Allina Health Emergency Medical Services

04/22/2026

Happy Administrative Professionals Day to Brenda, Katherine & Marisa! We appreciate you keeping us on track and supporting our EMS Team!

04/19/2026

Our condolences to the friends and family of Tony. Our thoughts are with you as you navigate this loss.

It is with deep sadness that I share the unexpected passing of Fire Captain Anthony “Tony” Cuzzupe on April 17, 2026.
Tony began his service with our department as a Reserve Firefighter on June 17, 2002, where he earned his Firefighter and EMT certifications. He was appointed to the Paid-On-Call Division on July 1, 2003, and hired as a full-time firefighter on September 13, 2005. Tony was promoted to Fire Captain on October 27, 2016.
I had the privilege of working alongside Tony for several years when I was a Fire Captain. In the fire service, people often talk about brotherhood, but it is difficult to fully understand unless you have lived it. It goes beyond trust on the fireground. It is built over countless 24-hour shifts, shared challenges, and a level of connection that stays with you for life.
Tony was not only a trusted colleague, but a close friend. He was one of the most competent and compassionate firefighter/EMTs I have had the honor to work with.
Throughout his career, Tony made a lasting impact on our department, the fire service, and the thousands of people he served in our community. His presence in the firehouse and on the job will be deeply missed.
Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with Tony’s family, friends, coworkers, and all who knew him.

— Fire Chief Daniel O’Brien

04/12/2026

This National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, Lakes Region EMS wants to recognize the incredible dispatchers at Chisago County Sheriff's Office, Polk County Sheriff's Department , and Allina Health Emergency Medical Services+.

The entire 911 system relies on your unseen dedication. It takes an incredible amount of emotional strength to be the calm voice in someone's worst moment, bringing order to chaos. You piece together the unknown, turning panic into a clear response, and ensuring the complex gears of emergency services turn smoothly so our crews can arrive safely and prepared, even when we might both be under-caffeinated.

Thank you to all dispatchers, both within our primary service areas and everywhere else, for always having our backs and for the life-saving work you do behind the scenes. We simply could not do our jobs without you.

04/12/2026

Thank you to the call takers, dispatchers and support staff who answer the calls and start the chain of survival. 💛🎧🚨📞🎙️

03/31/2026

Congratulations to EMS President Susan Long, who begins her two year term tomorrow as President of the Minnesota Ambulance Association.

03/30/2026

Happy Doctors Day!
We appreciate the doctors that we encounter on a daily basis in the field, in our EDs, and want to recognize the work of our EMS Medical Directors today.
Revising protocols, assisting with the development of and attending education sessions, mentoring future EMS Medical Directors, getting out and about in the field and working in the EDs- we appreciate you!

03/24/2026

Celebrating National Puppy Day! Here’s a flashback to the puppy days of Allina Health EMS Therapy Dogs Bohdi & Kimber.

03/09/2026

03/07/2026

Compassion is just one of the values we hold dear.
In early February, paramedic Karen Adams was recognized for the remarkable compassion she demonstrated during an ambulance response.
Karen, we are so glad to have you as a part of our team. Thank you for all that you do each and every day.

02/18/2026

Remembering those who were taken too soon and those affected by this event.

01/23/2026

If you’re going outside today and into the weekend, bundle up!
Appreciating our EMS Team and all of our first responder partners out responding today and this weekend.

12/24/2025

Wishing you and your loved ones a happy and safe holiday from our Leadership Team!
Thank you to our teams working this holiday to care for our communities and keeping them safe, along with the other public safety and health care professionals.