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MEMS is a public, non-profit entity, and is governed by the Little Rock Ambulance Authority (LRAA).
A big thank you to our hardworking dispatchers, who are always ready to answer the call AROUND the clock!
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📞🚑 Pi Day in Dispatch! 🥧📞
Nothing brings people together like pie—especially on 3.14! 🍕🍰 Today, our EMDs celebrated the ultimate day of circles with the sweetest kind you can find, and Captain Pitre couldn’t resist stopping by for a slice.
#PiDay
Rookie51 has achieved a significant milestone in their journey. Today, they graduated from the MEMS Academy and took the EMT oath. Now, they are returning to the classroom to prepare for next week's NREMT exam. We are incredibly proud of these 12 & are excited about what the future holds for them.
14.03.2025 17:49 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0It's an essential part of paramedic training, and today, you all showed the skill, teamwork, and composure needed to handle such critical moments. Your hard work has truly paid off, and we couldn't be prouder of each of you!
14.02.2025 22:02 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0A MEGACODE is a simulated cardiac arrest scenario used to evaluate a healthcare provider's ability to manage a medical emergency, especially during high-pressure situations.
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🎉 Huge congratulations to the Para23 class for successfully completing and passing their MEGACODE assessments today! This is just the beginning of your amazing journey. Keep up the fantastic work!👏
#Para23 #MEGACodeSuccess #FutureEMSStars
🚑 Dillon's ECMO Story 💓
After experiencing cardiac arrest and being without a steady pulse for 50 minutes, Dillon's life was saved thanks to the swift response of MEMS paramedics, the UAMS ED staff and ECMO team.
Read the whole story here!
#EMS #Survivor #LifeSaved #ECMO
As always, if you need an ambulance or have an emergency, the best way to reach us is by calling 911.
09.01.2025 15:43 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Please stay home tonight and tomorrow until local officials and ArDOT crews can clear the roadways. Emergency dispatchers will NOT be able to provide current road conditions. For road conditions, please visit www.idrivearkansas.com.
09.01.2025 15:43 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0We want to thank our dedicated team for their hard work during these operational shifts. This ensures that the citizens and visitors of our service area receive exceptional emergency medical care regardless of the circumstances.
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January 9, 2025
Due to the approaching winter weather, MEMS will transition to our winter operations today, also known as Purple Status.
👀Want to Learn more about Rookie School?🔗https://www.metroems.org/training/rookie
📝Are you ready to apply?
🔗https://metroems.applytojob.com/apply/PZyfu2etsn/EMT-Rookie-School-52
💲Interested in the benefits that MEMS offers?
🔗https://www.metroems.org/careers
Are you or someone you know interested in becoming an EMT? Our Academy provides free educational opportunities with paid benefits throughout the course, leading to full-time employment after passing the NREMT exam.
The next class will start on April 21st, and we are taking applications now!
Join us in welcoming this group to MEMS!
This week, the members of EMT Rookie 51 began their training to become licensed EMTs. This week will start with the basics as they work their way to passing the NREMT exam.
