Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

Emergency Medical Services provides 24-hour emergency care and transportation to 284 square miles in parts of Rice, Dakota, Scott and Goodhue Counties.

Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

Our nationally registered paramedics and emergency medical technicians bring advanced care to your home or to the scene of an accident or illness.
 
 

Coverage Area

Parts of four counties:
  • Dakota County
  • Rice County
  • Scott County
  • Goodhue County

Cities:

  • Northfield
  • Randolph
  • Elko New Market
  • Lonsdale
  • Dundas
 

EMS Services

EMS providers have constant contact with an emergency room doctor based at Northfield Hospital’s Emergency Department. They are trained in:
  • Establishing emergency airways
  • Administering medication for pain and critical illnesses
  • Starting IV’s
  • Performing advanced assessments
  • Screening for heart attacks and strokes
  • EMS providers are required to pass a post-offer physical screen (pdf)

EMS Education Classes

Our EMS education offerings are currently being revamped. 

Our apologies, but we do not anticipate hosting a 2025 fall EMR course or 2026 spring EMT completion course. 

We are planning for a spring EMT Refresher course (or two) after the first of the year.

For information, please email EMS Chief Brian Edwards at edwardsb@northfieldhospital.org.

EMS Education Classes

  • EMR Initial
  • EMR Refresher
  • EMT Completion
  • EMT Refresher

 

EMS Patient Stories

Service Locations

Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

1600 Riverview Lane
Northfield, Minnesota 55057
Phone:
(507) 646-1444
Closed Now
Sun - Sat: Open 24 hours
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