Ostrander First Responders

09/27/2026

If anyone wants to get this for my, I graciously accept. Sums up 80% of my days.

09/27/2026

09/27/2026

Good luck everyone.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2026- SPRING VALLEY, MN

🚑 The Journey to Becoming an EMS Provider Begins! 🚑

Today, our 21 EMT and EMR students took their important first step in their educational journey by completing American Heart Association's BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR) certification.

BLS for Healthcare Providers is more than just a certification, it establishes the foundation for recognizing life-threatening emergencies, performing high-quality CPR, working as a team, and providing lifesaving care. The true foundation of why the EMS system was developed; out-of-hospital cardiac arrests.

This is just the beginning of their journey. Over the next few months, these students will build their knowledge, skills, confidence, and clinical judgment as they work toward becoming certified Emergency Medical Technicians, or Emergency Medical Responders.

👏 Congratulations to our Fall 2026 students on taking the first step toward joining the EMS profession and serving their communities!

Learn. Practice. Serve. 🚑❤️

Preston Emergency Services
Preston Fire Department
Kasson Fire and Rescue
Wabasha Ambulance
Grand Meadow Area Ambulance Service
Grand Meadow Fire & Rescue
Spring Valley Area Ambulance
Spring Valley Fire & Rescue

# EMRTraining

09/01/2026

For the month of August we were busy till the end with 7 calls for service.

08/21/2026

It's official. Thanks to a generous donation by service, we have our first ever response vehicle. It is pretty plain, but with the help of Midwest Signtech, we are coming up with a wrap that will let us be known and visible. Here is my call for help. Since this is our first, we have only the basic equipment; response bag, basic monitor, and (thanks to SE MN Emergency Medical Services) a brand new AED. If any other first responder units have equipment that is out of service but still usable and within standards, please give Caleb Hall a DM. As with all emergency services, we have a limited budget. Just wanted to show off our new toy and wish everyone a great day and a better tomorrow!

08/15/2026

🗣HOT OFF THE PRESSES!

👉In partnership with Spring Valley Area Ambulance, we are conducting a Hybrid Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Course; Virtually with In-Person Skills Days right down in Spring Valley, MN!

📅Courses to be held September 24, 2026 to December 19, 2026.

⏰Join our weekly Virtual Meetings, Thursdays (7PM-9PM) and Skills/Scenario Days Saturday (9AM- 12PM)

🤏Not looking for the full EMT Course, we will be running a concurrent Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) course; same time, same days, reduced price, with different curriculum requirements!

🩺Are you a Registered Nurse (RN) looking to give back to your community and volunteer on your local First Responder or Ambulance Service? We got you covered! We'll also have RN-to-EMT options for the course; condensed curriculum, skills/scenario days, and Field Experiences with local Ambulance Services, all with that beloved reduced price!

Registrations are open now until September 17, 2026!

Register via QR code below or here: https://www.seems.com/emt--emr.html

Any questions can be directed to the Regional Office at: [email protected]

08/03/2026

For the month of July, we were called upon 11 times to provide service.

07/04/2026

Happy 4th of July! Just a friendly reminder to stay safe during this holiday weekend.

07/02/2026

During the month of June, we were called for service 6 times. If you or anyone you know have every thought of helping out, we are looking for local residents to help. If interested, ask at the city office.

06/03/2026

During the month of May, we had 3 calls for service. That doesn't seem like a lot, but for that individual or family in need it means the world to have someone show up quickly to provide support and comfort. If you or someone you know would like to know more, please reach out.