CentraCare Emergency Medical Services
Dec. 1, 2023 |
CentraCare Emergency Medical Services (EMS) team serves communities throughout central and west central Minnesota. We have bases in Long Prairie, Big Lake/Monticello, Paynesville, Willmar, Benson and Redwood Falls. We provide multiple levels of care and transportation including Basic Life Support and Advanced Life Support.
About Us
- We respond to more than 15,000 calls each year.
- We have a staff of 150+ trained EMS professionals.
- Our fleet includes 25 ambulances and response vehicles.
- Our ambulance run time standard is to be activated and ready to respond within 60 seconds for emergency calls.
- Our staff are trained as Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) and Paramedics.
Ambulance Transfers
CentraCare EMS ambulance paramedics are trained for Advanced Life Support (ALS), Basic Life Support (BLS) and Critical Care transports. Patient transfers are taken from area hospitals, local clinics and Level IV trauma hospitals within the region to Level I or Level II trauma hospitals in Minnesota.
Community Involvement
We participate in many community events to bring assistance, education and information to the community. Topics we cover include:
- First aid (education and certification)
- CPR (education and certification)
- Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training
- Assistance in purchasing AEDs
- Ambulance tours
- Presentations and talks with children
- Babysitting safety education
For information on arranging an educational event, please call 320-251-2700, ext. 49482, or email Bradly.Hanson@centracare.com.
Join our team
View and apply for open positions. Simply search terms "EMT" or "paramedic" in our Careers section.
Ambulance Transfer Line for Professionals
Do you need CentraCare EMS to assist with an ambulance transfer? Please call: 651-290-2545 (CCEMS Dispatch at Allina Dispatch Communication Center)
