Mabel Ambulance Service

09/14/2026

🚑 Have you ever thought about becoming an EMT and serving your community?

This upcoming hybrid EMT course is a great opportunity to get started! Virtual classes begin September 24, with hands-on skills training held Saturday mornings in nearby Spring Valley.

Mabel Ambulance is always looking for dedicated people who want to learn lifesaving skills and make a difference when their neighbors need them most. 🤍

If you’re interested in taking the course or learning more about volunteering with Mabel Ambulance, please reach out to Sarah Mengis or the City of Mabel.

Please share with anyone who may be interested! 🚑🚨

🗣HOT OFF THE PRESSES!

👉In partnership with Spring Valley Area Ambulance, we are conducting a Hybrid Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Course; Virtually with In-Person Skills Days right down in Spring Valley, MN!

📅Courses to be held September 24, 2026 to December 19, 2026.

⏰Join our weekly Virtual Meetings, Thursdays (7PM-9PM) and Skills/Scenario Days Saturday (9AM- 12PM)

🤏Not looking for the full EMT Course, we will be running a concurrent Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) course; same time, same days, reduced price, with different curriculum requirements!

🩺Are you a Registered Nurse (RN) looking to give back to your community and volunteer on your local First Responder or Ambulance Service? We got you covered! We'll also have RN-to-EMT options for the course; condensed curriculum, skills/scenario days, and Field Experiences with local Ambulance Services, all with that beloved reduced price!

Registrations are open now until September 17, 2026!

Register via QR code below or here: https://www.seems.com/emt--emr.html

Any questions can be directed to the Regional Office at: [email protected]

09/11/2026

🇺🇸 We Remember. 9/11/2001 🇺🇸

Today, Mabel Ambulance pauses to remember the nearly 3,000 lives lost on September 11, 2001, and to honor the first responders who ran toward danger when others were running to safety.
We remember the firefighters, EMS professionals, law enforcement officers, dispatchers, healthcare workers, and countless everyday people who showed extraordinary courage, compassion, and selflessness that day and in the days that followed.
Twenty-five years later, we remember their sacrifice. We honor their service. And we will never forget. ❤️🤍💙

09/10/2026

❤️🚑 Thirty years of answering the call, serving our community, and helping others is an amazing accomplishment. Your dedication to Mabel Ambulance and the people it serves has made a lasting difference. Congratulations on 30 incredible years👏🎉

👏 Celebrating 30 Years of Service! 👏

The City of Mabel is proud to recognize and thank Tim Mengis for an incredible 30 years of dedicated service with the Mabel Ambulance Service! 🚑

For three decades, Tim has answered the call to serve others, giving his time, knowledge, and compassion to help the Mabel community and surrounding area. His commitment to Mabel EMS and to those in need is truly something to be proud of.

Mayor Adam Wilder was honored to present Tim with a plaque recognizing this remarkable milestone.

Thank you, Tim, for 30 years of service, dedication, and commitment to our community! We are grateful for all you have done and continue to do. ❤️

Please join us in congratulating Tim on this incredible achievement! 🎉🚑

08/25/2026

Congratulations on your well-deserved retirement, Steve! 🚑 Your dedication, leadership, and 35 years of service have made a lasting impact on EMS throughout our entire region. Thank you for all you’ve done for our communities—we wish you the very best in this next chapter! 👏💙

🚑 Happy Retirement, Steve Vanden Brink! 🚑

After 35 years of dedicated service, Steve Vanden Brink is retiring from WinnMed, leaving behind an extraordinary legacy in emergency medical services throughout Winneshiek County.

From his early days as a paramedic to more than two decades as Ambulance Director, Steve played an instrumental role in shaping EMS across our region through his commitment to patient care, education, mentorship, and teamwork.

During Steve's tenure, EMS evolved dramatically, growing from approximately 700 calls annually to more than 2,000. Throughout those years, Steve led with a simple but powerful philosophy: bring calm to the chaos. Whether caring for patients, mentoring staff, or navigating change, that steady approach helped shape the culture of our ambulance service and touched countless lives.

Thank you, Steve, for the dedication, compassion, and leadership you've shared over the past 35 years. We wish you all the best in this well-deserved next chapter. 👏💙

08/19/2026

🔥 Happy National Firefighters Day! 🚒

Today we recognize the brave men and women who answer the call, protect our communities, and stand beside us when it matters most. We are especially grateful for our local firefighters and the teamwork we share on every scene.

Thank you for your courage, dedication, and service! ❤️

08/15/2026

🚑 Have you ever thought about becoming an EMT and serving your community?

This upcoming hybrid EMT course is a great opportunity to get started! Virtual classes begin September 24, with hands-on skills training held Saturday mornings in nearby Spring Valley.

Mabel Ambulance is always looking for dedicated people who want to learn lifesaving skills and make a difference when their neighbors need them most. 🤍

If you’re interested in taking the course or learning more about volunteering with Mabel Ambulance, please reach out to Sarah Mengis or the City of Mabel.

Please share with anyone who may be interested! 🚑🚨

08/14/2026

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Huge thank you to Lisa at Threads Custom Apparel for making this happen! Katie and Phil used to live in the apartment above Threads, so this is extra special knowing Lisa could do this for the family. It is so very appreciated. All proceeds go to the family.

Order form is in the comments, orders can be picked up at Threads, from Sips n’ Sugar, or shipped directly to your home. I am happy to deliver to Katie’s coworkers so if that’s the option you’d like just select Sips n’ Sugar and let me know you want yours delivered.

Please share!

07/20/2026

It is with heavy hearts that the members of Mabel Ambulance Service extend our deepest condolences to the Spring Valley Area Ambulance family on the loss of EMT and Co-Director Mike Zimmer.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Mike’s family, friends, and all of our fellow EMS brothers and sisters at Spring Valley Area Ambulance as they mourn this tremendous loss.🙏💙🚑

From one ambulance family to another, we stand with you.
Rest easy, Mike. Thank you for your lifetime of service. 💙🚑

07/17/2026

Congratulations to the Spring Grove Ambulance on this well-deserved recognition! 🎉🚑 Delivering a baby is one of the most memorable calls an EMS crew can experience, and it takes skill, teamwork, calm under pressure, and compassion. Thank you for your dedication to your community and for being ready when every second counts. Wishing the new family all the best, and congratulations again on a job well done! 💙👶👏

JULY 15, 2026- SPRING GROVE, MN

When a baby can't wait, rural EMS is ready. 🩷🚑

In rural communities, EMS providers are often the first healthcare professionals on scene when an unexpected birth happens. Their training, quick thinking, and compassionate care help ensure the safest possible outcome for both mother and baby.

Today, we recognize the incredible dedication of our rural EMS professionals from Spring Grove Ambulance who are prepared for every call—including welcoming a new life into the world. 👶🩷

🗣If your services would like to submit providers for recognition from the Regional Program, submissions and criteria can be found here:

http://www.seems.com/provider-recognition.html