Ambulance & Chair EMS, Inc.

01/03/2026

Please be mindful of I-70 W and traffic congestion within the area. Great job to all crews on the scene, and please keep the patient in your thoughts.

Delayed Post:
I70 West near the 8.3mm vehicle accident, rollover.
Interstate was temporarily closed for the medical helicopter and will be reopened upon their departure.

Thank you to the units on scene for your assistance.

01/03/2026

01/02/2026

Choking

A choking person can’t cough, speak, or breathe.
Use 5 back blows + 5 abdominal thrusts, repeating until the airway is cleared. If they collapse, start CPR and call 911 immediately.

📘 Learn more:
Red Cross – Choking First Aid
https://www.redcross.org/take-a-class/first-aid/choking

12/31/2025

Yesterday’s unexpected snowstorm added another layer of challenge to an already busy day of emergency calls. With inches of snow across parts of our service area, we want to extend our sincere thanks to our local police and fire departments, and especially to our Public Works crews and township partners.

They stepped up without hesitation, salting, shoveling driveways and sidewalks, and treating icy roads, all to ensure our EMS crews could respond safely and continue serving our community.

THANK YOU!

12/31/2025

Become an EMT – Washington County, PA

Interested in a career in EMS? Washington County Ambulance & Chair is hosting an EMT course starting February 17, 2026. This course provides the training needed to enter the high-demand field of emergency medical services.

📅 Class Schedule:
• Tuesdays & Thursdays | 6 PM – 10 PM
• Every other Saturday | 8 AM – 4 PM
📍 Location: Washington County, PA
📆 Course Dates: 2/17/26 – 6/2/26
💵 Course Fee: $650 (includes book & course materials)

For more information or to enroll, contact Gina Sicchitano at
📧 gina@ambulanceandchair.com

📞 724-225-8050 ext. 111

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12/27/2025

December 27, 2025

Yesterday afternoon, Ambulance and Chair EMS was dispatched to a critical incident in Freeport Township. While units were enroute, Greene County 911 updated responding crews that there was a possibility of three to four critically injured patients. In response, four medic units and supervisors were activated across our system, including strategically positioned units equipped with blood products and advanced life-saving equipment such as ventilators.

Additional resources were requested, including Hundred Volunteer Fire Dept EMS and the New Freeport Fire Department. Monongalia EMS was requested for extra blood products. Due to inclement weather, aeromedical services were unavailable.

Crews on scene ultimately transported two patients by ground over an hour to Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown while continuing to perform highly skilled care interventions throughout.

To ensure uninterrupted coverage across our geographically diverse service area, an all-call was activated within our organization, bringing in approximately 10 additional providers.

We extend our sincere thanks to our mutual aid partners throughout Greene and Washington Counties who responded both to this incident and to additional calls for service while multiple units were committed to this multi-hour event. We also thank Greene County 911 and Washington County 911 for their outstanding coordination and support in ensuring the highest level of care for our residents. We are privileged to work alongside you every day.

Following the incident, crews had the opportunity to decompress with a quick meal and a visit from VetPets of SWPA and their therapy dogs. A sincere thank you to Chaplain Fetty for taking the time to come to our station and support our crew.

The investigation remains ongoing. Any further information should be directed to the Pennsylvania State Police.

Jefferson-Volunteer Fire-Company
Rices Landing Vfd
Hundred Volunteer Fire Dept Monongalia EMS
Wetzel County EMA
New Freeport Fire Department
Monongalia EMS
Fort Cherry Ambulance Services, Inc
Canonsburg EMS
AHN Medic 944
Greene County Emergency Management and Department of Emergency Services
WCDPS - Washington County Department of Public Safety
PA State Police

12/26/2025

How to Use an AED

AEDs (Automated External Defibrillators) are found in schools, businesses, gyms, and public buildings. They’re designed for everyday people to use.
Open it, follow the prompts, and apply the pads — it will only shock if needed.

Do you know where the closest AED is in your workplace, school, or gym?

📘 Learn more:
AHA AED Information
https://cpr.heart.org/en/aed

12/26/2025

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to everyone! 🎄

Huge shoutout and thank you to our EMS crews working today and throughout the holidays. We know how hard it is to be away from family, and we truly appreciate everything you do to keep our community safe.

A special thank you to EMT/Dispatcher Johnson, who went above and beyond while on shift by coordinating and cooking a meal for our crews. Even with a busy day of 911 calls, everyone was able to rotate through the main station for a quick break and bite to eat.

12/19/2025

Hands-Only CPR

Hands-only CPR can double or triple a person’s chance of survival in cardiac arrest.
All you need to remember: Push hard and fast in the center of the chest. Don’t wait for someone else to act — YOU can make the difference.

📘 Learn more:
American Heart Association – Hands-Only CPR
https://handsonlycpr.org/

12/13/2025

Paramedics Kubacki and Zosky had a chance to meet Santa in the City of Washington today before the snow began to fall.

Santa reports that the snow is now in full force and expected to continue through the night. With the reindeer still preparing for Christmas, Santa decided ambulances were the next best option for getting around safely.

We currently have multiple crews on the road across Washington and Greene counties this evening. In addition to our regularly scheduled units, several standby crews have been added due to the weather conditions.

Earlier this evening, one of our ambulances was struck by another vehicle. Thankfully, our crew was not injured and was able to complete their patient assessment and transport safely.

If you don’t need to be out, please consider staying home. Your caution helps keep our crews, and everyone else, safe.

12/13/2025

12/12/2025

Recognizing an Emergency

We're continuing our Friday series with another important step in an emergency. Sometimes it’s clear something is wrong, and sometimes it’s not. If someone is unresponsive, not breathing, or not breathing normally, acting confused, or in obvious distress, call 911 early. Trust your instincts.

📘 Learn more:
CDC Emergency Signs & Symptoms
https://www.cdc.gov