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We want to wish everyone a safe and prosperous 2023. We have big things in store for the coming year, and we can't wait to invite the community to visit our new location on North Grand Avenue.
Posted by Medics First of Springfield Illinois on Friday, December 30, 2022
We are so excited for this partnership with the Springfield Illinois Fire Department to improve sudden cardiac arrest...
Posted by Medics First of Springfield Illinois on Monday, December 12, 2022
Happy Thanksgiving to all of you! We hope your day was filled with much happiness and much food!
Posted by Medics First of Springfield Illinois on Thursday, November 24, 2022
We'd like to give a big shoutout to one of our outstanding crews on the delivery of a healthy baby boy today! Strong work guys! And thank you to HSHS St. John's for the stork pins and recognition!
Posted by Medics First of Springfield Illinois on Wednesday, November 16, 2022
To all veterans, and especially those within our team, we thank you!
Posted by Medics First of Springfield Illinois on Friday, November 11, 2022
Our Chilli cook-off fundraiser for the United Way was a great success! Special thanks to Ward 5 Alderwoman Lakeisha k...
Posted by Medics First of Springfield Illinois on Saturday, October 15, 2022
Strong work Jake Szerletich!
Posted by Medics First of Springfield Illinois on Monday, August 22, 2022
Our colleague Jake from Medics First of Springfield Illinois made a spectacular presentation at the Pinnacle EMS conference recently. We are very proud of our team and their growth.
Posted by Advanced Medical Transport on Friday, August 12, 2022
We had so much fun at the back to school bash at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum and Library! Here’s proof. Photos courtesy of Sara.
Posted by Medics First of Springfield Illinois on Friday, August 12, 2022
Our hearts are with Dusty's family, friends, and co-workers during this time of profound loss. Dusty, thank you for your service. Rest easy brother. We'll take it from here.
Posted by Medics First of Springfield Illinois on Wednesday, July 27, 2022
Thank you to Rent One for bringing pizza to our crews! It was much appreciated on a busy day like this.
Posted by Medics First of Springfield Illinois on Monday, July 18, 2022
Hands-only CPR was presented to the Boys & Girls Club of Springfield, Illinois. Presenters Kodi Smith & Mason Knauer. Photos courtesy of Nancy Carter.
Posted by Medics First of Springfield Illinois on Thursday, July 7, 2022
We offered bystander CPR education at the Ward 5 Alderwoman Lakeisha k Purchase Farmers Market event Friday. Watch for us at an event near you!
Posted by Medics First of Springfield Illinois on Monday, June 13, 2022
Posted by Medics First of Springfield Illinois on Monday, May 30, 2022
Thank you Greg Chance! EMS Week has been a huge success thus far. The Medics First Team loved their gift and the food has been spot on! Photos courtesy of Nancy Carter.
Posted by Medics First of Springfield Illinois on Wednesday, May 18, 2022
Happy EMS Week to all of our treasured care providers, and to those with whom we interface every day!
Posted by Medics First of Springfield Illinois on Monday, May 16, 2022
We stopped by Saturday to say hello at the Friends of Ward 5 Alderwoman Lakeisha k Purchase fundraiser. We are looking forward to meeting all of our new neighbors in Ward 5!
Posted by Medics First of Springfield Illinois on Monday, April 18, 2022
Happy National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week to our dispatchers who have hearts of gold and nerves of steel!
Posted by Medics First of Springfield Illinois on Monday, April 11, 2022
Ward 5 Alderwoman Lakeisha k Purchase shared some pictures of our “groundbreaking” yesterday. We can’t wait to show you the finished facility.
Posted by Medics First of Springfield Illinois on Saturday, March 26, 2022
We can’t even begin to thank this great community of ours for the outpouring of support for our new venture in the...
Posted by Medics First of Springfield Illinois on Friday, March 25, 2022
We just want to remind you that all are welcome to come out today. We hope to meet lots of our new neighbors!
Posted by Medics First of Springfield Illinois on Friday, March 25, 2022
We feel really lucky to be a part of this community, and we are grateful for our team of skilled professionals.
Posted by Medics First of Springfield Illinois on Tuesday, March 22, 2022
We could not be any more excited for this Friday’s event. Please join us!
Posted by Medics First of Springfield Illinois on Tuesday, March 22, 2022
If you have to travel, please allow extra time so that you may arrive safely. Roads are already getting slick.
Posted by Medics First of Springfield Illinois on Thursday, February 17, 2022
Thank you to all of the men and women in law enforcement!
Posted by Medics First of Springfield Illinois on Sunday, January 9, 2022
Our mission, vision, and values guide every thing we do. We are excited to announce the completion of a handicap...
Posted by Medics First of Springfield Illinois on Friday, November 19, 2021
Today we take pause to show a little extra appreciation for our team, and the other responders with whom we interface each and every day.
Posted by Medics First of Springfield Illinois on Thursday, October 28, 2021
We are so happy to see a former Medics First ambulance repurposed and continuing to serve the community! HSHS St. John's...
Posted by Medics First of Springfield Illinois on Friday, October 22, 2021
Congratulations to our friends at HSHS St. John’s Foundation and SAMIC EMS on the deployment of the Mobile Simulation Training Unit. Medics First was proud to donate the ambulance for this important project.
Posted by Medics First of Springfield Illinois on Tuesday, October 19, 2021
Medics First employees would like to Thank Kelly & Teresa from Hello Sunshine Makery and Market Place in Petersburg, Il for their generous gift of over 30 EMS flags! Photo courtesy of Nancy Carter.
Posted by Medics First of Springfield Illinois on Thursday, October 7, 2021
We want to express our appreciation to John Caudle for his 24 years of service to the citizens of Sangamon County and to Medics First. Happy Retirement, John!
Posted by Medics First of Springfield Illinois on Thursday, September 30, 2021
Come join us at the Senior Celebration starting at 1 PM and learn bystander CPR. It only takes just a minute of your time. 
Posted by Medics First of Springfield Illinois on Wednesday, September 29, 2021
All the way back to the Roman Empire, challenge coins have been used to identify members of an elite unit, and are...
Posted by Medics First of Springfield Illinois on Thursday, September 23, 2021
Medics First sponsored The Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Springfield this weekend. We were happy to see so much community support for this very important cause. Photos courtesy of Nancy Carter.
Posted by Medics First of Springfield Illinois on Monday, September 20, 2021
Medics First held an August fundraiser to benefit the United Way - Guess how many starbursts were in a jar. The winner...
Posted by Medics First of Springfield Illinois on Wednesday, September 1, 2021
Yesterday was 26th Annual Corporate Cup Challenge Golf Outing hosted by The Chamber of Commerce. Our team members were Beck Loken, Kyle Torry, Alex Johnson, and Jake Williams. Photo courtesy of Sara Rolando.
Posted by Medics First of Springfield Illinois on Saturday, July 24, 2021
Thank you to MISSION BBQ for looking out for our team today with a delicious meal! It was much appreciated!
Posted by Medics First of Springfield Illinois on Friday, July 16, 2021
Posted by Medics First of Springfield Illinois on Monday, May 31, 2021
Medics First is always on the lookout for innovative ways we can serve and contribute to the community. Medics First...
Posted by Medics First of Springfield Illinois on Thursday, May 20, 2021
Nominate your favorite local EMS hero!
Posted by Medics First of Springfield Illinois on Tuesday, May 18, 2021
05/17/2021 Good Morning Team, It is fitting that “2021 EMS Week” is occurring as we are hopefully experiencing the...
Posted by Medics First of Springfield Illinois on Monday, May 17, 2021
Medics First sponsored the Capital Area Career Center ‘s “EMT Student of the Year” award this year. This award was presented at last night’s CACC Awards Night. Congratulations to Isabel Schabel!
Posted by Medics First of Springfield Illinois on Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Behind the scenes, equipment checks are an every day part of our job. They provide operational continuity and accountability that are essential for top-notch patient care. 
Posted by Medics First of Springfield Illinois on Thursday, April 29, 2021
Our teammate, EMT-I Beck Loken, would like to remind you that, in his own words, “our patient care is outta this world!”. Photo courtesy of Beck.
Posted by Medics First of Springfield Illinois on Friday, January 22, 2021
Thank you to Brad Probst with Ware group for making sure our crews properly caffeinated to start off 2021.
Posted by Medics First of Springfield Illinois on Tuesday, January 5, 2021
How very thoughtful. Thank you to The Bridge Care Suites!
Posted by Medics First of Springfield Illinois on Thursday, December 17, 2020
Area public servants came together today to spread holiday cheer. Thanks to 1221 Photography for the pictures. We'll have more soon!
Posted by Medics First of Springfield Illinois on Saturday, December 12, 2020
Please help us to help our community! Back the Blue Illinois and Finding Hope Therapeutic Riding Center have organized...
Posted by Medics First of Springfield Illinois on Monday, December 7, 2020
Our skilled and compassionate Team is our greatest asset. But we are also excited to deploy another pair of these ambulances, as they feature the latest innovations in safety, technology, and patient care.
Posted by Medics First of Springfield Illinois on Tuesday, December 1, 2020
This year has taught us all to value our health, safety, and security, and to look after one another with simple,...
Posted by Medics First of Springfield Illinois on Thursday, November 26, 2020
We are still helping Girl Scouts to earn their merit badges - in the safest manner possible. Photos courtesy of Emily Wilham.
Posted by Medics First of Springfield Illinois on Friday, November 20, 2020
To ours and to all Veterans, we thank you!
Posted by Medics First of Springfield Illinois on Wednesday, November 11, 2020
Omg I just died from the cuteness
Posted by Alicia Schroeder on Sunday, October 25, 2020
Emily and Beck held an open-air first aid lesson in order to help local Girl Scouts earn their badges. Medics First is...
Posted by Medics First of Springfield Illinois on Thursday, October 22, 2020
Would you like to hear a great story? Our friends at 25 News, WMBD, and Heart of Illinois ABC will have it for you! Special thanks to EPIC, Pekin Police Department, and Pekin Firefighters Local 524.
Posted by Advanced Medical Transport on Friday, October 23, 2020
Emily and Beck held an open-air first aid lesson in order to help local Girl Scouts earn their badges. Medics First is...
Posted by Medics First of Springfield Illinois on Thursday, October 22, 2020
Please join us in welcoming 3F91 to the streets of Springfield! Our newest new ambulance is packed with every tech and safety innovation we could fit into one box.
Posted by Medics First of Springfield Illinois on Friday, October 9, 2020
Significant SIGN ON BONUS and relocation financial assistance for Paramedics! Attention Paramedics and EMTs: Come join...
Posted by Medics First of Springfield Illinois on Wednesday, October 7, 2020
“The anniversary of 9/11 is a time for both reflection and renewal. It’s a time to remember not only the lives we lost,...
Posted by Medics First of Springfield Illinois on Friday, September 11, 2020
As Springfield's first and only Non-Profit ambulance service provider, we look forward to giving back to the community...
Posted by Medics First of Springfield Illinois on Friday, August 28, 2020
We proudly supported the The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce as they held their 25th Annual Corporate Cup Challenge Golf Outing.
Posted by Medics First of Springfield Illinois on Thursday, August 20, 2020
We want to thank Penny from Fifth Street Renaissance/SARA Center, who took the time to educate Emily, Kenny and Sara on...
Posted by Medics First of Springfield Illinois on Friday, August 14, 2020
Coming soon to the streets of Springfield!
Posted by Medics First of Springfield Illinois on Friday, August 7, 2020
As Springfield's first not-for-profit paramedic service provider, we are proud to be able to support agencies like the...
Posted by Medics First of Springfield Illinois on Saturday, August 1, 2020