EAST ADAMS EMS

05/28/2026

We are hiring for seasonal positions!

We have temporary positions open! If you are interested, please click on the link below to apply and we will be in touch. Thank you!

https://www.earh.org/open-positions

05/17/2026

Big thank you to our friends at Adams County Fire District #2 and LifeFlight network for your help this week. This is why we cross train! So that moments like these run smoothly and our patients are treated and cared for quickly and efficiently.

This right here is rural EMS at its finest! 🚑🌾

05/15/2026

Crews hard at work getting the necessary certifications to help protect fire crews around WA state this season. There have been some questions revolving around our new involvement in Wildland support.

Question: Does EARH EMS deployments affect the local 911 service?

No, our current staffing model is not changing. We will still provide 2 ambulances 24/7 for the 911 and transport service with ALS services available and a solo response in Washtucna.

Question: Is EMS personnel going to be fighting fires?

No. Our EMS service does not specialize in or perform fire suppression services. Our role on deployments is medical standby. We provide medical care to the fire teams.

Question: Are Adam’s county tax dollars used to pay for this service?

No. The department of Natural Resources for WA state pays for these services.

Question: What ambulances are being used for these deployments?

Currently the large red ambulance and the blue and white box ambulance are registered for deployment. The new ambulance is for 911 and inter-facility use. Due to the nature of standbys (a lot of parked time) it is ideal for our older ambulances as it’s easier on them and less mileage. All of our ambulances rotate around based on maintenance schedules and operational needs.

05/09/2026

Lots of outreach and questions from the community recently and I would like to address some here!

Question: Does EMS no longer service Washtucna?

Answer: EMS services Washtucna with 24/7 ambulance coverage. Washtucna remains part of our ASA (ambulance service area) with the state of Washington and is part of our response zone and emergency management plan. We have 1 full time BLS ambulance and 1 full time ALS ambulance on 24/7 to service ALL of our response area. In addition to this we have a solo response ALS equipped ambulance in the south end of the county that is staffed 50% or more of the time for faster response times. Our two main out ambulances, while primarily staffed in Ritzville, spend time in Washtucna, Lind, Benge, and Ralston for cross county coverage and area familiarization.

Question: Does East Adam’s EMS only transport to East Adam’s hospital?

Answer: No. Many contributing factors go into deciding hospital destination with patient and patient family preference strongly considered. Other considerations are the stability of the patient and the patients need for specific interventions (such as a cardiac or stroke center). We can, have, and will transport to Othello, Colfax, Tri cities, Moses Lake, or Spokane based on patient need and preference.

05/09/2026

Tomorrow from 9-6 is the last day of the RVAA plant sale! We still have some hanging baskets, flower flats, vegetables and herbs, and succulents left!

We are so thankful for all of the support!

05/07/2026

The RVAA plant and flower sale is in full swing! Located at 315 E 1st Ave in Ritzville. 🌺🌸🌵

04/26/2026

One of our EMTs and Paramedics is an artist and loves to tap into their creative side! While usually they enjoy pencil to paper they took this project on and the outcome was great! Thank you Mark and Jeff!

04/19/2026

Crews spent some time doing area familiarization with our new hires down in Washtucna and Benge and of course had to get some pictures with the bus!

Familiarization with our less frequented areas is an important part of our field training for new staff!

Many don’t know that Washtucna has an ALS ambulance with a solo paramedic that is available for rapid response in the south end of our county for critical calls.

04/01/2026

East Adams EMS is proud to serve Ritzville, Lind, Washtucna, Benge, and surrounding areas. With two 24/7 ambulances staffed in Ritzville and one solo ALS ambulance staffed in Washtucna we strive to improve response times while maintaining top of the line advanced life support services to our communities 24/7.