KCEAA

08/10/2026

Severe thunderstorms, some capable of producing damaging winds, can be expected across much of the area starting this afternoon, and lingering into Monday night. Storms will also contain heavy downpours, and locations that receive repetitive downpours will be vulnerable to flash flooding.

08/06/2026

‼️Only ONE more day to apply for our EMT Academy, so apply today at the link below! Here’s KCEAA Executive Director on The Dave Allen Show today with the details 🚑

https://recruitingbypaycor.com/career/CareerHome.action?clientId=8a7883c6894c4dc901896958ac5e0a2f

08/05/2026

🩸🚑 A New Era of Emergency Care is Here. 🚑🩸

KCEAA is proud to announce we'll be launching our Prehospital Blood Transfusion Program very soon, bringing life-saving blood directly to patients before they reach the hospital.

When someone is suffering from severe blood loss, every second matters. By carrying blood products in the field, our crews can begin critical treatment sooner, giving patients the best possible chance at survival.

❤️ Earlier blood transfusions can save lives
❤️ Faster treatment for trauma and critical emergencies
❤️ Improved care for patients in rural communities and during longer transports
❤️ Another step forward in bringing advanced medicine directly to our community

This program represents our continued commitment to innovation, excellence, and providing the highest level of care when our community needs us most.

Because the best place to start saving a life isn't the hospital, it's at the patient's side.

Check out the photos of our crew going through blood refresher training in preparation for the PHBT program launch!

08/05/2026

‼️Reminder: ONE more day until our Public CPR class!!! Details below and pre-registration link is in the comments. Sign up today!

08/05/2026

🎉 Please join us in celebrating the outstanding efforts of one of our crews!

While responding to a call, their warmth and positive attitude made for a great patient experience. Here's what the family had to say...

"We couldn’t have ask for a better crew. They were so sweet, made us all feel comfortable, legit took every possible measure to make her feel comfortable. When we finally got to see her around 1am, the first thing she said was that they were so good to her.
So giving roses when they are due, Thank you for loving on her."

Nick and Adam - Your KCEAA family thanks you for continuing to provide the best care for the members of our community!👏👏👏

08/04/2026

🚨Reminder: The last day to apply for KCEAA’s September EMT Academy is this Friday, August 7th!

Becoming an EMT is a great way to launch your healthcare career and our paid EMT Academy is the perfect place to start. 🚑

Apply now ⤵️:

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08/04/2026

AUGUST IS NATIONAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AWARENESS MONTH! 🤩🤩🤩

Emergency management as a profession and a service provides critical functions for the area in which it's agency serves. West Virginia Emergency Management coordinates resources, grants, training, and MORE for the state of West Virginia. Not only do we play a crucial role in active disasters, but also recovery, resilience, and more with the sheer focus of serving the citizens of West Virginia. For the month of August, we will be giving some key insight as to what emergency management looks like here at WVEMD! 💙

Follow along and drop comments below as to what you think emergency management is, and questions/ideas of what content you would like to see this month! ⬇⬇⬇

08/03/2026

Last week, KCEAA’s blood drive was a huge success!!! To all those who donated, participated, or supported this event, thank you ❤️

We collected 26 units of blood, exceeding our goal of 18.🩸🎉👏🏻

The American Red Cross is still facing a national blood crisis. If you’re able to donate, please go to the link below to make an appointment today.

We are facing a national blood crisis, with summer blood donations falling to a four-year low. Your help is needed now to avoid surgery delays, postponed cancer treatments and strained emergency care.

Just three more donors at each blood drive this summer can end this crisis and stabilize the blood supply. Please don’t wait. Book an appointment to give blood now: https://rdcrss.org/4fQAcCu

07/31/2026

❤️🚑 Be Ready to Save a Life! 🚑❤️

KCEAA is offering a Public CPR Training Course on Thursday, August 6th at 5:00 PM.

Whether you need CPR/First Aid certification or BLS Provider certification, this course will provide the skills and confidence to respond when every second counts.

📅 Date: August 6
📍 601 Brooks St., Charleston, WV 25301
🕔 Time: 5:00 PM
💲 Cost: $50 per person
✅ CPR/First Aid or BLS Provider options available
📝 Pre-registration is preferred

Learning CPR can make a lifesaving difference for a family member, friend, coworker, or stranger in an emergency. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable skills and certification.

Pre-registration link below!

❤️🚑

07/30/2026

🚨It’s not too late to donate blood during this severe blood shortage!!!🩸🩸🩸

Our very own Executive Director Lance Wheeler, along with our amazing KCEAA team members and members of the community have already donated this precious lifesaving gift❤️

So, give us a call or come see us at KCEAA. The American Red Cross is here until 1:30pm. Walk-in appointments are available 👍🏻

If you can’t make it today, please go to the American Red Cross website to schedule your donation 😌
RedCrossBlood.org