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February is National Heart Month

Join West Deer EMS in celebrating National Heart Month! National Heart Month was established to bring awareness to heart related issues such as heart attacks and strokes. The goal is to educate the community on how to keep a healthy heart, lifestyle changes that will benefit your heart, and what do do when a cardiovascular emergency happens.

The staff of West Deer EMS designed a T shirt that helps raise awareness for heart month. The staff will be wearing these shirts in place of their traditional uniforms and we have also made them available for purchase. All proceeds will go towards helping us offer community CPR and AED training.

Click Here to purchase your T shirt

We will also be offering an assortment of CPR courses over the month, from hands only CPR demonstrations to Healthcare Provider CPR Certifications.

The hands only CPR demonstrations will include hands only CPR, an AED overview, and information pertaining to heart attacks and strokes. There is no fee to attend these demonstrations and we have 4 of them scheduled. We’ll also be offering a Heart Saver (layperson) CPR certification course and a BLS (Healthcare Provider) CPR certification course. These courses to have a fee associated with them. Click the link below for more information or to sign up for a demonstration or certification course.

Available CPR Courses

2025-2026 Subscription Drive Underway

The 2025-2026 Subscription drive was mailed in early June 2025. The new subscription drive will cover residents from September 1, 2025 through August 31, 2026.

If you have any questions please feel free to call 724-265-4750 option 3

Your paid subscription will help us continue to protect you and your loved ones – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Your paid subscription is vitally important in helping West Deer EMS. As the cost to operate a business increases, the reimbursement that we receive from health insurers has decreased. It also helps to keep up with the ever-increasing costs of buying ambulances, sophisticated life-saving medical equipment and training for our dedicated personnel.

Click here to see the full brochure

Click here to subscribe online

June is Brain Health Awareness Month

This June, West Deer EMS is proud to recognize Brain Health Awareness Month by offering specially designed t-shirts aimed at raising awareness and promoting the importance of neurological health and wellness. Brain health is an essential part of overall well-being, yet it’s often overlooked or misunderstood. By wearing one of these shirts, you’re helping to challenge stigmas, show support for those affected by brain health challenges, and encourage yourself and others to prioritize their neurological wellness. Our goal is to bring greater visibility to the importance of brain health in our everyday lives, whether it’s managing stress, supporting loved ones and the community, or learning more about conditions like dementia, stroke, and other neurological conditions. These t-shirts serve as a visible reminder that brain health matters and that our community stands together in raising awareness.

Click here to order yours today!

Join us in making a difference—because brain health starts with you.

West Deer EMS provides coverage for Justin Moore Concert at No Offseason Entertainment

On July 13th, West Deer EMS was honored to be asked to provide the on site medical care for the Justin Moore held at No Offseason Entertainment. We were responsible for the first aid room as well as mobile to staff to provide any needed treatment to concert goers and staff members. It was a hot day but we are happy to say that no patients were transported from the event. All patients were treated on site so that they could return to the event and enjoy the concert.

We are looking forward to future shows!

2024-2025 Subscription Drive Underway

The 2024-2025 Subscription drive was mailed in early June 2024. The new subscription drive will cover residents from September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2025.

If you have any questions please feel free to call 724-265-4750 option 5

Your paid subscription will help us continue to protect you and your loved ones – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Your paid subscription is vitally important in helping West Deer EMS. As the cost to operate a business increases, the reimbursement that we receive from health insurers has decreased. It also helps to keep up with the ever-increasing costs of buying ambulances, sophisticated life-saving medical equipment and training for our dedicated personnel.

Click here to see the full brochure

Click here to subscribe online

West Deer EMS becomes primary ambulance service for portion of Indiana Township

Effective January 1, 2024, West Deer EMS has become an approved emergency ambulance service provider for part of Indiana Township. With the unfortunate news shared by Seneca Area Emergency Services that they were closing at the end of 2023, they recommended that West Deer EMS step in and cover their service area. We will share the primary 911 ambulance response with Lower Valley Ambulance Services. The map shows the split in coverage. Our area is marked in gray on the map.

Those residents who were subscribers with Seneca should not worry. We have grandfathered all Seneca subscribers into the West Deer subscription program. We have the most recent list of subscribers and their subscriptions were extended through the end of August 2024, when the West Deer EMS subscription year renews. The new subscription packets will be mailed to West Deer and Indiana Township Residents by the middle of June.

If you see us out and about in the community, stop and say hi! We are currently working on plans with Indiana Township Administration to be able to post an ambulance at the township building. Coming soon we’ll have a meet and greet with the residents at the Indiana Township Community Center so you can learn about us and we can answer any questions you might have.

October Breast Cancer Awareness T Shirt Sales

These staff designed shirts are being worn in place of our uniform shirts during the month of October to help raise awareness for a cause that is near and dear to many of us. We also have them available for purchase. If you would like more information, or to purchase your shirt, follow the link below. We do have shipping available but if you live in West Deer Township we can deliver it to you.

West Deer EMS T Shirt Fundraiser Page

West Deer EMS T Shirt Fundraiser

The staff at West Deer EMS came up with a unique option to help fundraise for special projects. The staff picked months that were important to them and decided to design T Shirts to sell. The shirts can be picked up, shipped, or even delivered within West Deer Township.

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NEW! Online Bill Pay!


OnlineBillPayYou can now pay your West Deer EMS Bill online. You can also use this to view your balance and make payments. You will be directed to our online bill payment company.

CPR Training

Why learn CPR?

Four out of five cardiac arrests happen at home. Statistically speaking, the life you save by administering CPR is likely to be someone you know: a child, a spouse, a parent, or a friend. You can prepare yourself to act in an emergency by attending a community CPR class. Classes can be schedule for groups 7 days a week, in the morning, afternoon or evening. Classes can be held at our new and updated training center located at our station or we can come to you.

 

For further information, please contact Kevin Hendrick Education Coordinator, at                724-265-4750 x21. You can also email him at khendrick@westdeerems.com.

To Learn Hands only CPR follow the link:

HANDS ONLY CPR