911 Call
Emergency dispatch receives the call and sends EMS responders to the patient’s location.
Martin County EMS
Emergency Care Starts Before You Reach the Hospital
Martin County Hospital District EMS provides emergency response, pre-hospital care, and transport for Stanton, Martin County, and surrounding rural communities.
If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
Call 911Emergency Response
Serving Martin County Around the Clock
When an emergency happens, every decision matters. Martin County Hospital District EMS provides 911 emergency response, pre-hospital medical care, and emergency transport for Stanton, Martin County, and surrounding rural communities.
Our EMS professionals are trained to assess patients, begin treatment at the scene, and provide continuous care while coordinating directly with the Martin County Hospital District Emergency Department or the most appropriate receiving facility. From medical emergencies and traumatic injuries to critical transfers, our goal is the same: delivering dependable emergency care when and where it matters most.
Emergency Care Journey
From the 911 Call to the Emergency Department
Emergency care begins before a patient reaches the hospital. From the initial response through transport and hospital handoff, MCHD EMS works to keep care moving without interruption.
On-Scene Assessment
EMS professionals evaluate the patient, begin emergency care, and address immediate medical needs at the scene.
Care During Transport
Assessment, monitoring, and treatment continue while EMS transports the patient to the appropriate receiving facility.
Hospital Handoff
EMS transfers care and important patient information directly to the hospital team so treatment can continue without unnecessary delay.
Pre-Hospital Emergency Care
Care Begins the Moment EMS Arrives
Martin County Hospital District EMS provides more than emergency transportation. Our team evaluates patients, begins treatment at the scene, monitors changing conditions, and continues care throughout transport.
By communicating directly with the receiving hospital, EMS helps prepare the emergency department before the patient arrives and supports a seamless transfer of care.
Emergency assessment at the scene
Treatment and monitoring during transport
Communication with the receiving hospital
Direct transfer of important patient information
Rural Emergency Response
Emergency Care Doesn't Stop at City Limits
Living in a rural community means emergency care may begin miles from the nearest hospital. Martin County Hospital District EMS responds across Stanton, Martin County, and surrounding rural areas, bringing emergency care directly to the patient and helping connect them with the next level of treatment.
Stanton
Local emergency response for the Stanton community.
Martin County
Dependable 911 response across a large rural service area.
Rural Roads and Highways
Emergency response wherever the call for help begins.
Connected Hospital Care
Direct coordination with the receiving emergency team.
Emergency Preparedness
Important Medical Information When Every Second Matters
The Vial of Life program helps emergency responders quickly find important medical information when a patient may be unable to communicate.
Participants complete a medical information form, place it inside the provided vial, and store it in the freezer. A magnet on the refrigerator and a sticker near the front entrance alert EMS responders that the information is available.
Important
Update the form whenever medications, medical conditions, emergency contacts, or other important information changes.
Complete the Form
Record current medical conditions, medications, allergies, emergency contacts, and other important health information.
Place It in the Vial
Fold the completed medical information form and place it inside the provided Vial of Life container.
Store It in the Freezer
Keep the vial in the freezer so responders know exactly where to look during an emergency.
Place the Magnet
Put the Vial of Life magnet on the refrigerator to alert emergency responders that medical information is available.
Place the Entrance Sticker
Place the sticker near the front entrance so responders can quickly identify that the home participates in the program.
Vial of Life packages are available through Martin County Hospital District.
Contact MCHDKnow When to Call
When It Feels Serious, Don’t Wait
Call 911 when someone may be experiencing a life-threatening emergency or when delaying care could place their health or safety at greater risk.
Chest pain or signs of a heart attack
Signs of stroke
Severe difficulty breathing
Loss of consciousness
Serious injury or trauma
Uncontrolled bleeding
Seizure activity
Any situation that appears immediately life-threatening
When in doubt, call 911. Emergency dispatchers can help determine the appropriate response.
Call 911Common Questions
Emergency Medical Services Questions
Learn more about calling 911, what to expect when EMS responds, and how you can help emergency personnel provide care as quickly as possible.
Call 911 in an EmergencyCall 911 when someone may be experiencing a serious or life-threatening emergency, including chest pain, signs of stroke, severe difficulty breathing, loss of consciousness, uncontrolled bleeding, seizure activity, or a serious injury. When in doubt, call.
Provide the location of the emergency, a callback number, what happened, the patient’s condition, and any immediate hazards. Answer the dispatcher’s questions as clearly as possible and do not hang up until you are instructed to do so.
Follow the dispatcher’s instructions and remain with the patient when it is safe to do so. Turn on outside lights, unlock the entrance, secure pets, and send someone to guide responders to the patient when possible.
Yes. EMS personnel can assess the patient, provide appropriate pre-hospital care, monitor their condition, and communicate with the receiving emergency department during transport.
Keep an updated list of medications, allergies, medical conditions, emergency contacts, and healthcare providers where it can be found quickly. The Vial of Life program provides a consistent location for this information so responders can access it when a patient is unable to communicate.
Here When You Need Us
Emergency Response When Every Second Counts
Martin County EMS provides emergency response, pre-hospital care, and transport for Stanton, Martin County, and surrounding rural communities. In a serious or life-threatening emergency, do not wait. Call 911.