Bi-County Ambulance

01/08/2025

Ready to unlock a fulfilling career as an EMT? Now's the perfect time to take the leap! Join the Dyersville class this fall, running from September to January, and discover a path that ignites your passion for helping others.

30/07/2025

Congratulations, Tim!

Dr. Tim Kronlage won the State of Iowa Department of the American Legion Firefighter of the Year at the American Legion Department of Iowa Convention in Des Moines on July

15/07/2025

Sharing from the Dubuque County Public Health Department:

The Dubuque County Public Health Department is sharing the press release below from the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) regarding a confirmed case of measles in Eastern Iowa. One of the potential exposure locations identified is in Dubuque County:

Casey’s, 2699 Rockdale Rd., Dubuque, IA
Date/Time: Sunday, July 6th, 2025, from 5:30pm to 7:30pm

We are working closely with our partners at the Visiting Nurse Association (VNA), the City of Dubuque Health Services, and the Dubuque County Emergency Management Agency to ensure timely communication, public awareness, and coordinated response efforts.

We encourage all residents, particularly those who may have been at the identified location during the exposure timeframe and are unvaccinated or unsure of their immune status, to complete the Iowa HHS exposure questionnaire linked in the release.

Please help us share this information widely to protect the health of our community. For more information, or to speak with a public health official, please contact The Dubuque County Public Health Department at 563-557-7396 or the Dubuque VNA at 563-556-6200.

CADE routinely monitors over 45 diseases as well as unusual occurrences of disease (outbreaks).

04/07/2025

🇺🇸 Celebrating the Red, White, and Blue! 🇺🇸

This Independence Day, Bi-County Ambulance joins our community in honoring the freedoms we cherish, the flag we salute, and the spirit that unites us all.

We’re proud to live and serve in a country built on courage, compassion, and community — values we carry with us every day.

Wishing you and your family a safe and joyful 4th of July! 🎆

27/06/2025

Join our team! Free training provided.
For more information, call 563-875-8628 or email ems@bicountyamb.com

20/06/2025

☀️🔥 As Mother Nature cranks up the heat this weekend…

Your team at Bi-County Ambulance wants to make sure you and your family stay safe! Whether you’re playing ball, mowing the lawn, or just enjoying some sunshine, heat-related emergencies can happen faster than you think.

🚨 Know the signs — and when to call for help:
🥵 Heat Exhaustion:
• Heavy sweating
• Weakness or dizziness
• Nausea or vomiting
• Cool, pale, clammy skin

🚑 Heat Stroke (This is a medical emergency—call 911):
• High body temp (103°F or higher)
• Hot, red, dry or damp skin
• Confusion
• Fainting or unconsciousness

✅ Tips to stay cool:
• Hydrate often
• Take breaks in the shade or A/C
• Wear light clothing
• Never leave kids or pets in the car

Remember, prevention is the best medicine. Stay cool, stay safe, and enjoy your weekend!

30/05/2025

We were honored to join the Dyersville Fire Department in sending off one of our own, Brandon Farrell, as he leaves for a 13-month deployment with the Iowa National Guard. Thank you for your service. We’ll hold down the fort until you get back.

24/05/2025

Today, we celebrate the brave hearts of EMS heroes who've made the ultimate sacrifice. May their legacy of courage and compassion continue to inspire us all!

24/05/2025

Thank you to the 20 volunteer drivers, EMTs, and Paramedics of Bi-County Ambulance! Your unwavering dedication, compassion, and selfless service ensures high-quality pre-hospital care is available to our community.

23/05/2025

Are you ready to be a hero in a crisis? From CPR to tourniquet use, our ambulance squad is trained to save the day! But, let's be real, what about you? Could you keep someone alive until the pros arrive? 🤔 Comment below if you wanna level up your emergency skills!

22/05/2025

Today, we celebrate the everyday heroes who bring hope and healing to our most vulnerable citizens - our children! On EMS for Children Day, we honor our dedicated volunteer EMTs and Paramedics who transform crisis into comfort, and fear into confidence. Let's shine a light on these champions of compassion! 💕

21/05/2025

Ever wondered why ambulance crews rock those bright yellow vests like they're trying out for a construction worker fashion show? 😂 It's actually a safety thing! So, on this EMS Safety Day, do us a solid and slow down or move over for stopped emergency vehicles and their fluorescent-clad personnel. 🚨