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Who We Are

The El Paso Emergency Squad consists of 40 employees. Currently, there are 14 full-time employees. This consists of 1 EMS Chief, 12 IBSC Board Certified Flight Paramedics (FP-C), Certified Critical Care Paramedics (CCP-C) and Certified Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN), along with EMTs, Intermediates and Paramedics. 

El Paso requires their ALS providers to maintain certifications in CPR, ACLS, PALS and neonatal resuscitation. 

Providing a high level of service requires developing competence from pursing rigorous educational opportunities. The El Paso Critical Care transport teams hold additional trainings which are taught by Physicians, Nurses and specialty providers. The trainings result in critical care teams treating and transporting the acutely ill or injured on interfacility transports for area hospitals. 

El Paso Emergency Squad is a member of the McLean County Area EMS System. We transport 911 patients to Carle Bromenn, OSF St Joes, Carle Eureka and OSF St Francis. 

Our Mission

“The mission of El Paso Emergency Squad is to improve the health, safety and security of our community by providing high quality emergency medical services and healthcare transportation.”

Meet Your Leadership Team

Our staff is always here to help you in the time of need. We are opened 24/7 for you and your family. 

Jeannie Mekley, CCP-C

Chief of El Paso EMS

Thad Mool, FP-C

Assistant EMS Chief

Hanna Gerber, FP-C

Shift Supervisor

Our Units

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Our History

1977
Formation
El Paso Emergency Squad was Born

A group of volunteers formed the El Paso Emergency Squad. The local funeral home (Froelich) provided a van to use as an ambulance.

1981
First Revenue

Revenue was generated with the passing of the first ambulance tax.

1991
Recognition
Hard Work Paid Off

El Paso became one of the area’s first all-volunteer Paramedic squad.

2002
Four Employees
Hiring First Employees

Due to lack of volunteers, El Paso hired 4 full time personnel.

2007
El Paso Critical Care
Birth of El Paso Critical Care Transport Service

Additional revenue was needed to fund the unprofitable emergency services.  John Longman, Randy Stroud, and Doug Volker completed a nationally recognized Critical Care Paramedic Program.  In cooperation with the McLean County Area EMS and IDPH, The El Paso Critical Care transport service was launched.

2010
6 Employees
Expansion

El Paso expands full time personnel from 4 to 6 to provide ALS service 24/7

2011
Board Certified
Region's First Board Certified Service

The 3 Critical Care Paramedics become Board Certified, making El Paso Critical Care Transport the only service in the region staffed with Board Certified CCPs at that time.

2014
First EMS Chief
First Leadership

EES hires first full-time EMS Chief.

2015
Becoming part of El Paso Fire Protection District
Joining El Paso Fire Protection District

EES now is officially part of the El Paso Fire Protection District. In the past, EES was an independent nonprofit organization contracted by the fire district to provide ambulance service.

2018
New Building
Purchase of 700 S Fayette

El Paso Fire Protection District purchased property at 700 S Fayette, which enables the fire department and EES to be housed at the same facility.

2019
13 Employees
Expansion

EES now has 13 fulltime personnel providing 911 service to the El Paso area and Critical Care transport to the surrounding hospitals.

2020
Expansion
Second Critical Care Ambulance

A second critical care transport ambulance is now being staffed

2022
Education
IA Med Course

EES hosted an IA Med course of which 40 participants from throughout the United States attended.  El Paso filled 15 spots which resulted in more Board Certifications for El Paso CCT.

2023
New Leadership
New EMS Chief

A new EMS Chief was elected for El Paso Emergency Squad. 

2024
More Education
Air Methods Ascend

El Paso Critical Care hosted a Critical Care Readiness class in partnership with Air Methods

2025
RTF Initiation and Training
Woodford County Rescue Task Force

El Paso Emergency Squad partnered with Woodford County Sherrif's Department and Germantown Fire Department to create the area's first Rescue Task Force. With this, teams can respond with Woodford County Sheriff's Department to active shooter incidents and provide treatment to injured civilians. 

2026
Partnership with OSF St James
Critical Care Contract

El Paso Critical Care partnered with OSF St James in Pontiac to provide interfacility transports. 

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