Air Evac Lifeteam 172 - Jefferson County, Illinois

05/21/2026

Thank you Kell Fire department for reaching out to do an LZ class! If any local fire or EMS departments want LZ classes or continuing education please contact Chad Morris at 618-892-1500.

05/20/2026

Congrats to our winners!

🚨EMS Week basket winners🚨

Thank you to everyone who participated! The winners of the basket giveaway are Alexis Henry and Brandon Davis

Happy EMS week!

Air Evac Lifeteam 172 - Jefferson County, Illinois

05/20/2026

Happy EMS week! We would like to introduce you to our paramedics here at AEL 11/172 base! Meet BJ! ✨

When did you join the team?
October 2014

When did you become a paramedic?
August 2012 (EMT 2001)

What experience do you have prior to AEL?
City, rural, and remote EMS. And level 2 trauma center ER.

Favorite drink while on shift?
Coke or Pepsi. Anything other than water

Hobbies outside work?
PC gaming

Thank you BJ for all that you do!

05/19/2026

Happy EMS week! Meet flight paramedic AJ!

When did you join the team? Joined February 2024

When did you become a paramedic? 2014 but EMS since 2010

What experience do you have prior to AEL? Various ground service’s in Southern IL. Also EMS in New Orleans and Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Favorite drink while on shift? Anything with Caffeine

Hobbies outside work? Concerts, Blues or Cardinals games, or spending time with family or being outdoors.

Thanks AJ for all that you do!

05/18/2026

Happy EMS week! We would like to introduce you to our paramedics here at AEL 11/172 base! Meet Derrick! ✨

When did you join the team?
October 2022

When did you become a paramedic?
November 2011

What experience do you have prior to AEL?
Worked EMS since 2010, Worked as a tech in the ER at Good Sam

Favorite drink while on shift?
Diet Coke

Hobbies outside work?
Camping, Working out, Traveling, anything outdoors

Thank you Derick for all that you do!

05/17/2026

Flight nurse/paramedic Mike with his plaque for his 1000 flights! Congrats Mike!

05/14/2026

Join us to celebrate EMS week. This will be held at the 11/172 base. There will be food and drinks provided. We’ll also have Air Evac swag to hand out. We look forward to seeing everyone!

05/12/2026

🚑💙 Nurse & EMS Week Giveaway! 💙🚑

To celebrate the incredible work of our nurses and EMS professionals, we’re doing a special giveaway!

To enter:
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One lucky winner will be selected — thank you for everything you do for our communities! Winner will be selected on May 20! 🎉

05/11/2026

Happy nurses week! We hope you enjoyed your baskets :-)

05/10/2026

Happy nurses week! We would like to introduce you to our nurses here at AEL 11/172 base! Meet Bridget! ✨

How long have you been with the company?
2016

When did you become an RN?
2012

What nursing experience do you have prior to joining AEL?
Prehospital and ER

What is your favorite drink while on shift?
Water

What hobbies do you enjoy in your spare time?
Spending time with my family, scuba diving and vacation.

Thank you Bridget for all that you do!

05/10/2026

Happy nurses week! We would like to introduce you to our nurses here at AEL 11/172 base! Meet Kelly! ✨

When did you join the team?
January 2021

When did you become an RN?
May 2015

What experience do you have prior to AEL?
5 years of ICU and travel nursing!

Favorite drink while on shift?
Ski or Dr. Pepper

Hobbies outside work?
Spending time with my family and pets or enjoying one of my many hobbies!

Thank you Kelly for all that you do!