Spirit EMS

Private ambulance company providing emergency and non emergency transports in the Eastern Indiana and Western Ohio. Our family taking care of your family.

02/16/2026

🚑 19 Years of Spirit EMS 🚑

Today marks an important milestone — 19 years of Spirit EMS serving our communities.

As our Persident and CEO, Brian K. Hathaway, shared with our team:

“Today is an important milestone I don’t want to overlook—today marks 19 years of Spirit EMS. It’s incredible how quickly the time has flown. This anniversary is a true testament to the dedication, resilience, and heart of an amazing team. Thank you all for the unwavering support, commitment, and pride you bring every single day.

As we head toward our 20-year celebration next year, let’s make year 19 truly unforgettable by setting new standards, reaching new heights, and writing the next chapter of our story with purpose and passion.

Steve Jobs said it best when he shared, ‘Great things are never done by one person; they’re done by a team of people.’

Thank you for being outstanding leaders on this incredible team. Aaron and I are truly grateful and blessed to work alongside you and to celebrate this meaningful milestone together.”

Nineteen years ago, Spirit EMS was built on a simple but powerful promise:
“Our Family Taking Care of Your Family.”

That promise lives on today through our crews, dispatchers, billing specialists, supervisors, and leadership — but it also extends to the incredible facility partners, hospitals, nursing homes, and community organizations who trust us every day. Your partnership allows us to provide seamless, compassionate care across every mile we serve.

To our patients and families — thank you for allowing us to be part of your journey. Whether in moments of crisis or during routine transports, it is an honor to serve you.

Year 19 starts now. Let’s build it together.

02/04/2026

Congratulations to Alberto Benitez on becoming Spirit EMS’s newest Paramedic!

Alberto started his EMS career right here at Spirit through our EMT program and went on to complete his paramedic education here as well. His persistence, dedication, and hard work truly paid off, and we couldn’t be more proud to have him on our team.

Help us congratulate Alberto—leave a like and drop your favorite Alberto story in the comments! 🚑👏

01/25/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Jeannie Lewis and Tyler Pratt! 🎉

Please join us in congratulating Jeannie Lewis on passing her National Registry Advanced EMT exam and becoming Spirit EMS’s newest AEMT, and Tyler Pratt on passing his Paramedic Registry exam.

Both of these now ALS providers started their journey right here in one of Spirit EMS’s EMT classes. It has been awesome to watch both of you grow your skills and see the dedication and hard work you’ve put into earning these certifications.

We are incredibly proud of you both and look forward to having two more ALS providers serving our communities.

Great job — well earned! 🚑💪

01/24/2026

Today, Spirit EMS was honored to be part of the funeral and celebration of life for Chris Bemis. What a truly beautiful service and an absolute honor to stand in support of his family.

Hearing stories of Chris’s time as a firefighter, his deep love for his children and grandchildren, and his unwavering faith in Jesus filled the room with both tears and laughter. It was a powerful reminder of a life well lived and a man who left a lasting impact on everyone he met.

Today, his memory was honored with love, stories, and the joy of knowing he is now home.
Rest easy, brother — we’ve got it from here. ❤️🚑

01/19/2026

Today, Spirit EMS had the honor of bringing Chris Bemis home.

Chris was transported from Dayton to Spirit EMS Headquarters in Greenville, where we began a procession in his honor. From there, Chris was escorted home surrounded by those who serve, protect, and care for our communities every day.

The procession included Chris’s family, the Greenville Police Department, Darke County Sheriff’s Office, Spirit EMS, Union City Fire Department, Portland Fire Department, Jay County EMS, Portland Police Department, and the Jay County Sheriff’s Office. Their presence was a powerful reminder of the brotherhood and sisterhood that exists across public safety, regardless of agency or uniform.

We are deeply grateful to every department and individual who stood alongside Chris and his family today, showing respect, solidarity, and support during an incredibly difficult time.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 22, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home in Portland.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 23, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Family Worship Center, 200 E. Elder St., Portland, Indiana 47371. Jason Bemis and Simon Young will officiate the service. Burial will follow at Lisbon Cemetery, north of Union City, Indiana.

Chris will always be remembered for his dedication, his service, and the impact he made on those around him. Our thoughts and prayers remain with his family, friends, and all who are grieving his loss.

01/16/2026

It is with profound sadness that we confirm the passing of Spirit EMS driver Chris Bemis.

Chris was tragically killed this morning after being struck head-on while operating a Spirit EMS bus. Despite extensive lifesaving efforts, Chris succumbed to his injuries after being flown from the scene to Miami Valley Hospital.

The two passengers Chris was transporting at the time of the crash were taken to the hospital and are reported to be in stable condition.

Chris was a valued member of the Spirit EMS family, and his loss is deeply felt by his coworkers, leadership, and the communities we serve. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, and all those impacted by this heartbreaking tragedy.

Our hearts also go out to the other individuals who lost their lives in this incident and to their families as they grieve.

We are grateful to the first responders and medical teams who provided care and support at the scene and throughout this incident. We ask for privacy and grace for all families and responders affected during this difficult time.

01/13/2026

Unit 498 and its crew caught this beautiful moment today while passing through Troy. Just one of the many scenic views found across the communities we proudly serve every day.

Whether it’s a quiet country road, a historic bridge, or a busy city street, Spirit EMS is always nearby—ready when you need us.

Our Family Taking Care of Your Family. 🚑

01/10/2026

🚑 Big news for Ohio EMS — and for the patients we serve

Did you know Spirit EMS President & CEO Brian K. Hathaway also serves on the Ohio EMS Board? Recently, he helped share important updates to Ohio’s EMS Scope of Practice that officially took effect December 17, 2025 — expanding what EMS providers across the state can do for patients when it matters most.

Here’s what that means:

🔹 Expanded Patient Care
• AEMTs can now give ondansetron (Zofran) by more than just the oral route
• The age limit has been lowered — AEMTs can now give it to patients 4 years and older, helping treat nausea and vomiting sooner

🔹 New Paramedic Capabilities
• Intradermal medication administration is now approved
• Urinary catheter initiation and maintenance has been added

🔹 New EMT Medication Option
• EMTs can now administer oral ondansetron to patients 12 years and older

These updates align Ohio with the National EMS Scope of Practice Model and allow EMS professionals to provide faster, more advanced care in the field — which means better outcomes for our patients.

What this means for Spirit EMS:
Our teams are already working through updated training, protocol reviews, and reorganizing our medication bags so these new capabilities are safely and efficiently available on our ambulances as quickly as possible.

At Spirit EMS, we’re proud to be led by people who don’t just run ambulances — they help shape the future of emergency medical care in Ohio. 💙

Our family, taking care of your family.

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5484 Ohio Route 49 S
Greenville, OH
45331

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+19375482800

Website

http://www.spiritmedicaltransport.com/

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