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Dodge Center Ambulance strives to provide high quality, reliable, and sustainable service to our communities.
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The Dodge Center Ambulance Service began operations in August of 1974. With a dedicated staff of full-time, part-time, and paid-on-call, the service continues to thrive today. Our mission to provide a vital public safety service has not changed, though our technology and equipment have. Staffing & Equipment
The Dodge Center Ambulance Service operates two Advanced Life Support (ALS) capable ambulances and 1 Quick Response Vehicle (QRV). All emergency vehicles are equipped with LIFEPAK 15’s, Lucas Devices, Video Laryngoscopes, Stryker Power-Load Cots, and much more! We are a part-time ALS, all 911 emergency ambulance service. We have a staff of EMR’s, EMT’s, Paramedics, and RN’s. The service is maintained by an Ambulance Director, an Assistant Director/Training Coordinator, 3 Full time EMT's/Paramedics, 1 part-time Paramedic, and numerous paid-on-call staff. Service Area
Our Primary Service Area (PSA) covers over 14,000 residents in Dodge County including the cities of Dodge Center, Kasson, Mantorville, and Claremont. In 2021, we responded to over 1,100 emergency calls for service. We provide ALS mutual aid with other nearby ambulance services. When responding to emergencies, we work closely with the Dodge Center Fire Department, Kasson Fire Department, Mantorville Fire Department, and the Claremont Fire Department, as they serve as first responders to medical and traumatic emergencies. In addition, we have an outstanding working relationship with the Dodge County Sheriff’s office, their deputies and dispatchers. In the City of Kasson, we enjoy a great working relationship with the Kasson Police Department and their officers as well.

04/05/2026

Happy Easter to all those who celebrate! We at Dodge Center Ambulance hope you have an amazing day.🥕🐇

Special thanks to our wonderful crew members who are staffing the truck today: Crystal H., Paige O., Lucas M., and Kellen B.

04/04/2026

🚨 Move Over. Slow Down. Save Lives. 🚨

In Minnesota, moving over is a simple yet powerful way to show respect for those who serve and protect our communities.

When you see flashing lights, you are approaching someone’s office. Those lights mean someone’s life may be at risk, and responders are working hard to help. Just like anyone else, law enforcement, paramedics, firefighters, and tow operators deserve a safe place to do their jobs.

🚑 Lives Behind the Sirens

The Ted Foss Move Over Law is named in honor of State Patrol Corporal Ted Foss, who was tragically killed in 2000 after being struck by a passing vehicle during a traffic stop.

Here’s what you need to remember:

➡️ Move Over:
On roads with two or more lanes in the same direction, move over one full lane for emergency vehicles, law enforcement, tow trucks, road crews, and construction workers.

➡️ Slow Down:
If you can’t safely move over, slow down and pass with caution.

➡️ Disabled Vehicles:
This law also protects drivers stopped on the roadside with hazard lights on.

👀 Stay Focused. Stay Safe.

It’s natural to be curious when you see activity on the roadside, but staying focused is one of the best ways you can help.

✔️ Keep your eyes on the road
✔️ Avoid “rubbernecking”
✔️ Maintain control of your vehicle

Even a moment of distraction can lead to a secondary crash.

Every time you move over or slow down, you are protecting someone’s parent, partner, friend, or coworker.

Let’s do our part to keep Minnesota’s responders safe.💛

Together, we can help ensure everyone makes it home and move Minnesota toward zero deaths.

04/01/2026

We’re upgrading our fleet…

Starting today, we’re proud to introduce our newest rapid response unit: bicycles 🚴‍♂️ to improve response times in tight spaces.

Our crews have been training hard and are ready to roll out (literally) to better serve our community.

🚨 April Fools! 🚨

Don’t worry, we’ll be sticking with our ambulances. But we appreciate everyone who was ready to see us pedaling to emergencies 😂

Stay safe out there and happy April Fools Day!

03/30/2026

We are so grateful for all the physicians we work with. We especially want to recognize Dr. Klassen and Dr. Ibu who provide our team with Medical Direction to help us provide high quality care to our community.

Happy National Physicians' Day! Thank you for all that you do. Your dedication is appreciated!

03/27/2026

Yesterday, our director John Fox attended a conference at the Minnesota State Capitol alongside other ambulance leaders, meeting with legislators to discuss the ongoing challenges facing EMS. Workforce, funding, and sustainability continue to significantly impact rural ambulance services.

“The legislature has provided measurable support over the past few years, but there is still much work to be done,” said John Fox, Director of Dodge Center Ambulance Service.

Fox also shared, “The ongoing engagement and support of both Senator Carla Nelson and Representative Duane Quam are sincerely appreciated.” 🚑

We’re proud to have leadership that continues to advocate for the future of rural EMS and the communities we serve.

03/15/2026

Our team stands ready today as we do everyday. Please help us and our responder partners stay safe.

NO TRAVEL - PLEASE STAY HOME

With reports of 8-14 inches of snow (so far) with high winds, many (if not most) of our roadways in Dodge County are impassible. We have multiple vehicles all over the county stuck in the middle of the roadway, stuck in the ditch, etc. We've had squads (4x4 Tahoes) stuck in the snow. Night shift deputies who weren't able to get home early this morning. We even had a snow plow stuck earlier. Shelters are being opened up at our Fire Departments for many of the stranded.

PLEASE STAY HOME. If you decide to drive and you get stuck and/or need help you may be there for hours before we can get to you. You are not only risking your safety, but the safety of our first responders and tow truck drivers.

THANK YOU.

Your Sheriff,

Scott

03/03/2026

So proud to be a part of a team like this! 💙

When a 911 call is made in Kasson, it’s never just one agency responding , it’s a team. Police, Fire, and Ambulance work side by side to ensure our community receives fast, coordinated, and professional care when it matters most.

From medical emergencies and crashes to fires and critical incidents, this partnership allows us to combine our training, resources, and commitment to serve you better. Thank you Kasson Police Department and Dodge Center Ambulance for being such strong partners.

Different uniforms. Different roles. One community.
Proud to stand together for Kasson.

03/01/2026

Our ambulance service responded to 87 calls in February. While that’s a bit lower than our average month, our commitment to this community never changes. Whether it’s 1 call or 100, we are here, day and night.

Thank you to our dedicated crew members who continue to show up for our community every single shift. And thank YOU for your ongoing support!

Here’s to staying safe and healthy as we head into March! 🌷

02/17/2026

Today we recognize the calm voices behind the call, the steady hands behind the scenes, and the professionals who are often the FIRST first responders.

Since the very first 911 call on February 16, 1968, this system has saved countless lives, and it continues to do so every day because of dedicated dispatchers who answer the call when it matters most.

To our Dodge County 911 Dispatchers: Thank you for your professionalism, compassion, quick thinking, and unwavering commitment to keeping our community safe. Your work may not always be seen, but it is always felt.

02/10/2026

January Statistics ❄️☃️

01/09/2026

Happy National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. 💙

We want to give a special shoutout to the Dodge County Sheriff MN, Kasson Police Department, Dodge County Sheriff's Posse, Minnesota State Patrol, West Concord Police Department, and all law enforcement agencies who assist us in helping out our community. 💙

We couldn’t do our job without you guys always watching our backs. We appreciate you each and every day. 💙

Address

130 E Highway St
Dodge Center, MN
55927

Telephone

+15073742600

Website

https://www.ci.dodgecenter.mn.us/165/Ambulance-Department

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The Dodge Center Ambulance Service operates two Advanced Life Support (ALS) capable ambulances and 1 Quick Response Vehicle (QRV). We are a part-time ALS, all 911 emergency ambulance service. We have a volunteer staff of 30 EMTs, Paramedics and RN/EMTs. The service is maintained by an Ambulance Director, 3 Full time EMT's, 3 Part time Paramedics, and numerous volunteers! Our Primary Service Area (PSA) covers over 14,000 residents in the cities of Dodge Center, Kasson, Mantorville and Claremont. We also have mutual aid agreements with the ambulance services in Hayfield and West Concord. When responding to emergencies we work closely with the Dodge Center Fire Department, Mantorville Fire Department and the Claremont Fire Department, as they serve as first responders to medical and traumatic emergencies. In addition we also have an outstanding working relationship with the Dodge County Sheriff’s office, their deputies and dispatchers. In the City of Kasson, we enjoy a great working relationship with the Kasson Police Department and their officers as well. We here at the Dodge Center Ambulance Service would not be so successful and professional in the delivery of emergency pre-hospital care without the dedicated help of ambulance staff, or our public safety partners.