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History of
Citizens Ambulance Service

Established in 1978, Citizens Ambulance Service provides 911 advanced medical care, with paramedics standing by 24/7/365. We proudly service the communities under Vermilion River Ambulance District and Clarksfield Township.

As a small ambulance service, we exist primarily to provide 911 emergency advanced medicine to those in need around us. In an emergency, from advanced cardiac care to a trauma situation on our local highways, Citizens swiftly responds with trained paramedics and EMTs.

We are always striving to improve patient care and with your valued support, we can do so.

Upcoming Events

Wakeman Township Meetings
2nd and 4th Monday of every month at 8:00 pm
Wakeman Township Town Hall (behind the Wakeman Fire Department)

Florence Township Meetings
1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month at 8:00 pm
Florence Township Town Hall - 11011 Chapel St. Wakeman, OH 44889

Wakeman Village Council Meetings
2nd Tuesday of every month at 7:30 pm
Wakeman Village Hall / Police Department

Townsend Township Trustee Meetings
2nd and 4th Monday of each month at 8:00 pm
Townsend Township Hall / Fire Department (At the corner of US Rte 20 & Hartland Center Rd)

Senior Enrichment Luncheon
Wed, Sep 18, 2019 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
At St Mary's Church in Wakeman

Birmingham Harvest Festival
Sat, Oct 05, 2019 09:00 AM - Sun, Oct 06, 2019 05:00 PM
At the Birmingham United Methodist Church

Is your upcoming event not listed here? Please contact us at newsletter@citizensambulance.com with the details of your event to have it published in our newsletter. The next publication is released on Nov 1st, 2019. Please submit events no later than Oct 15th, 2019. Thank You!

Employee Spotlight

Citizens Ambulance would like to welcome the following new employees to the company. If you see them out, please welcome them to the area!

Sophie Nawalaniec, EMT
Lukas Henry, EMT
Nic Summers, Paramedic
Matt Sebo, Paramedic

Also, recent congratulations go to the following employees:

Logan Palm for completing and passing the NCLEX to become a Registered Nurse
Levi Soule for gaining his Paramedic certification
Dalton Wilson for gaining his Paramedic certification

Educational Information

Kid's Corner

KIDS CRAFT: RECYCLED TIN CAN WINDSOCKS
Supplies needed: paint, paintbrushes, tin cans (tip: line the inside rim of the cans with a layer or two of masking tape to avoid sharp edges), assorted colorful ribbon and glue. Optional embellishments – glitter, stickers, gemstones, sequins, etc.

Paint and decorate as desired, hang to dry, place outside for ultimate effect!!

FEMA AFG Grant

Recently Citizens Ambulance Service applied for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grant. This grant was submitted by the Huron County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) on behalf of most of the fire departments and emergency medical service agencies in Huron County. The purpose of this initiative is to fund radio upgrades for multiple departments including Citizens Ambulance, Wakeman Fire, and Townsend Township Fire as well as many others.

What does this mean? If received, this allows Citizens Ambulance Service personnel to have the best and fastest communication with our dispatch center (the Huron County Sheriff's Office) and other departments. The radio upgrades will greatly improve interoperability and patient care through fast communication with other departments and resources when needed. Residents can rest assured knowing there will be no break in communication while on emergencies in the area.

Huron County departments are currently meeting to discuss the equipment choices and timeline for finalizing the project if the funds are received from the grant.

911 & Emergency Services Levy

Citizens Ambulance Service supports the Huron County 911 & Emergency Services Levy. Read below for additional information.
*Information directly published as provided by the 911 & Emergency Services Levy Committee

Job Postings / Training

Interested in working as an EMT, Advanced EMT, or a Paramedic for Citizens Ambulance?? Click Here!

Not certified? Check out some of our local schools to gain your certification!

EHOVE Career Center
Lorain Co. JVS
LCCC

Recent Events

Citizens Ambulance Service recently participated in the Wakeman Fireman's Festival with the Wakeman Fire Department and Metro Life Flight. It was great seeing everyone at the events this year and we will see everyone again next year!

Recent Donations

Citizens Ambulance would like to thank the following donors for their recent donations:

Bendix
State of Ohio Department of EMS
Key Bank & Key Bank Foundation
Waverley Hunt Club
Wakeman Browns Backers
Wakeman Red Cap Aerie 4354 F.O.E.
Wakeman East of Chicago

To see all of our Corporate Donors please visit www.citizensambulance.com/donors

THANK YOU! Without our donors, many projects would not be possible!

Hands ONLY CPR

Donor Drive

Citizens Ambulance Service offers a unique opportunity to the community through our annual donor drive. Our donor drive provides member families the peace of mind of not having an additional bill over and above their insurance. If you or your family have donated to our donor drive in the current year and need Citizens Ambulance in an emergency situation, we will bill your insurance, and whatever they do not cover….we waive! Citizens Ambulance uses member funds to supplement tax levies in order to provide the best medical care possible. For more information or to donate please visit our donor drive page!

***NEW*** Starting May 1st, 2019 through September 1st, 2019 any current member who brings a new member will receive $25 off a 2019-2020 subscription. Be sure to enter the new member's information on the donor drive pamphlet or in the online form. (Both payments DO NOT need to be made at the same time, but must fall within the dates above)

Make your donation go even further. Ask your employer today if your organization has a matching gift program and you could increase your donation to Citizens Ambulance Service!! Contact us for more information.*

Are you making a donation to United Way?? If so, designate all or a portion of your donation to Citizens Ambulance Service and we will receive 100% of the designated amount.*

Thank You for your continued donations and support!!!

*All donations are tax deductible.

Donor Drive Page

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Citizens Ambulance Contact Information

EMS Coordinator/Fiscal Officer
Lucas Palm - LPalm@Citizensambulance.com - 440-839-2144 Opt 3

Communication Manager
Jonathan Shaw - jshaw@Citizensambulance.com - 440-839-2144 Opt 6

Board Secretary/Payroll Officer
Kathy Justy - kjusty@Citizensambulance.com

President, Board of Directors - Townsend Township
Paula Novak - pnovak@Citizensambulance.com

Vice President, Board of Directors - Wakeman Village
Greg Summers - gsummers@Citizensambulance.com

Member, Board of Directors - Wakeman Village
Dave Wilson - dwilson@Citizensambulance.com

Member, Board of Directors - Wakeman Village
Jake Fuleki - JFuleki@Citizensambulance.com

Member, Board of Directors - Wakeman Township
Jill Eversole Nolan - jnolan@Citizensambulance.com

Member, Board of Directors - Wakeman Township
Seth Todd - stodd@Citizensambulance.com

Member, Board of Directors - Wakeman Township
Sherry Seeley - sseeley@Citizensambulance.com

Member, Board of Directors - Townsend Township
Steve Novak - snovak@Citizensambulance.com

Member, Board of Directors - Townsend Township
Lona White - lwhite@Citizensambulance.com

Member, Board of Directors - Florence Township
John Krumwiede - JKrumwiede @Citizensambulance.com

Member, Board of Directors - Florence Township
Skip Halliwell - SHalliwell@Citizensambulance.com

Member, Board of Directors - Florence Township
Lori Betchker