Pope County EMS

Pope County EMS Advanced and Basic Life Support Ambulance Service for residents and visitors of Pope County.

Today, we proudly recognize the incredible individuals who work behind the scenes each and every day to keep our agency ...
05/21/2026

Today, we proudly recognize the incredible individuals who work behind the scenes each and every day to keep our agency moving forward.

Billing,
Sharla Craig
Rebecca Hoppert

Collections,
Sandy Heard

Office Manager,
Terisa Patterson

work tirelessly in the office managing billing, coordinating daily operations, supporting our crews, and ensuring everything runs smoothly. Their dedication, hard work, and commitment are truly the backbone of our agency. Because of them, the lights stay on, our teams stay supported, and we are able to continue serving our community with excellence.

We also want to recognize our outstanding administrative staff:

Director,
Dale Saffold

Assistant Director of Operations,
Jesus Mendez

Assistant Director of Education/Compliance,
JD Sykes

Public Information Officer,
Trey Wiley

Through leadership, planning, training, guidance, and community outreach, they help strengthen our agency every single day while supporting the personnel who answer the call when our community needs us most.

To each of these individuals, thank you.

Your dedication often happens behind the scenes, but your impact is seen and felt every day. Our agency would not be what it is without you.

Today, our crew proudly participated in the annual Parade of Lights in Little Rock honoring National EMS Week.This yearl...
05/21/2026

Today, our crew proudly participated in the annual Parade of Lights in Little Rock honoring National EMS Week.

This yearly tradition brings EMS agencies and first responders together to celebrate the dedication, compassion, and service of EMS professionals across our state. We are honored to take part and represent the crews who answer the call every day.

Today we recognize someone whose work may not always be seen, but whose impact is felt every time our crews answer the c...
05/20/2026

Today we recognize someone whose work may not always be seen, but whose impact is felt every time our crews answer the call,
Ron Hearne.

Behind every response is a dependable ambulance, and behind that dependability is Ron. Day in and day out, he works tirelessly to make sure our trucks and equipment are safe, reliable, and ready when our community needs us most. Long before the tones drop and long after the calls are over, Ron is working quietly behind the scenes, making sure our crews can respond without hesitation.

What makes Ron especially unique is that he is also an EMT. He knows what it means to be on the other side of that radio, responding when seconds matter and lives are on the line. He understands that the work he does in the shop is about so much more than fixing a vehicle it is about protecting the crews who serve inside it and helping ensure patients receive the care they need without delay.

That kind of understanding, dedication, and servant’s heart cannot be taught. It is who Ron is.

His work may not always be in the spotlight, but it is woven into every call we answer and every life we touch. Because of Ron’s commitment, our crews can roll out with confidence, knowing the equipment beneath them is ready for whatever the day may bring.

Ron, thank you for the countless hours, the hard work, and the care you pour into this agency. You are an essential part of this family and this mission, and we are deeply grateful for all that you do for our crews and the community we serve.

Today we recognize our EMS Rescue Team.When a call comes in and the situation is anything but simple, these are the peop...
05/19/2026

Today we recognize our EMS Rescue Team.

When a call comes in and the situation is anything but simple, these are the people who answer.

Our EMS Rescue team is made up of highly trained, part time, on call professionals who drop what they’re doing and show up when someone needs help in the toughest situations. Whether it’s rough terrain, a serious vehicle accident, or a rescue where getting to the patient takes just as much skill as caring for them, they’re ready to go.

They work in some of the hardest conditions, often behind the scenes and without much recognition, doing the kind of work that takes trust, training, and a whole lot of heart. They stay calm when things are chaotic, work together without hesitation, and do whatever it takes to safely reach, treat, and bring patients to the care they need.

What makes this team special isn’t just the technical skill they bring to every call. It’s their willingness to answer, no matter the hour, no matter the conditions, and no matter how difficult the situation may be.

They do it because they care. They do it because someone out there is depending on them.

We’re proud of this team and grateful for the dedication, sacrifice, and heart they bring to serving our community.

Thank you for always answering the call when it matters most.

As we kick off EMS Week, we want to take a moment to recognize the incredible EMTs and Paramedics who answer the call ev...
05/18/2026

As we kick off EMS Week, we want to take a moment to recognize the incredible EMTs and Paramedics who answer the call every single day with compassion, skill, and selfless dedication to the people of our community.

While they often work side by side, EMTs and Paramedics each bring their own unique training and strengths to every emergency they face.

EMTs provide essential lifesaving care through patient assessment, CPR, oxygen administration, bleeding control, and safe transport. Often serving as the calm, steady presence people need in their worst moments.

Paramedics build on that care with advanced medical interventions such as administering medications, starting IVs, interpreting cardiac rhythms, managing advanced airways, and delivering critical care when seconds matter most.

Different roles. Different training. One shared purpose: serving others when they need it most.

Together, they are more than a team. They are the faces behind the sirens, the steady hands in moments of chaos, and the quiet strength our community depends on every day.

This week, and every week, we are grateful for the dedication, sacrifice, and heart they bring to this calling.

EMS Week 2026There is a calling in this work that cannot be taught, bought, or worn like a uniform.It lives deep within ...
05/17/2026

EMS Week 2026

There is a calling in this work that cannot be taught, bought, or worn like a uniform.

It lives deep within the heart of those willing to answer when others cannot. It is the quiet resolve to step forward when fear tells others to step back. It is the steady hand in chaos, the calm voice in panic, and the compassion offered in moments when hope feels impossible to find.

To serve in EMS is to give pieces of yourself to complete strangers, to carry burdens that are not your own, and to stand in the gap between fear and comfort, pain and healing, despair and hope.

This is not simply a profession.It is sacrifice.It is selflessness.It is compassion without condition.

Every day, we answer the call in the endless pursuit of healing. We walk into uncertainty with courage. We serve without hesitation, not for recognition and not for applause, but because someone, somewhere, needs us in the worst moment of their life.

And when that moment comes, we show up.

We show up with skill.
We show up with strength.
We show up with compassion.

EMS Week is a time to recognize the extraordinary individuals who answer the call when others cannot. It is a time to honor the sacrifice, resilience, quiet acts of mercy, and unwavering commitment to serving others above self.

This week, we invite our community to see what we witness every day: men and women who serve with humility, compassion, and an unshakable commitment to others. Their work often happens quietly, in the background and in life’s hardest moments, but it matters deeply.

It is our honor to share their story.
Welcome to EMS Week 2026.
Pope County EMS

05/10/2026

Today, we celebrate the mothers who shape our families, strengthen our communities, and show endless love through every season of life.

At Pope County EMS, we want to wish a very Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms, especially the mothers serving on our team and the mothers throughout our community who give so much of themselves every single day.

Thank you for your strength, compassion, sacrifice, and unwavering care. Your love makes a difference far beyond what words can express.

From all of us at Pope County EMS, we hope your day is filled with love, appreciation, and time with those who matter most.

Happy Mother’s Day!

05/08/2026

EMS Things

05/04/2026

Officers have found Lorraine Galarza safe. More details to come.

Pope County EMS would like to remind everyone to prepare as severe weather approaches our area.Charge all phones and med...
04/28/2026

Pope County EMS would like to remind everyone to prepare as severe weather approaches our area.

Charge all phones and medical devices now and refill any essential prescriptions. Have an emergency kit ready with medications, basic first aid supplies, water, and non-perishable food. Keep a list of medications, allergies, and medical conditions with you.

During the storm, move to a safe place on the lowest level of your home away from windows. Use flashlights instead of candles and never run generators indoors or in garages. If you rely on oxygen or powered medical equipment, make sure you have a backup plan.

Please use 911 for true emergencies only so crews can respond quickly where they are needed most. Check on elderly neighbors and those with medical needs if it is safe to do so. Avoid floodwaters and stay clear of downed power lines.

After the storm, use caution during cleanup, stay hydrated, and take breaks to prevent injury.
Continue to monitor local weather updates and have multiple ways to receive alerts.

Stay safe,
Pope County EMS

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1850 N Arkansas Avenue
Russellville, AR
72802

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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+14799688222

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