Douglas County Armour Ambulance

06/12/2026

🚑 Training Opportunity for South Dakota EMS Providers

Interested in earning your Certified Ambulance Documentation Specialist (CADS) certification? The South Dakota Ambulance Association has several upcoming courses scheduled across the state, with course fees covered through the SDDOH's Regional Service Designation grant.

For registration, course details, and questions, please visit the South Dakota Ambulance Association event page:

👉 https://sdaa.wildapricot.org/Events

Please direct registration and course-specific questions to the South Dakota Ambulance Association.

06/09/2026

Jim Severson, Sioux Falls, SD, died June 6, 2026, at Dougherty Hospice. He was 71. Funeral Mass will be held at 1000 am Friday, June 12, 2026, at Christ the King Catholic Church, 1501 W 26th St, Sioux Falls, SD. Interment with FOP and military rites will take place at

05/28/2026

05/25/2026

Today, we pause to remember the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Their courage, dedication, and selflessness will never be forgotten.

As firefighters and EMS providers, we understand the meaning of service, sacrifice, and standing ready when others call for help. This Memorial Day, we honor those who gave everything to protect the freedoms we enjoy every day.

Please take a moment today to reflect, remember, and honor our fallen heroes.

From all of us at Mitchell Fire & EMS, thank you to those who served and to the families who continue to carry their legacy forward. 🇺🇸🚒

05/21/2026

EMS Safety Starts with You...Part #2

Safety Starts Before We Ever Touch the Patient.
EMS Safety Day is a reminder that every call begins—and should end—with scene safety, situational awareness, and safe driving.
- Slow down to stay safe
- Stay aware of your surroundings
- Drive with purpose, not pressure
Lights and sirens don’t always make a call safer. In many situations, lights and siren use actually increases risk—to crews, patients, and the public, https://ambulance.org/2022/02/14/lights-sirens/. Choosing due regard, intersection control, and calm problem solving protects everyone involved.
On scene, take that extra moment:
Watch traffic patterns
Identify hazards
Trust your gut
Adjust when conditions change
Arriving safely is a success.
No patient is helped by an injured provider or a crashed ambulance.

05/19/2026

Safety Starts With Us: Protecting EMS Providers on Every Call
EMS Week 2026 – Tuesday, May 19
EMS Safety Day during EMS Week 2026 highlights the importance of protecting EMS providers physically, mentally, and emotionally while they serve their communities. Every shift brings unpredictable challenges, and maintaining a strong culture of safety helps ensure providers can continue delivering high-quality patient care while returning home safely after every call.
EMS professionals face risks that extend beyond emergency medicine. Traffic hazards, unsafe scenes, lifting injuries, violence, fatigue, and emotional stress are all part of the job. EMS Safety Day reminds providers that safety is not just a policy, it is a daily commitment shared by every member of the team.
Mental health remains a critical part of provider safety. Long hours, traumatic calls, and chronic stress can affect even experienced providers. Agencies and coworkers are encouraged to promote peer support, resilience, stress management, and open conversations about mental wellness. Taking care of mental health is essential to long-term success in EMS.
Physical safety also plays a major role in reducing preventable injuries. Providers should consistently use proper lifting techniques, wear seatbelts, inspect equipment and vehicles, and follow PPE and infection control procedures. Small habits practiced every day can make a significant difference over the course of a career.
Situational awareness is another key focus of EMS Safety Day. Before entering a scene, providers should assess for traffic dangers, signs of violence, environmental hazards, and the need for additional resources. No emergency call is worth risking provider safety.
Teamwork remains one of the strongest tools in EMS. Looking out for partners, speaking up about unsafe conditions, and supporting coworkers after difficult calls all contribute to a safer and stronger work environment.
EMS Safety Day serves as a reminder that provider safety directly impacts patient care, agency readiness, and the future of EMS. By prioritizing safety on every call, EMS professionals help build healthier teams, stronger agencies, and safer communities.
Safe Today. Strong Tomorrow. Every Call. Every Time.

The CDC and NIOSH provides EMS professionals with research, safety guidelines, training resources, and injury-prevention strategies focused on protecting responders on the job.
https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/ems/about/index.html

05/19/2026

EMS Education Day highlights the importance of learning, training, and teamwork in emergency medical services. From CPR and first aid to advanced patient care, every EMS career starts with education and a passion for helping others.

Whether you’re exploring healthcare careers or preparing for the next step, EMS offers opportunities to make a real difference in your community.

05/17/2026

We had some pretty great students these last few months. They came and took the EVOC course today and we finally grabbed a picture