AMH Ambulance

02/18/2026

Dennis C. Schwager became an EMT-A in Nebraska on March 1st, 1984. His License will Expire on March 31st, 2026. 42 Years 1 Month of Dedicated Service to to the Citizens of Brunswick, Neligh & Oakdale. Thank You "Doctor Denny"! 🚑

02/17/2026

Every Department Needs Help!

When you call for an an ambulance in Nebraska, who comes?

Tonight, somewhere in Nebraska, a pager will sound in the dark. It might be on a kitchen counter beside a half-finished cup of tea, on a nightstand next to a sleeping spouse, clipped to the belt of someone who just got home from a long day at work, or tucked into the pocket of someone trying to rest before tomorrow begins.

And when it goes off, someone will stand up.

They will leave the warmth of their home.
They will leave their family.
They will leave their bed, their supper, their evening, their plans.
They will step into the cold or the heat or the wind, and they will drive toward someone else’s worst moment.

They will go, not because they are paid, or because it’s easy. They will go because someone needs help.

In our small towns, the ambulance doesn’t come from a distant city. It comes from down the street.

Volunteers are farmers, teachers, mechanics, nurse’s aides, and the neighbors you waved to yesterday.

And there are fewer of them now.

The same few people answering again and again.
The same volunteers missing sleep, missing meals, missing time with the people they love — because someone else needed them more in that moment.

They keep showing up, but they are getting tired, and many of them are aging.

And they cannot do it alone forever.

One day, the call might be for your house - for your child or parent.

It might be for the person you love most in this world.

When that day comes, you won’t ask how much money a volunteer makes. You won’t ask how tired they are. You won’t ask how many years they’ve been doing it.

You’ll just pray that someone answers.

Rural Nebraska has always taken care of its own. That’s who we are. We show up. We help.
We carry each other when things are hard.

But that only works if people are still willing to step forward.

You don’t have to know everything today.
You don’t have to be perfect.
You don’t have to be fearless.

You just have to be willing.

Because someday, the life on the other end of that call might belong to someone you love.

And someday, the person they’re waiting for
might be you.

Please consider reaching out to your local EMT district to see how you can help!

02/16/2026

02/16/2026

Tomorrow!

A dangerous combination of dry conditions and strong winds will occur Tuesday afternoon and evening resulting in extreme fire danger. Any fires that start will grow rapidly and be difficult to control. Use caution to avoid starting any fires.

02/16/2026

Please be careful tomorrow!

A combination of record warm temperatures, strong southerly winds, and low humidity will lead to extreme fire conditions on Tuesday. A Fire Weather Watch has been issued for 12PM through 8PM Tuesday.

02/11/2026

Siren Behind You? Pull Right.

​If an emergency vehicle is approaching from behind, safely pull to the right shoulder and come to a complete stop.

​Don't panic: Check your mirrors, signal, and move over smoothly.
​Don't stop in an intersection: If you’re at a light, pull through if it’s safe, then move to the right.

​2. Don’t "Race" the Light
​If you see an emergency vehicle approaching a red light you’re waiting at, stay put. Don't try to "beat them" or pull out in front of them to make your turn. They are trained to navigate through the red light safely—give them the space to do it.

​3. Move Over or Slow Down
​If you see an emergency vehicle stopped on the side of the road with lights on:
​Move over to the left lane if possible.
​If you can't move over, slow down significantly as you pass.

​4. Stay Alert
​Put the phone down and keep the music at a level where you can hear sirens. Many people don't notice emergency vehicles until they are right on their bumper because of distractions.
​The Bottom Line: That ambulance, fire truck, or patrol car is headed to someone’s worst day. Let’s make sure they get there safely.

02/08/2026

One more shout out! The Neligh Vol. Fire Dept. recognized Doug Haselhorst, 35 years; and Ray Branstiter. Thank you for your dedication and leadership, gentlemen! We appreciate you!

02/08/2026