Midwest Ambulance

Our protocols are now in an app for iPhone with Android in development:

SVH EMS Protocols 2018 by Michael Kaufmann
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/svh-ems-protocols-2018/id1342754387?mt=8

American Ambulance Association

It's official! The ambulance Medicare add-ons are now renewed, following President Trump's signature a few moments ago. We are so grateful to AAA's board, committees, and members for all of their hard work. So wonderful to see it pay off!

Midwest Ambulance's cover photo

Some highlights from 2010

Hendricks County Emergency Management Agency

US 40 Fifteen minute Closures scheduled in Hendricks County Tomorrow
HENDRICKS COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announce U.S. 40 traffic will be stopped for approximately15 minutes tomorrow on Tuesday, February 6 beginning after 8 a.m. Hendricks Power will be stringing new power lines across U.S. 40 between County Road 200 and 350 West. There will be numerous times traffic will be stopped for the operation. Motorists are encouraged to seek an alternate route.
INDOT reminds motorists to follow the posted work zone speed limit, use caution and consider worker safety when traveling through a construction zone.

APCO International

Calling all history buffs...

Visit our new website www.911saveslives.org, created to honor the 50th anniversary of 9-1-1 on February 16 as well as the many who have served as public safety telecommunicators during that time. Browse the timeline of key dates and events, read about APCO’s vision of the future, then let us know how your job has changed alongside public safety communications.

Our 2009 Dances with Dirt Coverage Crew

It's February 1! Count down to our 10th Anniversary begins. Be watching for photos from over the years.
These are our first trucks in 2008.

New and Old employees are invited. Please RSVP Mich at our office number.

Timeline Photos

What’s missing? Photos of our past and current teammates. We’re preparing for our 10th anniversary and would love your photos. Please send them to [email protected].

Town of Brownsburg

Just a friendly reminder that the speed limit on the new section of Ronald Reagan Parkway between US 136 and CR 300N is 45 MPH. You'll see the out there reminding speeders.

Pictures of our trucks when we first started. The pictures were taken by Erricka Jones at Muzik & Memories.

Town of Plainfield Indiana

Crews were out last night treating main drags, bridges, hills, curves and roundabouts. Secondary and neighborhood streets will have a slick spots. Travel with caution.

Providing EMS Coverage for this event

First day of orientation was a success. Welcome to all our new team members!

US National Weather Service Indianapolis Indiana

Today will start off mostly sunny but cold with early morning wind chills as low as 7 below zero. Then, clouds will increase and accumulating snow is expected tonight and Martin Luther King Jr day. 1 to 3 inches of new snow is expected, with the highest amounts north of Indianapolis. Bitterly cold temperatures will follow as arctic air builds in. Wind chills will be 10 to 20 below at times Monday night and Tuesday morning. (Please visit http://weather.gov/ind for more information.)

US National Weather Service Indianapolis Indiana

It will be chilly this weekend with snow expected Sunday night into Monday. Roads will remain slick today as temperatures remain below freezing. Isolated flurries will be possible across the state today with no new accumulations expected. Be sure to bundle up if outside today. (Please visit http://weather.gov/ind for more information.)

Midwest Ambulance would like to give a big thank you to the work our HR/Exec Assistant, Mich for all her hard work that she does both in the office and on social media!! Thank you Mich!!!!!

We are always grateful for our crews, but are especially thankful for them on days like today!

Allow for extra time for travel and most importantly be safe!

WINTER STORM WARNINGS & WINTER WEATHER ADVISORIES are in effect. Rain will change to freezing rain & sleet from west to east overnight tonight, then change to snow Friday morning. Snow amounts will generally be 1 to 3” with ice amounts less than a quarter of an inch. Winds will increase during Friday. The Friday morning commute will be hazardous, and the Friday evening commute could be as well. Exercise Caution if you must be on the roads on Friday. (Please visit http://weather.gov/ind for more information.)

Town of Plainfield Indiana

Freezing rain is expected to begin around 4:30 am Changing to snow around 6:00 am. Due to rain changing to freezing rain/ice pretreatment of roadways will not take place. DPW will have to treat the roadways as this event is taking place. Plainfield DPW crews will arrive at 3:30 Friday morning in preparation of the change over from rain to freezing rain/ice. Crews will concentrate on main drags, bridges, hills, curves and roundabouts. Secondary streets and neighborhoods streets could remain slick during the rush hour. As always please travel with caution! Be safe out there! More updates as we have them.

Hendricks County Flyer

Congratulations to our Medical Director, Dr. Kaufmann, on this prestigious accomplishment!

This prestigious designation was established by the National Association of EMS Physicians to recognize members’ contributions to the association, to the EMS profession and the development and advancement of EMS.

Best wishes for 2018

Providing EMS coverage for the New Year Indy Car Drop

Indiana Department of Transportation

More snow in the forecasts for Friday. Crews will be out in advance of the winter weather pretreating the roads

Final birthday breakfast for the year. Happy Birthday, Jeremy and John!

Our next new Team Member orientation starts on January 15. Get your applications in now. www.midwestems.org/careers

Merry Christmas from the MWAS Family

American Ambulance Association

Happy holidays to the Paramedics, EMTs, dispatchers, and EMS leaders who serve our nation 24/7/365. Let's also give special recognition to the families of EMS providers, whose support and flexibility enables us to pursue these round-the-clock healthcare careers. Wishing all a safe and happy 2018!

EMS1

More about the importance of the PCR as part of patient care.

Be thorough, timely and proofread your PCRs to ensure your treatments and professionalism won’t be called into question.

American Ambulance Association

Aetna, CVS, Über, and EMS? This fascinating article explains the details.

Can't miss: President Mark Postma (Sunstar Paramedics) and Payment Reform Chair Asbel Montes (Acadian Ambulance) explain how the CVS/Aetna merger could point toward the future of EMS. https://ambulance.org/2017/12/13/aetnacvs-deal-along-uber-concepts-may-finally-change-ambulance-industry/

Happy wishes to our friends celebrating Hanukkah

Danville Metropolitan Police Department

Be safe!

❄️ DMPD WEATHER ALERT❄️

The National Weather Service is forecasting the first accumulating snowfall starting overnight tonight. Although they are not expecting much, the first snowfall of the year always creates issues on our roadways for unprepared drivers. As precipitation falls, and temperatures drop, the roadways will become slick and you will need more time to stop. Please slow down, evaluate roadway conditions, and drive with caution. If you need any assistance at all, please contact the Hendricks County Communications Center at (317)839-8700 and an officer will be dispatched to assist you.

Open Interviews for all positions EMTs, Paramedics, Wheelchair van drivers and dispatchers from 0900-1300