EMS is Essential- Wapello County Iowa

12/19/2025

EMSAC Community At-Large Position

We have one opening for a community representative. We are looking for someone who does NOT have knowledge of EMS or the healthcare system or have ties to it. We are looking for the “average citizen” who can bring an objective viewpoint. Interested? Submit your name below to be added to the list. The Committee will choose one person from the list of submissions. Submit your name with this link: https://forms.gle/Esae1tpE1U5yHEcG8 Deadline to submit is January 6, 2025.

11/16/2025

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Community-At-Large Position Announcement
📣 NOW ACCEPTING NAMES – COMMUNITY-AT-LARGE MEMBER NEEDED!

The Wapello County EMS Advisory Council has an open seat for a community member with no EMS or public safety background. We want a true consumer perspective at the table as we continue improving EMS services countywide.

🗓️ Names accepted through: November 30th

📌 A representative will be selected from those who submit.
Thank you for supporting our EMS system!

Community member at-large position- submission of interest in serving. We have one opening for a community representative.

11/05/2025

Governor Reynolds announced Iowa submitted its Rural Health Transformation Program application to improve rural health care. Read more: https://www.kcrg.com/2025/11/05/gov-reynolds-announces-proposal-improve-rural-health-care-across-iowa/

11/05/2025

Washington County residents voted in favor of an Emergency Medical Services tax levy Tuesday. The measure passed with a 68.91% approval rating and 1,791 votes. In order to pass, the measure needed more than 60% of voters

10/17/2025

Wapello County's Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council (EMSAC) has been very busy the past several months. A Data Committee has been working on the creation of an Annual Report to the public that shares information on our EMS system. What is being asked of EMS locally? We are pleased to present the product from that work.

09/13/2025

Prisma Health’s community paramedics are leading with compassion and evidence, tackling addiction, rural care gaps and chronic conditions in real time

08/27/2025

Just a little more than 2 weeks before the beginning of the EMT class. There will not be another in the spring here on campus. EMT will be offered just once a year on campus every September. It may be offered in other locations in the district at other times. Pre-register online today! https://ihcc.edu/emsregister

08/24/2025

Less than 1 month until the EMT class starts. Pre-register / register now!

08/17/2025

County Ambulance is seeking to implement a Community Emergency Medical Services program that will provide preventive and non-emergency care.  PITTSFIELD, Mass.— The Board...

08/17/2025

08/02/2025

There is a high demand in our region for EMTs. Becoming an EMT is the first step to becoming a paramedic, as well as other healthcare careers. For more information, email Lori.Reeves@indianhills.edu or call 641-683-5337.