United Medical Response - Division 1 - Salem

02/20/2026

Our thoughts and prayers are with Jason’s family and friends as well as his Fire and EMS family.

02/08/2026

Majority of the rural areas in southern Illinois are covered by volunteer departments. Through pre-planned mutual aid and close multi-department relationships these departments (along with area professional departments) provide amazing coverage and resources to many communities that would not have this level of fire and medical services if it were not for the many volunteers that make up these amazing departments.

02/04/2026

Amazing work by SIH Herrin, SIH Memorial in Carbondale, and our Williamson County United Crew for helping to give David a fighting chance! Amazing recovery.

01/29/2026

A great partnership with our Williamson County divisions and SIH. Congrats to SIH for the National stroke care recognition!

01/23/2026

❄️ As forecasts continue to solidify, it appears this major winter storm will impact our entire service area.

Please understand that significant delays in response times are likely for all emergency services during the height of the storm. As snowfall increases and road conditions deteriorate, emergency responses may occur without lights and sirens, as warning devices become ineffective once roads are snow covered.

We strongly encourage the public to use 911 only for true emergencies. If travel is not absolutely necessary, please stay indoors and off the roadways. Reduced traffic greatly improves safety for emergency responders and public works crews.

If you are able, please check on elderly neighbors and assist by clearing snow from address signs and mailboxes. This can make a critical difference if an emergency response is needed.

Patience will be essential if this system develops as predicted. All emergency and support services will be heavily impacted. Please also give snow plow operators and tow services plenty of space as they work to keep roadways passable.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.❄️🚑🚒🚓

01/06/2026

Salem crews were visited today by United’s Training Officer and Critical Care Paramedic, Lt. Ken Berkel.
Today’s hands-on skills stations included infant airway management, both basic and advanced, cardiac emergency interventions, and the fan favorite… OB emergencies.

Ken does an excellent job helping our teams maintain and continuously improve their clinical capabilities. Thanks Ken!

12/30/2025

Strong work by Division 4, the Marion and Herrin Fire Departments, and Marion Police.

12/25/2025

12/24/2025

**Update: Winner is Division 4 - Marion.

🎅 Multiple divisions and Dispatch are taking on a gingerbread competition this year, and we need your help. Vote for your favorite by selecting the associated emoji. 🎄

Voting ends at 10 pm tonight. Only votes on one of our FB pages can count.

12/21/2025

6,7 (Sorry… I had to). Photo credit to EMT Billy Herman.