing every state — funding instability and workforce shortages.

These are not isolated issues. They are national trends affecting rural, frontier, and urban systems alike. While that reality is sobering, it is also reassuring. We are not alone, and we are not behind.

The Summit reinforced an important shift in thinking. If we want to address staffing shortages, we must be intentional about how we promote our profession. EMS offers purpose, teamwork, and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference every single day. We must actively highlight those positives when recruiting the next generation.

Equally important is collaboration. EMS cannot advocate effectively in isolation. We must align our messaging with healthcare partners and coordinate efforts across associations. A unified voice strengthens our legislative impact and reinforces the essential role EMS plays in the healthcare continuum.
SDEMSA is committed to leading these conversations in South Dakota — promoting the positives of EMS, strengthening partnerships, and advocating for sustainable solutions.

Our challenges are shared nationally. Our solutions must be collaborative.
Together, we will move EMS forward.

02/26/2026

Instructor Mac and the EMT students working hard again tonight.