Jackson-Forest Emergency Medical Service

04/28/2025

04/27/2025

This week we had the opportunity to go to the Forest Christian Preschool. We talked to the littles about when there is an emergency what kind of equipment we will bring to come help those who are hurt or sick.

02/14/2025

BKP would like to welcome all area providers to our Spring Continuing Education Forum.

Don’t forget to RSVP and save your spot.

09/28/2024

The Jackson Township, Hardin County trustees are looking for someone to fill their appointment to the Jackson-Forest Ambulance District board.

The ambulance board consists of 3 board members ( 1 appointment from the village of Forest, 1 from the village of Patterson, and 1 from Jackson Township) and a clerk. Meetings are held once a month on a Wednesday evening. This individual will directly impact the growth, financial well-being, and ultimately the success of our ambulance service.

Interested candidates must be a resident of the township and should contact one of the trustees. Your trustees are Nate Deringer, Frank Sellars, and Dustin Evans.

07/18/2024

Please join us for National Night Out Block Party.

07/13/2024

We have amazing families that support us!!

04/05/2024

The Village of Forest, Safety Services are ramping up operations and preparation for the total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8th. With expectation of large increase in visitors the Forest Area and the possibility of "gridlock of our highways and roads the Jackson-Forest EMS, Forest Fire and Forest Police will have alternate means of transportation available for responding to calls for assistance and emergencies.
The EMS will have two ambulance stretcher carts for response into crowded or congested areas. Likewise, the fire dept. will have several utility vehicles equipped for firefighting, the Police Department will have the ability to respond by golf cart or ATV.
All departments will increase staffing with 24 coverage. Additionally, EMS has established a dedicated medical helicopter landing zone, first aid / field hospital which will be opened as needed, if staff is available. Should the transportation hub become gridlocked, patients may be airlifted to an appropriate area hospital or held at the field hospital until traffic lightens and they can safely be transported to medical care.
The Jackson Forest EMS is seeking volunteer nurses and health care providers in the Forest area that would be available to be called into the field hospital, should the need arise, to assist with patient monitoring and care.
If you are a qualified healthcare provider and willing to help please contact Chief Dean Hankins, by email at jacksonforestems@hotmail.com. Chief Hankins can also be reached at the Forest Fire and EMS Station at, 419-273-2520