Shaler Hampton EMS

04/27/2026

Always a great event and very well attended! Sunshine & Scott will be there as always, giving away bike helmets to the kids and making sure that they are properly fitted.

Hope to see y'all there!

This year's Bike Rodeo is on Saturday, May 16 at Kiwanis Park from 10:00am to 1:00pm.
🚴🏻Children are fitted for and receive a free bicycle helmet.
🚴🏻Learn about safe bicycle riding and "rules of the road."
🚴🏻Enter a free raffle to win a new bicycle.
🚴🏻Light refreshments provided.

🔗Link to register: https://www.shaler.org/FormCenter/Police-Department-5/Bike-Rodeo-2026-222

Sponsored by Shaler Township Police Department, Borough of Etna Police Department and Shaler Hampton EMS.

04/24/2026

We are deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Chief Massimino. He is one of the most genuine people I’ve ever met a true community servant and a great partner to us at Shaler Hampton EMS.

Our condolences to his family and thank you for lending him to all of us! He will be deeply missed.

04/15/2026

Today was a great day for the residents of — and visitors to — Shaler Township’s parks.

Shaler Township unveiled 12 Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) across 10 parks, bringing truly lifesaving technology directly into the community.

These are not standard AEDs. Each device features:
• A large visual display to reinforce voice prompts
• Real-time monitoring of location and readiness
• Cellular/WiFi connectivity that automatically alerts Allegheny County 911 and Shaler Hampton EMS the moment pads are applied
• Precise location data to speed EMS and first responder arrival

In a cardiac arrest, minutes matter — and this technology helps ensure help is on the way immediately.

Shaler Township is unique among the communities we serve due to its extensive park system, making this investment especially impactful. Their commitment to public safety and community wellness is clear, and we’re proud to partner with them on this initiative.

Stay tuned for information in the next couple of weeks regarding Hands Only CPR training that will be offered in all 10 of Shaler’s parks, and also Etna and Hampton’s parks free of charge after school lets out this Summer.

And last, but far from least - Hands Only CPR Training in the comfort of your home by borrowing a CPR manikin and watching online training provided by Shaler Hampton EMS staff at Shaler North Hills Library or Hampton Community Library

📺 Watch the TV coverage and📰 Read the full newspaper story in the links below! Thanks to KDKA-TV | CBS Pittsburgh, WPXI-TV PittsburghI, WTAE-TV Pittsburgh and the Tribune Review for your efforts in helping us spread the word!

Highly advanced devices that are very simple to use to save lives are now available to the public throughout Shaler. The township partnered with Shaler Hampton EMS to place a dozen automated external defibrillators in 10 parks. “One day, one of these devices will be used, and when it is

03/21/2026

Over the past few days, subscription envelopes have begun arriving in the mailboxes of residents in Etna, Hampton, and Shaler—the communities we are proud to serve.

An annual subscription remains just $40 for an individual, $60 for a family, or $80 for a Family Plus plan, which also covers visitors to your home. These rates have not increased in five years. What has increased, however, are insurance co-pays and deductibles—making this program more valuable than ever.

Your subscription provides several important benefits:
• 50% discount on out-of-pocket costs for emergency ambulance services
• Up to five free lift assists for those with mobility challenges
• Direct support for Shaler Hampton EMS, helping us continue to deliver high-quality emergency care in your community

In 2025, our team responded to nearly 7,000 calls. We also launched post-call patient surveys to better understand your experience and identify opportunities to improve. The feedback has been overwhelmingly positive—and deeply meaningful.

One comment, now featured on our billboard campaign, says it best:

“George & Marissa saved my life. I will never forget them.”

That’s why we do what we do.

Thank you for your continued support of Shaler Hampton EMS, and of course thank you to the Borough of Etna for once again helping us gain access to the billboards to help spread the word about our subscription campaign!

03/20/2026

Today marks the end of an era.

After 29 years, Greg Porter signs off for the last time at Ross/West View EMS—an organization he helped shape at every level. From Paramedic, to Supervisor, to Assistant Director, and ultimately Executive Director & Chief, Greg’s career has been defined by steady leadership, deep knowledge, and an unwavering commitment to doing what’s right for patients and the communities he served.

For nearly three decades, he didn’t just respond to calls—he built systems, mentored providers, strengthened partnerships, and continually pushed for better. The high-performing care that Ross/West View EMS delivers today is, in many ways, a reflection of Greg’s vision and persistence.

Beyond his agency, Greg has long been a respected voice across our region and throughout Pennsylvania—someone people turn to for guidance, perspective, and solutions.

But for those of us at Shaler Hampton EMS, Greg has meant something even more.

He’s been the kind of neighbor every EMS agency hopes for.

Whether it was working together on joint training, supporting each other when resources were stretched, or simply picking up the phone to solve a problem, Greg helped create a true partnership between our organizations. That collaboration didn’t just make our agencies stronger—it made all eight of our collective communities better served.

On Monday, Greg begins a new chapter as Senior Director of EMS with UPMC. And while today is a farewell to Ross/West View, it’s also a moment of excitement for what’s ahead. Because if there’s one thing we know, it’s that Greg will bring the same passion, integrity, and leadership to this new role—and the impact will be felt across an even larger stage.

Thank you, Greg, for 29 years of service, leadership, and partnership.

And congratulations—UPMC is getting one of the very best.

03/04/2026

Happy to say that Dr. Stoy is not only a titan in EMS education and has had a hand in educating most of the people at SHEMS at one time or another, but also a member of our Board of Directors, representing the Township of Hampton.

What a great coincidence for us!

02/20/2026

And we are underway!

Today Shaler Hampton EMS and Ross West View EMS are coming together for a joint training day focused entirely on pediatric care.

We present the exact same topics again on Sunday, with all staff having to attend one day or the other. 

While pediatric patients make up a small percentage of our overall call volume, when they need us, they are often critically ill or seriously injured. These are low-frequency, high-risk calls — the kinds of patients who can challenge even the most experienced EMS professionals.

That’s exactly why we train.

We train so that when the rare call comes in, our response isn’t uncertain — it’s confident. We train because our communities deserve nothing less than excellence, especially for their children.

Thanks to our partners at Hampton Township Volunteer Fire Department for allowing us to use their station - and stop by at 4:30 today for their 1st fish fry of the season !

02/17/2026

Yesterday, we began an exciting and important process that will impact nearly every patient we treat over the next decade — selecting new cardiac monitors to replace our aging LifePak 15s.

A little history first. In the 1980s, the Physio-Control LifePak 4 weighed 37 pounds, provided a single-lead heart rhythm, and delivered defibrillation. It cost about $4,000. (1st picture)

Today, we are evaluating two next-generation devices: the ZOLL Zenix (blue device) (13 pounds) and the Stryker LIFEPAK 35 (gray device) (16 pounds).

Yes, the weight reduction is appreciated by our crews — but what’s truly remarkable is the technology now available for our patients.

Both devices offer:
- 4-lead ECG monitoring
- 12-lead ECG acquisition & hospital transmission
- Transcutaneous pacing
- Pulse oximetry (SpO₂)
- End-tidal CO₂ monitoring (ETCO₂)
- Carboxyhemoglobin monitoring (SpCO)
- Non-invasive blood pressure (NIBP)
- Manual & AED defibrillation
- Synchronized cardioversion
- CPR feedback and quality metrics
- Data capture and integration into our patient care record
- Bluetooth/Wi-Fi hospital connectivity

The investment? Approximately $65,000 per unit × 6 units = $390,000.

Given the clinical importance and financial responsibility involved, we designed a rigorous, employee-driven evaluation process.

Yesterday, ZOLL provided in-service training and placed two Zenix monitors into service — one in Shaler and one in Hampton — where they will be used operationally for two weeks (with our current monitors remaining onboard as backup). After each use, the primary provider completes a structured online evaluation.

Stryker will follow with the exact same process for the LIFEPAK 35. Once complete, we will forward the results and our recommendation to our Board of Directors for action.

This decision is about more than equipment. It is about delivering the highest level of care to our community, being responsible stewards of public funds, and equipping our providers with the tools they need to save lives.

We are excited for what this next generation of technology means for the patients and families we serve — because when seconds matter, the right tools make all the difference.

01/31/2026

Here is our end of year data for 2025!

THANK YOU - to the communities that we serve, to the elected and appointed leaders of our communities, to our volunteer Board of Directors who are so incredibly dedicated, and last, but most importantly, our dedicated staff of EMT's, AEMT's, and Paramedics who are second to none!

2025 was a great year!

01/25/2026

Thanks to EMT Jess B for the pic! (PS - Rt 8 is a state road!

01/24/2026

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01/17/2026

Congrats to all of the graduates of the second annual Leadership Development Academy, sponsored by the Ambulance Association of Pennsylvania!  Most especially to our own Rachel Schutzman and Tom Kappert!

Pictured are all of the graduates along with the Board of Directors of the AAP.