Delaware County EMS is a professional “emergency-only” agency provided by the Delaware County Board of Commissioners, serving the residents of Ohio’s fastest growing county. We strive to improve prehospital outcomes through a unified, system‐based approach to comprehensive and innovative care while becoming an industry leader in patient care and the development of healthcare providers.
We are leaders in our field and have received numerous accreditations and accolades, reflecting our commitment to excellent care and community service.
- CAAS Accreditation
- Mission Lifeline Recognition: Gold with target heart attack.
- State of Ohio EMS System of the Year 2020
- EMS World National EMS System of the Year 2022
- National Safety in EMS Award 2022
- Finalist for the 2023 Excellence in Innovation Hooley EMS Award
- Finalist for System of the Year at the National Conference on EMS 2023
- Captain Jarrod Tupps: State of Ohio EMS Provider of the Year 2024
Let’s congratulate Paramedic Steve Alexander for his 15 years of service to Delaware County! Thank you Steve for your service!

Let’s congratulate Paramedic Steve Alexander for his 15 years of service to Delaware County! Thank you Steve for your service!
Please join us in congratulating Jenn Ransom on her 20 year anniversary with Delaware County EMS. Thank you Jenn for your service and dedication!

Please join us in congratulating Jenn Ransom on her 20 year anniversary with Delaware County EMS. Thank you Jenn for your service and dedication!
Lt. Amy Ritter was out of the Country during our annual awards ceremony so she was unable to be presented her award then.
Lt. Amy Ritter is the recipient of the Director’s Award.
“I selected Lt. Ritter for this award, not only for what she contributes to our department, which is commendable. She is in charge of our Bike team, a member of our honor guard, and a Lt. on Medic 3. But beyond that, she is an amazing person, an amazing human. Her work with Ohio Assist, her work with children, her work with the Ohio LAST team. She does amazing work as a volunteer and always giving back. She deserves this award and every other bit of recognition that can come her way!” - Director Jeff Fishel

Lt. Amy Ritter was out of the Country during our annual awards ceremony so she was unable to be presented her award then.
Lt. Amy Ritter is the recipient of the Director’s Award.
“I selected Lt. Ritter for this award, not only for what she contributes to our department, which is commendable. She is in charge of our Bike team, a member of our honor guard, and a Lt. on Medic 3. But beyond that, she is an amazing person, an amazing human. Her work with Ohio Assist, her work with children, her work with the Ohio LAST team. She does amazing work as a volunteer and always giving back. She deserves this award and every other bit of recognition that can come her way!” - Director Jeff Fishel
Unable to make it to the awards ceremony last Friday. The Medical Directors presented Lt. Keith Gordon with the Medical Director award.
Lt. Gordon was selected for this award for his years and years of mentorship, contribution, and dedication to the education of our department.

Unable to make it to the awards ceremony last Friday. The Medical Directors presented Lt. Keith Gordon with the Medical Director award.
Lt. Gordon was selected for this award for his years and years of mentorship, contribution, and dedication to the education of our department.