Warwick Community Ambulance Association

03/19/2026

As the weather starts to warm up, we begin receiving more requests for EMS coverage at community events.

If you are planning an event, especially in Lititz Borough or the surrounding townships, please take a few minutes to complete our EMS event coverage form:
https://www.warwickems.org/special-events/

Submitting the form early allows us to review your event, determine the level of coverage needed, and plan appropriately so we can support you and keep your attendees safe.

03/17/2026

Big congratulations to Maddie, Connor, Makayla, and Bri on completing the Methodologies of Instruction course and earning their Pennsylvania EMS Instructor certification!

They wrapped it up with final presentations today and did a great job. This is a big step, not just for them, but for our entire organization.

We’re proud to have them on our team and even more excited to see them step into the role of educating and shaping the next generation of EMS providers.

03/17/2026

There’s been a lot of discussion recently about the EMS funding crisis. The reality is, it’s a problem we’re dealing with right here.

EMS is one of the only public safety services that isn’t funded like police or fire. Instead, we rely heavily on insurance reimbursement, and that system is built around one thing: transport.

If we take a patient to the hospital, we can bill for the service. If we provide care on scene and the patient doesn’t need to go to the hospital, there is often little or no reimbursement.

Think about that.

We respond to overdoses, diabetic emergencies, falls, and breathing problems. We stabilize patients. We keep people out of the hospital when it’s safe to do so. We do exactly what the system should want us to do. And in many of those cases, we’re not paid for it.

At the same time, we carry the full cost of readiness.

Ambulances staffed and ready 24 hours a day
Highly trained EMTs and paramedics
Advanced equipment and medications
All of the logistics and information systems need to run the agency.

All of that has to be in place before the call ever comes in. You don’t get to build an EMS system when someone dials 911. It has to already be there.

That readiness is what saves lives. But it’s also what creates the financial strain.

Warwick Community Ambulance is not funded by tax dollars. We rely on a combination of billing, subscriptions, donations, and community support to keep this system running.

We’re getting ready to launch our 2026–2027 subscription drive.

This program helps cover a portion of the cost of readiness, the people, equipment, and systems that are in place before the call ever happens.

When you receive your mailing, take a moment to return it or subscribe online. Your support directly helps us stay ready to respond at any time.

You may not need us today. But when you do, we need to be here.

03/14/2026

Medic 2-1, Intermediate 2-11 and EMS Chief 2 on scene at a medical emergency early last week. Sometimes an extra paramedic on scene makes all the difference. By staffing our coverage area carefully, we ensure multiple paramedics are available when a call requires additional hands or a higher level of care.

03/09/2026

ACLS and PALS Provider Courses
March 21 0800-1200

Join us for an American Heart Association ACLS and PALS provider course designed for healthcare providers who manage cardiac and respiratory emergencies. The course focuses on high-quality CPR, rhythm recognition, airway management, team dynamics, and the systematic treatment of critically ill adult and pediatric patients.

Participants will complete the required online pre-course work prior to the in-person session. Classroom time will focus on hands-on skills practice, case-based discussion, and team-based resuscitation scenarios.

Cost
ACLS: $200
PALS: $200
Bundle both ACLS and PALS: $375

Space is limited. Early registration is recommended.

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) courses will be offered on March 21. These programs are designed for healthcare providers who manage cardiopulmonary emergencies and want to strengthen their knowledge and skills in treating critically ill adult and pedi...

03/09/2026

We love the amazing community in Lititz! And we really love Whiff Roasters! Thanks to Della and her team for always having great coffee and a friendly atmosphere!!

03/06/2026

Today our team completed driver training for several of our newer staff members. Christian Kegel, AEMT, who is also a certified Emergency Vehicle Driver Training (EVDT) instructor, worked through a hands on competency course with our new EMTs.

Safe ambulance operation is one of the most important responsibilities we have. Responding to emergencies is only helpful if we arrive safely and do not create additional risk for our patients, our crews, or the public. Training like this ensures that our team understands not just how to operate the vehicle, but how to do so with judgment, discipline, and professionalism.

We appreciate Christian taking the time to work with the team and continue building a culture of safe, responsible operations at Warwick.

03/02/2026

We're often asked, why do we transport to a specific hospital? It comes down to two things: your choice and how sick or injured you are.

You ALWAYS have a voice in the decision. If you are alert and able to decide, you can request a hospital. We respect that. Patient autonomy matters.

At the same time, acuity matters too.

If you are injured in a traumatic accident, you need to be seen at a trauma center.
If you are showing signs of a large vessel occlusion stroke, you need to be seen at a hospital that can recognize it quickly and treat it immediately.

We try to keep people close to home whenever we can. We are not driving past hospitals just to drive farther. We are taking you to the hospital that makes the most sense for your condition and will give you the very best care.

The goal is simple. Get you to the right place, the first time.

03/02/2026

In February, Warwick EMS was dispatched to 491 calls across our service area. Warwick Township and Lititz Borough accounted for the highest call volumes, followed by Manheim Township and Elizabeth Township. Falls and sick person calls made up the largest share of our volume, followed by breathing problems, chest pain, and unconscious person calls.

We transported patients primarily to LGH Penn Medicine, with 97 patients, and UPMC Lititz with 69 patients. Ephrata WellSpan received 30 patients, followed by Lancaster Penn State with 5, and single transports to Hershey Penn State, UPMC Harrisburg, and Good Samaritan.

Approximately 77 percent of our responses resulted in transport to a medical facility. Nationally, ambulance services typically transport between 70 and 85 percent of 911 calls. Our transport rate remains consistent with national standards and reflects appropriate system utilization and clinical decision making.

Our community impact remains just as important as our emergency response work. In February, we issued 69 CPR certifications, taught 3 Stop the Bleed classes, covered 1 community event, and performed one car seat safety check. We submitted our application for Pennsylvania’s Prepared for Pediatrics certification to further strengthen our pediatric readiness. Warwick EMS is also now serving as a Lancaster County car seat distribution site. Social workers will direct low-income families in and around Lititz to us for free car seats provided through Penn Medicine, and we will provide both the seat and installation instructions to ensure children travel safely.

Every call, every class, every interaction. That is how we serve this community.

02/27/2026

02/26/2026

May 16 is a night of comedy to support Warwick EMS!

We still have sponsorship opportunities available. To get involved, contact Frank Kenavan at comedyshow@warwickems.org

Tickets are also available online. Join us at Mickey's Black Box for a great night of laughs while supporting your local ambulance service.

✨ JUST ANNOUNCED ✨ Franco's Comedy For Your Cause presents An Evening of Comedy Ft. Tracy Locke, Avery Quinn, & Sean Morton! 🎤 This event benefits the Warwick Community Ambulance Association.

Please note this event is 18+ / This show contains Adult Content

🎫 Tickets on sale now --> check out the link below!

02/22/2026

The forecast models are currently predicting anywhere between zero and 196 inches of snow. It might rain. It might snow. It might do absolutely nothing. That is winter in Pennsylvania.

What we do know is that we will probably see at least some snow, and heavy snow makes shoveling harder than it looks. So before you head out there to prove something to your driveway, take a minute and look at the tips in this graphic. Lift with your legs, push when you can, take breaks, stay hydrated, and if you feel chest pain while shoveling, that is not something to tough out. Call 911.

We would much rather check on you early than meet you after you tried to power through it.