Freeland Northside Community Ambulance

02/13/2026

Learning is never ending for all health care workers.

Recently the association has appointed its new Training Coordinator.

Pam Segaria EMT brings forth many years of providing training to all first responders over many years teaching CPR, AED and many other aspects over the years, her experience of training many medical residents in the simulation lab that she helped develop at Geisinger Medical Center will endorse her abilities to provide new and exciting classes for our staff and volunteers. We look forward to what she has to offer and wish her luck. If you see Pam welcome, her to her new position.

02/11/2026

Our mission is the same as it has been for many years to provide the highest quality of care to our residents and surrounding communities. WE may have faltered previously but now some new faces and new ideals are in place long gone are the old ideals, Traditions still exist but we have learned a lesson we must change we must move forward and we have.
New ideals and policies are being put forward each day. New thinking is in place more openness both internally and with you our residents, more ideals of working with our municipal elected officials mutually doing the best for the residents. We no longer subscribe to old ideals we believe in the future some may be naysayers I say come join us put your ideals to work . Social media is one thing but your actions to better us is what is needed. I challenge those who have been opponents making statements come join us as they say put your idea to work make your community better not hide behind a keyboard. Again, new ideas new faces all welcome to apply. You don't just need to ride the ambulance many are needed to assist in many other aspects of the association applications available.

02/11/2026

The Freeland Ambulance ALS service is pleased to announce the addition of Intermediate Life Support Services, Intermediate services are a EMT who has received additional training on initiating intra venous access to administer fluids, giving additional medications such as non-opioid (narcotic) pain relievers, preforming 12 lead EKGs like you receive in the ER. This service is not to replace the Paramedic but as an additional elevated service to our residence we service. So if you are listening to your scanner, you may hear the number 536ILS being transmitted. Just another additional service we have added and continue to grow your hometown service.

02/10/2026

02/10/2026

🚑🚔🚒 Short notice but to any who might be interested:
The Hazleton Police Department invites all area first responders (full-time, part-time, retired and volunteer) to a FREE First-Responder Wellness Check, tomorrow from 7:30am-11:30am at the Hazleton Police Department.

February is American Heart Month, a sobering reminder that cardiovascular illness is the leading cause of death among active police officers. That’s why we’ve partnered with Lehigh Valley Hospital–Hazleton, part of Jefferson Health, to host this free event.

📅 Wednesday, February 11
⏰ 7:30 AM – 11:30 AM
📍 Hazleton Police Department
780 North Church Street, Hazleton
**PLEASE COME TO THE 13TH STREET SIDE OF THE BUILDING**

During the event, we’ll be offering blood pressure checks, cholesterol & blood sugar screening, body mass index testing, nutrition guidance, light snacks, duty-gear aches & pain support from a physical therapist.

All first responders are welcome to stop by anytime during the event window. Everyone who participates will be entered to win a $50 Amazon gift card.🚒🚔🚑

02/09/2026

Education opportunity

02/09/2026

⚠️ Heads up to those who might be heading up towards the Wilkes-Barre area at night this week: There will be overnight lane restrictions/periodic closures on;

Interstate 81 northbound and southbound between Exit 159 (Nuangola) and Exit 165 (Wilkes-Barre/Mountain Top)

Monday, February 9 through Friday, February 13, nightly, from 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM for structural boring.⚠️

02/09/2026

What happens when you dial 911 for chest pain ?
Most persons begin with dialing 911
EMS is dispatched and responds usually a Paramedic is on board.
We arrive and we assess the patient and begin treatment,
we initiate an IV access to give medications and fluids as needed, Oxygen is given thru your nose or thru a mask if needed.
We give you baby aspirin to chew if not allergic to aspirin products,
A cardiac monitor is applied, and we then do a 12 lead EKG the same as an emergency room does and we then transmit that to a doctor who is in the emergency room. We both discuss your case via cellphone or radio. We will give you nitroglycerin under your tongue. Enroute to the hospital of your choice within reasonable distance and has capabilities for a MI alert (MI Alert means the facility is capable of initiating advanced care and cardiac Cath intervention in the least amount of time) we continue to give the nitro, oxygen and can advance to IV pain meds as deemed needed. Your care is continued while enroute to a hospital. Sometimes your choice of hospital cannot handle acute heart attacks that need a cardiac cath lab immediately if this is the case we will divert to that hospital who can perform the cardiac Cath immediately. Time is tissue we say and a heart that is dying needs fast accurate intervention so we may need to change hospitals within reason. Our goal when it comes down to what we call door to cath time to be the least amount of time less time the better outcome. Prehospital treatment and decision making is designed to save your heart muscle. Never hesitate to seek medical attention or dial 911.

02/09/2026

Keeping our residents we serve always in our mind to provide the highest level of care our Paramedics have recently been trained and allowed to use new and upcoming medicines, Ketamine a drug used to relieve pain, has been added again to our medication roster , In the future we will be adding and agent to clot blood and an antibiotic to be given for open bone fractures of patients to aid in prevention of infections from open fractures. Your service will continue to advance its ability to care for the residents we respond to. A new future for the Freeland Ambulance Advanced Life Support Unit is a reality.

02/09/2026

Recently Medic 41 Alpha has been relicensed with Northeast EMS. Many thanks to Pat Welch, Amy Mcdaniels, myself and Frank for all the assistance in this project. Freeland EMS now has two fully licensed ALS/BLS units along with a chase unit to serve our residents.

02/08/2026

⚠️ Heads up to those in the Hazleton Area School District ⚠️ Stay safe and stay warm, hopefully Spring comes sooner rather than later ❄️

02/08/2026

🏈 Game Day Ready! 🚑
Whether you’re cheering for every touchdown or watching the halftime show with friends, we’re here to help you stay safe throughout the Big Game today!

📍 We’ve got our crews ready — just like we are all year long — so you can focus on the fun.
💡 Remember: Know your limits, and if you need help, we’re only a call away.
🤝 Let’s make this day unforgettable — for the right reasons!

Stay safe. Stay healthy. 🧡