La Porte County Emergency Medical Service

05/31/2026

🚨 PROGRAM UPDATE: READY FOR TOMORROW! 🚨
As we launch our Prehospital Blood Program tomorrow, June 1, 2026, we want to share a quick update on how this life-saving resource will be deployed in the field.
To ensure rapid, strategic coverage across the county, blood will be carried directly in our Command/Support ALS Captain vehicles! 🚑💨

We are incredibly proud to deploy this advanced capability to better serve LaPorte County. This program is a massive team effort alongside The American Red Cross and NW Health LaPorte Hospital.
Keep an eye out for our Captain vehicles on the road tomorrow—they are officially carrying the gift of life! 🩸✨

05/29/2026

LaPorte County EMS would like to thank and congratulate the following employees who celebrate their years of service anniversary in the month of May🎉

Captain/Paramedic Jen Sabie- 20 years

05/26/2026

05/26/2026

Today, we remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Their courage, dedication, and selflessness represent the very best of our nation, and we owe them a debt of gratitude that can never fully be repaid.

As you spend time with family and friends today, please join us in keeping the families of our fallen heroes in your thoughts.

We wish everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day. 🇺🇸

05/23/2026

An official GoFundMe has been established for Jon and his family to help alleviate the financial stress so that he can focus entirely on healing and have his family by his side during recovery.

Please share and consider donating to lessen the burden during this difficult time.

Jon, my niece Quinn’s husband, is a dedicated Sheriff’s Deputy in Indiana. On… Theresa Bilse-Kraft needs your support for Support for Jon Samuelson’s Recovery

05/22/2026

In times of tragedy, the lines between our departments disappear. We aren’t just separate agencies—we are one family, answering the same calls, working side-by-side, and sharing the same heart for LaPorte County.

Right now, our brothers and sisters at the LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office are carrying an incredibly heavy burden. To the deputies, dispatchers, firefighters, and hospital staff who continue to hold the line despite the heartbreak: we are standing shoulder-to-shoulder with you, always.

To Deputy Jon Samuelson, his family, and everyone affected by this tragedy—we are wrapping our arms around you, and we will be right here beside you through the difficult days ahead. ❤️

05/20/2026

Happy EMS Week! 🚑

We want to take a moment to shine a massive spotlight on our own. This year's national theme is "Improving Outcomes, Together", and nobody embodies that spirit quite like the dedicated professionals right here at LaPorte County EMS.

Day or night, rain, shine, or snowdrift, these individuals answer the call with unmatched skill, steady hands, and deep compassion for our community.

Please join us in celebrating the incredible men and women recognized during this year's EMS Week Awards Ceremony!👏

Award Recipients🏅

Paramedic Of The Year Award: FTO/Paramedic Blake Hubbard

EMT Of The Year Award: EMT Zack Muller

Dedication of Service Award: Retired Paramedic Jeff Rose

Distinguished Hoosier Award: Retired Paramedic Jeff Rose

First Responder Of The Year: Scott Kleckner, Lacrosse VFD

Years Of Service & Dedication Pins🎖

Retired Paramedic Jeff Rose, 45 years

Accounts Receiving Paula Purkal, 30 years

Lieutenant/Paramedic Anji Miller, 25 years

EMT Beth Montague, 25 years

Captain/Paramedic Jen Sabie, 20 years

Paramedic Richard Eddy, 15 years

Paramedic John Schick, 10 years

Lieutenant/Paramedic Amanda Collins, 5 years

FTO/Paramedic Dexter Watkins, 5 years

FTO/Paramedic Brandon Kosloski, 5 years

Congratulations to all of this year's award and pin recipients, it's certainly well deserved! 🎉

05/20/2026

***Attention LaPorte County Residents***
Don't forget to show your support and get your orders placed before the close date!

Support LaPorte County EMS and LaPorte County 4-H!

The LaPorte County EMS Fundraising Committee is excited to announce a special shirt design created in partnership with LaPorte County 4-H.

What makes this shirt even more meaningful is that the design was created by one of our talented local 4-H youth members. We are proud to help showcase their creativity while supporting a program that continues to make a positive impact on young people in our community.

A portion of the proceeds from each shirt sold will go directly toward supporting LaPorte County 4-H.
This is a great way to support both LaPorte County EMS and 4-H, while representing two organizations dedicated to serving and strengthening our community.

Order yours today and help support a great cause!

Thank you for your continued support of LaPorte County EMS and LaPorte County 4-H!

05/19/2026

One last push before the CPR class on Friday at Red Mill County Park. Have a few spots left. Sign up today by clicking on the QR and scanning it.

05/14/2026

Still have openings for CPR. First Class is May 22 at Redmill County Park. Scan the QR code to register.