Ostrander First Responders

04/16/2026

03/26/2026

This would be a wonderful way to give back to our community and surrounding area.

03/02/2026

We were requested for service 7 times in the month of February.

02/15/2026

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02/03/2026

Our group was request for assistance 12 times in the month of January. Next time you see any of our group out in public, remember to thank them for the work that they do.

01/15/2026

📣 SE Minnesota EMS Providers: EMS for Children Coalition for a FREE in-person pediatric training session with hands-on pediatric simulation scenarios!

📅Monday, February 23, 2026
⌚ 4:00–8:00 p.m. CT
📍Rochester Fire Station #2, EOC, 2185 Wheelock Drive NE, Rochester, MN
🗣 In-person, Free, & Open to all EMS clinicians and more!

EMS CEUS & light food and drink provided.

These sessions are intended to increase confidence and skills competency when responding to pediatric calls with hands-on pediatric simulation scenarios.

👉 Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/emsc-pediatric-sim-training-in-se-mn-on-feb-23-tickets-1980120213863?aff=oddtdtcreator

For more information on MN EMS for Children visit: www.emscmn.org

01/15/2026

📢📢📢📢ATTENTION! ATTENTION!!!!📢📢📢📢

Join us for "Load N' Go, or No?" Back-To-Basics: A Trauma Workshop 2026 on Saturday and Sunday, May 30 & 31, 2026 at Gamehaven Scout Camp, in Rochester for an outdoors, laid-back, intimate, small group trauma workshop!

How's this different from last year?
Shorter days (added second training day), small group hands on learning in the AM, high speed practicals in the afternoon, MORE SHADE, larger signs, more food truck lunch availability, and more..... all direct changes from last year's feedback!

Admission options: Saturday Only, Sunday Only, Full Weekend Admissions, AND Overnight Camping options for Full-Weekend attendees!

📆When: Saturday and Sunday, May 30 & 31, 2026; 8a-4p
🌳Where: Gamehaven Scout Camp, Rochester, MN
👥Who: Emergency medical providers (EMS, LE, Fire, ER RN, etc.)
🎟Registrations open February 28! Early Bird Access comes on February 1, 2026!

Check our Socials, and website (www.seems.com) for more details coming soon!

01/11/2026

You are wonderful. Your communities and rural residents are truly greatful.

That's a wrap on 2025! Over 23,000 "on call hours" provided by our crew who responded to 368 incidents for the year (+34 compared to the previous year). We can't thank our staff enough for continuing to answer the call!

01/04/2026

There are still openings in the Firefighter 1 & 1001 Hazmat Review classes Elgin Minnesota Volunteer Fire Department Contact wanda.mccoy@riverland.edu to sign up!

01/02/2026

Happy New Year to all! In the month of December we were requested for 5 calls for assistance. Also we have added other responders. We would like to welcome Jeanne Hohanasee and Marly Dempewolf.