Sumner Emergency Medical Services

11/05/2025

🔥 Ready to Make a Difference? Become an EMT! 🚑

Sumner EMS is hosting an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Course starting January 12th – May 8th, with classes on Monday & Wednesday evenings at the SEMS Center in Sumner, IA.

✅ Sumner-Fredericksburg High School students age 17+—this is your chance!
Earn dual enrollment credits and kickstart your career in healthcare while still in school! 💪

This hybrid course prepares you to provide emergency medical care at a basic life support level. Upon completion, you’ll be eligible to take the NREMT cognitive exam to become certified and start working as an EMT. 🩺

📍 Location:
Sumner EMS
SEMS Center
1002 East 1st St, Sumner, IA 50674

📞 To register:
Call Records & Registration at 319-296-2460
or visit: https://www.hawkeyecollege.edu/admissions-aid

👉 More info: https://www.hawkeyecollege.edu/programs/ems/emt-certificate

Questions? Contact Michael DeSloover at 563-578-8888 or via email at director@sumnerems.com

10/31/2025

Have a safe and fun Halloween!

10/28/2025

🚨 Happy National First Responders Day! 🚑💙

Today we celebrate all the incredible first responders who serve our community - EMS, fire, law enforcement, emergency management, and dispatch.

From all of us at SEMS, thank you for your dedication and teamwork.

10/26/2025

We had a blast at Trunk or Treat today!

09/24/2025

Editor’s note: Final of a three-part series.

09/11/2025

Today, we pause to honor the lives lost and the countless heroes who answered the call on September 11, 2001.

We remember the courage of first responders, firefighters, police officers, EMTs, paramedics, and everyday people who ran toward danger to help others. Their sacrifice and bravery continue to inspire us every day.

May we never forget.

09/03/2025

We are delighted to inform you that we will be available tomorrow for those interested in acquiring raffle tickets.
🗓️ Wednesday, September 3rd
⏰ 10:30am - 1:00pm
📍 SEMS Building, 1002 E 1st St, Sumner
1 - $5
3 - $10
7 - $20
20 - $50
50 - $100
* cash, check or Venmo (add 2% for fee)

08/30/2025

Proud to provide standby for Cougar football tonight! Perfect night for football! Enjoy the night Cougar fans!

08/23/2025

08/22/2025

🟢 Oxygen: The Breath of Life
Oxygen is one of the most commonly used—and most important—tools we carry on every call.
Our portable oxygen tanks allow us to deliver life-saving oxygen therapy anytime, anywhere.
🚨 We use oxygen for:
🔹 Breathing difficulty or shortness of breath
🔹 Chest pain or heart attack
🔹 Stroke or seizures
🔹 Trauma, shock, or low oxygen levels
🔹 Smoke inhalation and overdose
💡 Many people are surprised to learn that EMS oxygen isn't just for emergencies—we also use it for patient comfort and stabilization during transport.

08/01/2025

🚑 What’s That Machine? Meet Our EMS Monitor!

When every second counts, our cardiac monitor becomes one of the most important tools in the ambulance. This device allows us to:

❤️ Monitor heart rhythms
⚡ Deliver life-saving defibrillation
📈 Track blood pressure, oxygen levels, and more
🫁 Monitor carbon dioxide to ensure patients are breathing effectively

It’s like a mini hospital at our fingertips—and it helps us make quick, informed decisions during emergencies.

Your support helps us keep this technology updated and ready to go 24/7. THANK YOU! 🙌