Life Lion

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from the entire Penn State Health Life Lion family!

Today, we are grateful for the privilege of serving our communities as your trusted team. Every call, every response, and every life we touch is a reminder of why we do this work with pride and purpose. We’re deeply thankful for the trust you place in us, and for the incredible partners who stand beside us in keeping our communities safe.

As you gather with loved ones, enjoy good food, and celebrate the day, our crews will be ready throughout Central PA, so you can focus on what matters most! Wishing every family in the communities we serve a safe, joyful, and truly Happy Thanksgiving!

11/24/2025

Penn State Health Life Lion Critical Care Transport is actively recruiting an experienced Full-Time Flight Nurse to join our elite team!
If you thrive in high-acuity environments, hold 3–5 years of recent ICU, or flight experience, and maintain current CFRN/CTRN (or are eligible), we invite you to bring your expertise to the skies.
We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a balanced schedule that values both mission and life outside the cockpit.
Join a nationally recognized program committed to clinical excellence and the highest level of patient care.
Apply today: https://www.pennstatehealth.org/careers

11/22/2025

Penn State Health Life Lion stands in support of the Vandy LifeFlight team, the Williams family and their colleagues at LifeFlight. As we honor the legacy of Allan Williams, we keep the crew and the entire team in our thoughts and prayers. Stronger Together!

11/17/2025

Penn State Health Life Lion is proud to share that our program will undergo its CAMTS site inspection December 9th through 10th. This is a key step in our nearly 40 years commitment to excellence in HEMS and Critical Care transport medicine.
The purpose of the site visit will be to evaluate the program’s compliance with nationally established medical transport standards, with results determining whether and under what conditions accreditation should be awarded. CAMTS accreditation standards address patient care and safety in the transport environment, and anyone with pertinent information may request a public information interview by submitting a written request to ADMIN@CAMTS.ORG no later than 10 business days before the visit, indicating the nature of the information to be provided.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out!

11/04/2025

Life Lion EMS proudly announces the retirement of one of our longtime members, Steve Kleinfelter.

After many years of dedicated service to the citizens of Dauphin County, Steve is hanging up his uniform and beginning a well-earned retirement.

Throughout his EMS career, Steve has provided compassionate care to countless patients and has set a lasting example of commitment, professionalism, and community service for others to follow.

Today, we don’t say goodbye—we say thank you, Steve, for everything you’ve done for your patients, your colleagues, and your community.

10/28/2025

Recently, one of our paramedics was recognized by the Upper Allen Women’s Club. The goal of their 2024-2026 President’s Project is to honor Female First Responders. Congratulations Kara!! We applaud your dedication to your patients, the communities that you serve, and Emergency Medical Services!

10/22/2025

Congratulations to Flight Nurse Colin Brisbois on earning his wings this morning after powering through 8 months in Life Lion's intense orientation program! From diving deep into hands-on learning in the PICU and NICU to mastering true critical care on our aircraft and critical care ground trucks, you've proven you're ready! Proud to have you on the team! 🚁👏 Penn State Health

09/17/2025

09/02/2025

🏈🦁 College football is back in Happy Valley and so is the entire Life Lion team! As the Penn State Nittany Lions kick off a new season, Penn State Health Physicians, Life Lion Critical Care, and Life Lion EMS proudly stand ready to support our community and fans.

From Beaver Stadium to beyond, our physicians, critical care teams, and EMS crews work side-by-side to ensure safety, readiness, and expert care—on the ground and in the air. Just like the Nittany Lions fight for every yard, we’re here 24/7 fighting for every patient, every call, every time.

💙🤍 Here’s to a safe, exciting, and victorious season. We Are… Penn State!
State State Health

08/28/2025

🚑 Monday night, every Life Lion Lancaster crew was out on multiple complex calls. Amid the requests for service, throughout the shift, crews crossed paths at the hospital—taking quick moments to debrief, reconnect, and decompress.

These small moments of connection and camaraderie are what keep us grounded and moving forward... TOGETHER!! 💙

08/26/2025

🚑 Big thanks to the Palmyra Girls Volleyball team for helping us shine at Saturday’s car wash! 🏐💙 Always proud to support our community.

08/21/2025

In June, Life Lion EMS responded to a reported cardiac arrest. Thanks to the quick actions of bystanders and our dedicated Life Lion team, the patient was successfully resuscitated and safely transported to Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. To honor their exceptional efforts, members of D Platoon were proudly awarded Clinical Save Awards. 💙🚑❤️

Congratulations to all and keep up the exceptional work!