Warwick Community Ambulance Association

01/17/2026

01/16/2026

Busy afternoons happen. Today we had four transport capable paramedic units running calls at the same time. Because we staff appropriately and have administrative staff who can step into a transport unit when needed, we are able to cover our municipalities and still help our neighbors when they are stretched thin. That flexibility means when the calls stack up, we are still available and ready to respond.

01/16/2026

First responders from Brickerville Volunteer Fire Company, Warwick Emergency Services Commission - WESC, and Warwick Community Ambulance responded this afternoon to a motor vehicle accident with one vehicle overturned at the intersection of Route 501 and Brubaker Valley Road. Fortunately, only one patient was transported with minor, non life threatening, injuries.

01/14/2026

A big thank you to Lititz Fire Company No. 1 for thinking of us when it was time to repurpose one of their duty vehicles.

This Tahoe will become an additional paramedic fly car, allowing us to have another paramedic available to respond quickly when the situation requires it.

We are not tax funded and we are not part of a large health system, so we watch every dollar closely. When we can acquire a well maintained older vehicle at a great price and give it another opportunity to serve the community, that is a win for everyone.

It will be getting new decals soon, sporting the traditional Warwick EMS blue and white stripe, and will be placed in service once it is loaded with paramedic gear and completes inspection.

01/10/2026

To everyone who offered help with our trailer request, here is a quick update.

We have identified a potential donated trailer that appears to be a great fit for our needs as a command post and patient care area for large events. It looks like it will work very well for how we operate.

Thank you to everyone who reached out, shared the post, and helped spread the word on social media. Our ability to serve the community depends on community involvement, and your support made this possible.

01/08/2026

Starting the day with clean bays and clean trucks. We’re ready to serve!

📸 Dennis Manchor

01/08/2026

The current ambulance subscription period runs through June. It is not too late to join right now and potentially save hundreds of dollars if you ever need an ambulance ride. Your subscription also helps support our ability to stay staffed, equipped, and ready to respond for the community.

Learn more or sign up at WarwickEMS.org/membership

01/05/2026

Can you help?

We are looking for a trailer similar to the one shown in the photo. Specifically, an enclosed tandem axle trailer with side access that can be configured as a command post and patient treatment area for special events such as the Fourth of July fireworks and the Lititz Craft Show.

Until recently, we were able to use a regional EMS operations trailer, but that resource is no longer available. To continue supporting these events safely and effectively, we now need to source and outfit our own trailer.

This is an unplanned expense and not something we can cover within our current budget, so we are turning to our community for help. If you have a connection to a trailer dealer, know of a trailer that could be donated, or would like to contribute toward this project, we would appreciate hearing from you. This trailer will be used throughout the year and will be an important piece of equipment in supporting patient care and public safety at community events.

01/02/2026

Our partners at Lititz Fire Company No. 1 shared a great sizzle reel highlighting their 2025. If you are interested in helping your community, they are 100% volunteer and would love to talk with you. 🚒

(Tell ’em the ambulance drivers sent you!)

01/01/2026

𝗪𝗮𝗿𝘄𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗘𝗠𝗦 "𝗕𝘆 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀" - 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱

December closed out the year as a steady, demanding month for Warwick Community Ambulance, with our crews dispatched to 555 calls for service across the region, compared to 499 in December of '24. That's about an 11% increase in dispatched volume versus last year.

The majority of our work remained right here at home, with 183 calls in Lititz Borough and 169 in Warwick Township, followed by significant activity in Manheim Township, Elizabeth Township, Penn Township, and Clay Township. We also provided assistance to surrounding municipalities, including Manheim Borough, Rapho Township, East Hempfield Township, and Lancaster City. We occasionally responded into Lebanon and Berks Counties, reflecting the interconnected nature of the EMS system we operate in every day.

The types of calls we responded to tell the real story of December. Medical emergencies accounted for the bulk of our work, led by 105 sick-person calls and 95 fall-related injuries, especially common during the winter months. Our teams also managed a high number of breathing problems and chest pain emergencies, along with strokes, seizures, hemorrhages, vehicle accidents, and patients found unconscious.

When transport was needed, our crews most frequently delivered patients to LGH Penn Medicine and UPMC Lititz, with additional transports to Ephrata WellSpan, Lancaster Penn State, and Hershey Penn State.

As we move into a new year, December serves as a clear reminder of why a ready, well-staffed, and well-equipped EMS system matters. Thank you for your continued support of the men and women who show up for these calls every day, no matter the weather or the hour.