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 and CAPCE 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
Today starts National EMS Week. This week we share our thanks to the profession & professionals/clinicians who work in it, aiding the community during difficult times.
It’s also a time for advocacy to the public, stakeholders & elected officials about issues facing EMS delivery & equitable solutions.
It’s a time to recognize impactful individuals in EMS.
Finally it’s a time to come together, & work towards the best possible outcomes. This year’s themes reflects that - “Improving Outcomes, Together.”
Each day this week has a different theme & today`s theme is: Health, Wellness, & Resilience.
Health, Wellness, & Resilience Day highlights the need to recognize & care for the health & wellness of EMS professionals & patients, & share ideas on strengthening resilience. This is an opportunity to take care of ourselves through self-care & care for our fellow EMS clinicians & patients.
DCEMS does this through resources to our providers. For physical health, we utilize an exercise physiologist & a registered dietitian. Both work with us to help our bodies be in top condition.
For the emotional health & resilience we have more resources. For our clinicians, we have a peer support team - fellow clinicians, specially trained in helping peers work through difficult situations. This team is available anytime to aid our clinicians. We also have licensed, 3rd-party therapy services available to our providers where they can be seen for free within 48 hours of their request. We also have an EAP for all employee in the county through our county health insurance.
For patients & families we can do referrals to outside agencies like Sourcepoint & Delaware County Veterans Services. These agencies can aid in a multitude of ways - our referrals help open that door much sooner. Many of our clinicians are trained in CIT - an important way to emotionally support patients & families during a crisis.
And last but not least is our chaplain. Chaplain Al Myers is a local pastor, former firefighter, EMT & county sheriff. He is available to our crews, patients or families & it`s great to have someone who can provide an ear with experience that matches.
Training is happening at our sim lab. It’s great to do this training and it’s especially nice when we can bring along friends like our partners at BSTG Fire District.
Stay tuned for more details.
Lt. Johannes Dickhof celebrates his 25years(now 26) with Delaware County!
Congratulations and thank you for your service to the County!
Calling all Delaware County EMS Retirees: You are cordially invited to join us for the first-ever DCEMS Retiree`s breakfast. IAEP Local R7-11 will be graciously providing breakfast served by the current members of the department and members of the Delco EMS Citizens Academy Alumni. Bring any pictures and stories you may want to share for this exciting "4-Unit" reunion.
Retirees can register at the link in our bio.
