El Paso Fire Protection District EMS

04/01/2026

After 19 years of providing ground critical care transports, we have decided to step up our game! Introducing Titan 1🚁
With our 11 Board Certified CCP-C, FP-C and CFRN providers, we’re ready to take critical care to new heights!

As exciting and fun as it would be to have our own helicopter, we’re staying on the ground for now! Happy April Fools Day! Our crews are ready to serve and are here for you!

03/29/2026

Thank you to everyone who came to our pancake breakfast today!

03/17/2026

Happy St Patrick’s Day from El Paso EMS🍀

✨ We’re lucky to serve the community🚑
🍀 Stay safe. Celebrate smart
✨ Don’t push your luck, plan a safe ride
🍀 We’re always ready to help but we hope your St Patrick’s Day stays lucky and accident free

03/15/2026

Tornado Watch until 10 pm

https://inws.ncep.noaa.gov/a/a.php?i=125249134

03/11/2026

Tornado watch was extended until 0200

The Tornado Watch has been extended until 2 am.😢

https://inws.ncep.noaa.gov/a/a.php?i=124889079

03/11/2026

Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 1 am

https://inws.ncep.noaa.gov/a/a.php?i=124902707

03/10/2026

🌪️Tornado watch in effect until 11pm, per NWS🌪️

03/10/2026

Our area has been upgraded to 4/5 risk. Have a way to receive warnings. Outdoor warning sirens may not be heard inside a house or vehicle.

Charge your phones

Have important documents, spare clothes and shoes along with money and keys in your designated shelter

Have flashlights and extra batteries prepared

🚨Urgent: PREPARE NOW

A level 4 has just been issued by the NWS. This means several, long track tornadoes are expected. Max intensity of EF-3.

Now is time to prepare. Time is a few storms after 2PM; then widespread after 6PM in north central IL.

03/09/2026

Be weather aware tomorrow afternoon through the nighttime hours as severe weather including hail and possible tornadoes are forecasted.

⛈️Have a way to receive warnings
🌩️Know where to go for shelter, wherever you will be during the storm
⛈️Have spare batteries for flashlights and fully charged phones in case of power outages
🌩️If no basement is available, take shelter in an interior room with no windows

Warnings and watches will be shared here to keep you informed

Graphics created by Illinois Weather Community, NWS, Meteorologist Jacob Dickey and Meteorologist Chris Yates

03/07/2026

Don’t forget to set your clocks forward an hour tonight! 7pm sunsets are on the way!🌅

Also it’s a good time to check the batteries in your smoke and CO detectors and replace them if they’re older than 10 years⏰

03/04/2026

We will be offering ACLS and PALS renewal courses on Tuesday, March 17th. Please contact Rachael for more information!