Greene County Ambulance Service

03/09/2026

🚶‍♂️ Step Into Better Health This April! 🌷

Join the Path to Health Virtual Step Challenge this April, hosted by Greene County Ambulance Service and the Greene County Health Department!

This fully virtual challenge makes it easy for anyone to participate. Walk in your neighborhood, on a treadmill, at the park, or anywhere you like—just track your steps and be part of the movement toward a healthier Greene County.

🎁 Great Incentives to Get Moving:
• First 50 participants to register receive FREE prizes
• All participants will have chances to win giveaways
• 5 Air Fryers will be raffled off at the end of the challenge!

📅 Challenge Dates: April 1–30
📝 Registration is OPEN NOW!

https://forms.gle/CFeLTj4PuByc7z5a6

Stay active, build healthy habits, and compete with friends—all from anywhere.

👉 Sign up today and start stepping toward better health!

03/06/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 8–14, 2026 Recognized as Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — March 8–14, 2026 has been designated as Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Indiana, a statewide initiative encouraging Hoosiers to review their safety plans and prepare for spring and summer severe weather.
Severe Weather Preparedness Week serves as an annual reminder for individuals, families, schools, and businesses to take proactive steps to stay safe during severe storms. Indiana commonly experiences hazardous weather in the spring, including tornadoes, severe thunderstorms, damaging winds, hail, and flash flooding.
State and local emergency management agencies urge residents to use this week to review emergency plans, identify safe shelter locations, and ensure they have multiple ways to receive weather warnings.
“As we enter the severe weather season, preparedness can make a life-saving difference,” said emergency management officials. “Taking time now to plan ahead helps ensure that families know what to do when severe weather threatens.”
Residents are encouraged to take several preparedness steps during the week:
• Create or review a family emergency plan, including where to go during a tornado warning.
• Identify a safe shelter location, such as a basement or an interior room on the lowest level of a sturdy building away from windows.
• Build or refresh an emergency kit with essentials such as water, nonperishable food, flashlights, batteries, medications, and important documents.
• Check weather alert systems, including NOAA Weather Radios, mobile alerts, and local media notifications.
• Practice severe weather safety drills at home, work, or school.
Each day during Severe Weather Preparedness Week highlights a different preparedness topic:
• Sunday: Introduction to Severe Weather Safety
• Monday: Watches vs. Warnings
• Tuesday: Severe Weather Warnings and Tornadoes (Statewide Tornado Drill Day)
• Wednesday: Lightning Safety
• Thursday: Hail and Wind Safety
• Friday: Flood Safety
• Saturday: Extreme Heat Safety
Statewide Tornado Drill – Tuesday, March 10
As part of the week’s activities, Indiana will conduct a Statewide Tornado Drill on Tuesday, March 10. The state will conduct a statewide test of communication systems at 10:15 AM EDT.
Residents, businesses, schools, and organizations are encouraged to participate by practicing their tornado safety procedures when the test occurs. This drill provides an opportunity to ensure everyone understands how warnings are delivered and how quickly they can move to a safe shelter location.
The drill is intended to help people recognize warning systems such as outdoor sirens, weather radios, and emergency alerts while reinforcing the importance of immediately seeking shelter in a basement or interior room on the lowest level of a sturdy building away from windows.
Sign Up for Emergency Notifications
Greene County Emergency Management encourages residents to sign up for Reverse 911, an emergency alert system designed to send alert texts directly to your phone. Alerts may be sent for natural disasters, community emergencies, severe weather, chemical spills, evacuation notices, or other important public safety information.
Reverse 911 can send more precise warnings and instructions no matter where you are, but only if your mobile number and physical address are registered in the system.
Registration for Reverse 911 requires users to create an account and password and provide their address and phone number. Phone numbers registered in the system will not be used for other purposes or sold to outside parties.
To register for Greene County’s Reverse 911, scan the QR code below or visit:
https://greenecounty.genasys.com/portal.en/register
Severe Weather Preparedness Week highlights the importance of staying informed and having a plan before storms develop. Residents are encouraged to follow local emergency management agencies and the National Weather Service for weather updates and preparedness information.

03/05/2026

On Monday, March 2, Greene County Ambulance Service employees did our annual refresher training. This is something we do every year to update some of our skills we don't get to use on a daily basis and gauge our proficiency in our ability to provide the community with the best services possible. Thank you to all of the evaluators that showed up to assist. Educators on hand were personnel from Greene County General Hospital and Dr. Gamble, IU Health Lifeline, AirEvac Lifeteam, and our own Greene County Ambulance personnel.

02/27/2026

RHIC (Rural Healthcare Innovation Collaborative) staff, based out of Union Hospital, were recently present at Greene County Ambulance Service for some extensive training in trauma and OB patients. With the recent closing of the local OB department, the staff here felt it necessary to continue our education and training in order to strengthen our abilities for the Greene County residents. Here are some of the training provided:

Review of relevant pathophysiology of shock, hemorrhage, and traumatic injuries.

Rational guidelines & practical clinical tools for rapid stabilization of the critically injured and obstetric patients.

Review of essential principles of transfer of trauma victims and obstetric patients to higher levels of care, with anticipation that the critical trauma victim will require no more than 30 minutes.

Early recognition of imminent delivery and obstetric complications and care of pregnant patient and newborn.

Greene County Ambulance and it's staff would like to thank RHIC for the training provided. And, want the residents of Greene County to know that we are continuously training to provide the best EMS care we can should you ever need us in an emergency.

02/19/2026

🌪️ Severe Weather Possible Today – Greene County 🌧️
Strong storms are possible today, and conditions could change quickly. Now is the time to review your safety plans and make sure you’re set up to receive emergency alerts.
Don’t get caught off guard — sign up for Reverse 911 to receive critical notifications directly to your phone, text message, or email.
You’ll receive alerts about:
✅ Weather warnings
✅ Hazardous materials incidents
✅ Evacuation notices
✅ Community safety updates
📲 Enroll today: https://gcema.ddns.net/signup/
Being prepared starts with staying informed. Take a minute now to register — you’ll be glad you did when every second counts.
Stay weather aware, minimize unnecessary travel during storms, and keep roads clear for first responders if conditions worsen.

Southern Indiana has been upgraded to an Enhanced Risk for tornadoes from 3–10 PM today. Tornadoes are possible, even in February. Severe weather doesn’t wait for spring, and people are often caught off guard this time of year.

Now is the time to prepare:
• Review your shelter location
• Make sure emergency alerts are turned on
• Charge your phone
• Check your weather radio

If a tornado is spotted in your area or a warning is issued, do not wait. Move immediately to your safe place on the lowest level, interior room, away from windows.

Don’t assume it’s “too early” in the year. Stay alert. Stay ready.

02/17/2026

Here at Greene County Ambulance Service, we wanted to show off some new equipment we just put in service. First are the Stryker Lifepak 35 touchscreen-based cardiac monitor/defibrillators. . These replace the Lifepak 15's that we currently have. The 35's are state of the art machines that allow us to bring another level of care to our Greene County residents. The second piece of equipment are the new GlideScope Go 2 portable video laryngoscope. These are designed for rapid, first pass successful airways in the field. The GlideScope 2 is the same video laryngoscope used in many hospital settings. The GlideScope 2 along with the Lifepak 35 and our monthly training programs are some of the many ways we are striving to improve our ability to care for our Greene County residents. Stryker and GlideScope reps were on hand to assist in training. Thank you Director David Simpson, Training Officer Samantha Thornton, and everyone else behind the scenes for making these a reality. And thank you to all of the crews for your passion and dedicated service to the Greene County residents. Subscribe to our page for other new and exciting things to come.

02/14/2026

Give the gift of life this winter by getting signed up for GCGH's upcoming Community Blood Drive. Click this link to schedule: https://donateblood.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/11628103

01/23/2026

❄️ Winter Storm Warning — Greene County

A Winter Storm Warning has been issued for Greene County. Residents are urged to take precautions now to stay safe during this severe weather event.

✅ What Residents SHOULD Do
Stay off the roads if possible. Travel may become dangerous due to snow, ice, and reduced visibility.
Prepare for possible power outages.
Charge phones and medical devices
Have flashlights and extra batteries ready
Keep blankets available
Check on neighbors, especially older adults, individuals with medical needs, and those living alone.
Ensure pets and livestock have shelter, adequate food, and unfrozen water.
Stock essential supplies, including food, water, medications, and infant or medical necessities.
Keep your home warm and safe. Dress in layers and close off unused rooms to retain heat.
Monitor local weather updates and official county communications.
Have an emergency plan, including knowing where to go if heat or power is lost.
Residents needing shelter or warming assistance should refer to the official press release from the Greene County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) for information regarding available shelter options and resources.

🚫 What Residents SHOULD NOT Do
Do not travel unless absolutely necessary.
Do not use generators, grills, or propane heaters indoors or in enclosed spaces. This can cause deadly carbon monoxide poisoning.
Do not leave vehicles running in garages, even with the door open.
Do not overload electrical outlets with space heaters.
Do not use ovens or stovetops to heat your home.
Do not ignore early signs of hypothermia, including shivering, confusion, or extreme fatigue.
Do not wait until conditions worsen to prepare.

⚠️ Additional Safety Reminders
Keep space heaters at least 3 feet away from anything flammable.

If you must travel, carry a winter emergency kit (blankets, food, water, flashlight, charger).
Limit outdoor exposure during extreme cold.
Call 911 only for emergencies.

📢 For information on shelter availability and emergency needs assistance, residents should refer to the official press release from the Greene County Emergency Management Agency (EMA).
Please continue to follow updates from local officials and stay safe during this winter weather event.

01/17/2026

Now Hiring: Payroll Clerk

https://www.co.greene.in.us/egov/documents/1768501356_57801.pdf

01/14/2026

❄️ Cold Weather Alert for Greene County ❄️
A stretch of dangerously cold temperatures is headed our way. Please take steps now to stay safe and warm.

Cold Weather Safety Tips:
• Limit time outdoors and dress in warm, layered clothing
• Check on elderly neighbors and anyone without reliable heat
• Bring pets indoors
• Let faucets drip to prevent frozen pipes

Fire Safety Tips:
• Keep space heaters at least 3 feet from anything flammable
• Never use ovens, grills, or generators to heat your home
• Make sure smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are working
• Turn off heaters when sleeping or leaving the room

🏠 Need a warm place to go?
Please refer to the press release below for locations and hours of local warming shelters.

Stay safe, Greene County.

01/06/2026

11/27/2025

From our table to yours, have a Safe and Happy Thanksgiving!