Bluffton EMS

08/06/2025

Yesterdays National Night Out was a huge success! Large crowds, music, food and fireworks. Thanks to everyone who stopped by the squad to chat with us and learn more about our equipment. A HUGE shout out to Lieutenant Matt Oglesbee for once again coordinating an amazing event.

08/04/2025

We would like to extend sincere thanks to Campito Lindo for dropping off an amazing lunch to our department today!

07/30/2025

We are excited to be utilizing our new squad to respond to emergencies in the community. If you have questions or would like to take a look at our new rig we’ll be at the Farmers Market this Saturday!

07/18/2025

We were honored to serve last night’s spaghetti dinner at the Senior Center. Just over 50 residents were present for this meal! A special shoutout to our agency’s beloved Alice Basinger who coordinated this event and spent countless hours prepping.

07/02/2025

A few things to consider as we head into the upcoming Holiday.

06/28/2025

Our crew is at the Farmers Market this morning showing our new squad to community members. Come show your littles the inside of an ambulance, get your blood pressure checked or just say hello!

06/26/2025

Information regarding the I-75 accident this afternoon at the 142 exit.

06/20/2025

A long stretch of extremely warm weather starts tomorrow. Be prepared! Take care of your pets. Check on your neighbors. Stay hydrated.

ALERT - An Extreme Heat Watch has been issued by the National Weather Service for all 88 counties in Ohio from Sunday afternoon through Tuesday evening. Consecutive days of unrelenting heat are expected with highs in the 90s and dangerous heat index levels upwards of 104-106. Overnight low temperatures will only fall into the 70s for most which won't bring much relief.

This can be a very dangerous situation if precautions aren't taken. Do not leave pets outside, drink plenty of water, spend as much time indoors and/or in shade as possible, watch for signs of heat stroke or exhaustion in yourself and those around you.

Most counties, if not all, could be upgraded to a Extreme Heat Warning as we get closer to Sunday. Download our UPDATED Ohio News & Weather app for more!

- 4:12am 6/20/25

06/13/2025

Chief Babcock was invited to give a presentation at today’s Bluffton Chamber breakfast. Our agency is extremely proud to share updates on staffing, improvements to the station and numerous community engagement programs that are in the works.
Did you know . . .
1. Our department is now staffed around the clock with two EMS providers
2. There are two on call providers in the community at all times to assist with additional calls and transports
3. Our response time (how quickly the ambulance leaves the station) is averaging 59 seconds or less.
4. Information will be forthcoming in regards to community events, such as CPR classes and blood pressure checks at local retirement facilities.
5. We’d love to hear feedback and suggestions from community members. Let us know how we can best be of help to you!

06/08/2025

Congratulations to the Bluffton Track team on an amazing season!

And that’s a wrap on the 2024–25 school year! A huge thank you to all who make Pirate athletics possible—our incredible athletes and coaches, dedicated principals and superintendent, supportive school board, committed parents, and the essential behind-the-scenes heroes: bus drivers, custodians, maintenance crews, lawn care teams, cooks, and secretaries. We are also deeply grateful to our fire, police, and EMT personnel, our amazing athletic boosters, mother’s clubs, and the hundreds of volunteers who give their time and energy to support our programs. Proud to be Pirates.

05/02/2025

As of May 1st our department is staffed around the clock and prepared to meet the needs of our community!

Bluffton EMS station staffing goes 24/7 on May 1.
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04/24/2025

Bluffton Fire and EMS responded to a barn fire today. While the barn is considered a loss, Bluffton Fire Department (assisted by Beaverdam and Pandora Fire) were able to extinguish the flames before they caused serious damage to neighboring homes.

A barn is considered a total loss after a fire in Allen County on Thursday.