As we wrap up Heart Month, we remind you of the importance of learning Hands-Only CPR. This simple video will help show you how. #CPRSavesLives
Posted by Medics First of Springfield Illinois on Thursday, February 29, 2024
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February is heart month and here are some things you should know about the #1 killer of adults in America.
Posted by Medics First of Springfield Illinois on Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Last week, we were honored to celebrate our providers that played a vital role in saving the lives of 10 victims of...
Posted by Medics First of Springfield Illinois on Monday, January 15, 2024
Medics First would like to Congratulate the following 2023 4th Quarter Recognition Award recipients: Time Clock Hero -...
Posted by Medics First of Springfield Illinois on Thursday, January 11, 2024
Another wonderful community partnership with the HSHS St. John's Foundation
Posted by Medics First of Springfield Illinois on Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Thank you Santa and Mrs. Claus for taking time out of your busy schedule to visit with family and friends of all ages yesterday. Every little face lit up with the biggest smiles.
Posted by Medics First of Springfield Illinois on Sunday, December 3, 2023
We had a great time at Club Compass last night! Compass for Kids thank you for having us!!!
Posted by Medics First of Springfield Illinois on Wednesday, November 22, 2023
With much respect to all veterans, and especially those among our ranks.
Posted by Medics First of Springfield Illinois on Friday, November 10, 2023
Happening Saturday, right here at Medics First! Come out and show your support! Fifth Street Renaissance/SARA Center
Posted by Medics First of Springfield Illinois on Thursday, November 2, 2023
Thank you United Way of Central Illinois and Ward 5 Alderwoman Lakeisha k Purchase for connecting us with these...
Posted by Medics First of Springfield Illinois on Friday, October 27, 2023
October is Sudden Cardiac Arrest awareness month. Our team shows you how simple and how important it is to learn how to Save a Life! #CPRSavesLives Please share!
Posted by Medics First of Springfield Illinois on Friday, October 20, 2023
I am pleased to report that the Medics First United Way Chili Cookoff was a wonderful success. I would like to extend my...
Posted by Medics First of Springfield Illinois on Monday, October 9, 2023
Medics First United Way Chili Cookoff Fundraising event kicks off at 11:00. Dew Chili parlor and pub on North Grand is...
Posted by Medics First of Springfield Illinois on Saturday, October 7, 2023
Medics First is looking forward to their 3rd Annual United Way Chili Cookoff Event TOMORROW! All proceeds go to The...
Posted by Medics First of Springfield Illinois on Friday, October 6, 2023
Doing our part to protect the community again this flu season. Thank you Springfield Clinic for our influenza vaccinations!
Posted by Medics First of Springfield Illinois on Friday, October 6, 2023
Medics First would like to Congratulate the following Quarterly Recognition Award recipients: Paramedic of the Quarter...
Posted by Medics First of Springfield Illinois on Friday, October 6, 2023
The team is rocking these pink gloves all month for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Posted by Medics First of Springfield Illinois on Thursday, October 5, 2023
Congratulations Archie Parker and Kevin Wade who delivered a baby girl this morning.
Posted by Medics First of Springfield Illinois on Wednesday, October 4, 2023
It's not too late! Submit your entry fee and form by 9/25/2023. Contact me to obtain an entry form at 217-993-7892, via...
Posted by Medics First of Springfield Illinois on Thursday, September 21, 2023
We couldn’t be happier to welcome our new neighbors into our new facility on North Grand Avenue West. The Illinois State...
Posted by Medics First of Springfield Illinois on Friday, August 18, 2023
Thank you for all of your kind support!! ♥️💙
Posted by Medics First of Springfield Illinois on Thursday, August 17, 2023
https://shop.primodesigns.net/MedicsFirstOpenStore/shop/home Store closes 8/17/2023
Posted by Medics First of Springfield Illinois on Tuesday, August 8, 2023
Medics First would like to Congratulate the following Quarterly Recognition Award recipients: Paramedic of the Quarter...
Posted by Medics First of Springfield Illinois on Thursday, July 13, 2023
We want to take a moment to recognize all of our team members that responded to the severe weather event on June 29,...
Posted by Medics First of Springfield Illinois on Monday, July 3, 2023
Medics First leadership would like to express our gratitude to the Medics First Team for their response during and after...
Posted by Medics First of Springfield Illinois on Friday, June 30, 2023
Please help Medics First of Springfield Welcome the following new EMT Basics to our Team. From Left to right: Sydney...
Posted by Medics First of Springfield Illinois on Thursday, June 15, 2023
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Posted by Medics First of Springfield Illinois on Thursday, June 15, 2023
Thank you, Michael Thomas, Major Jeff Eddy, and Salvation Army for thinking of us on National Donut Day! The Salvation...
Posted by Medics First of Springfield Illinois on Friday, June 2, 2023
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Posted by Medics First of Springfield Illinois on Sunday, May 28, 2023
A quick glimpse of Chris Arney and Beck Loken in action at the 2023 Senior Celebration.
Posted by Medics First of Springfield Illinois on Friday, May 19, 2023
Beck Loken and Chris Arney represented Medics First at the 2023 Senior Celebration. Local first responders were...
Posted by Medics First of Springfield Illinois on Friday, May 19, 2023
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Posted by Medics First of Springfield Illinois on Friday, May 12, 2023
Chris Arney represented Medics First during today's press conference. Gov. Pritzker Hails Health Care Heroes as State...
Posted by Medics First of Springfield Illinois on Thursday, May 11, 2023
Please be safe, and avoid these areas!
Posted by Medics First of Springfield Illinois on Monday, May 1, 2023
Medics First Easter Egg Hunt was a hit! Thank you all for attending. You are an amazing Team and have amazing Children....
Posted by Medics First of Springfield Illinois on Friday, April 7, 2023
Congratulations Team Medics First! We had the honor of receiving awards on behalf of our Team. United Way presented two...
Posted by Medics First of Springfield Illinois on Monday, April 3, 2023
Stop and see us at CACC career fair today. Mason and Hannah are here to provide Hands only CPR! Nancy is here to discuss future employment opportunities! Photo courtesy of Nancy Hutchins Carter
Posted by Medics First of Springfield Illinois on Friday, March 31, 2023
We'd like to take a moment to thank Nelson's Catering of Central Illinois with a special thank you to the events...
Posted by Medics First of Springfield Illinois on Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Thank you to everyone who came out to get a look at our new facility during the Springfield Chamber of Commerce Chamber on Tap event. We feel very welcomed in the Medical District.
Posted by Medics First of Springfield Illinois on Friday, March 24, 2023
Are you a Mechanic looking for full-time employment with benefits? Medics First is accepting applications for a...
Posted by Medics First of Springfield Illinois on Wednesday, March 8, 2023
We did it! We are all moved in! We all need to give a special Thank you to Sara Rolando, Matthew Roberts,Jake...
Posted by Medics First of Springfield Illinois on Thursday, February 23, 2023
The ambulance mentioned in the story was once a Medics First ambulance and transported countless Springfield area residents. It now serves on the front lines in Kyiv, Ukraine.
Posted by Medics First of Springfield Illinois on Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Medics First CEO Greg Chance leads his team on a walking tour of the service’s new facility on North Grand Avenue...
Posted by Medics First of Springfield Illinois on Tuesday, February 7, 2023
We are trying out our new facility with our regular all-day Resuscitation Academy training. Soon, we'll be able to share details of our move to serve you even better. Photos courtesy of Sara.
Posted by Medics First of Springfield Illinois on Sunday, February 5, 2023
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
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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