04/09/2026
🚑 Southeast Shelby Rescue – Q1 2026 Operations Report
Serving Shelby County since 1982
We’re proud to share our Quarter 1 activity and accomplishments with the community we serve.
📊 Q1 Call Volume
1,365 total responses
794 patient transports
➡️ 58% of all calls resulted in transport
We transported patients to multiple hospitals across the region, including Shelby Baptist, Grandview, UAB Downtown, Children’s, St. Vincent’s, and others.
🚨 Top Emergency Call Types
Our most common calls this quarter included:
• General Illness – 217
• Breathing Problems – 126
• Chest Pain – 136
• Falls – 90
• Motor Vehicle Accidents – 106
• Altered Mental Status – 75
• Unresponsive Patients – 72
• Heart Problems – 61
• Seizures – 49
These numbers reflect the wide range of emergencies our crews respond to every day.
📍 Busiest Response Areas
• Columbiana – 304 calls
• Montevallo – 272 calls
• Vincent – 102 calls
• Shelby – 110 calls
• Fourmile – 53 calls
🏆 Q1 Accomplishments
• Trained 23 community members in CPR
• Secured a $6,000 grant
• Launched a new blended learning program for continuing education
• Began implementing new medical record software to improve reporting and data accuracy
🎯 2026 Goals Already Underway
• Expanding community CPR and outreach
• Working with Shelby County 911 to optimize response areas
• Placing a remounted ambulance into service in Q2
• Beginning planning for a Battalion truck replacement
🚒 Current Funding Needs
To continue providing high quality emergency care, we are seeking support for:
1. Extrication Equipment – $80,000
2. Mechanical CPR Devices (LUCAS) – $63,000
These tools directly impact patient outcomes and responder safety.
❤️ Thank You, Shelby County
For 43 years, Southeast Shelby Rescue has proudly provided 24/7 Paramedic level care, with response times typically under 15 minutes.
Your support helps us continue saving lives every day.
