Emergency medical services (EMS) means being here for our communities, 24/7. We hope you’ll never need us — but if you do, we'll deliver fast, experienced care with professionalism and compassion. Our team includes:
Because we’re stationed in facilities across the region and aboard our vehicles, we stay ready whenever an emergency strikes. We also live in the communities we serve, and are proud to bring medical and transportation services to our neighbors.
Our mission
Geisinger EMS cares for communities in northeastern and central Pennsylvania through compassionate, courteous and professional treatment.
Our vision
We’re working toward a future where communities in central and northeast PA always have access to trusted out-of-hospital care. To get there, we aim to:
About Berwick
EMS has served the Berwick area since 1959, when local businessman Earl V. Wise helped found the Berwick Area Ambulance Association. What began as an all-volunteer service grew over the decades into a full-service ambulance provider. The team added paid EMTs and paramedics, expanded coverage across Columbia and Luzerne counties, and introduced specialized units like Medic 95 to reach more remote communities faster. In 2018, the Berwick Area Ambulance joined forces with Geisinger EMS, and today the team continues to serve the community.
About Danville
Organized in 1952, the Danville Fire Police began an emergency medical service when it bought its first ambulance — a 1947 DeSoto — for $1. Over the following decades, the service grew from a single ambulance to a dedicated facility built on A Street in 1977. In October 2015, Danville Ambulance joined forces with Geisinger EMS, and today the team continues to serve the community as part of a unified organization.
Our emergency medical professionals are ready when you need us most. Whether it’s routine or lifesaving, we’re here 24/7/365. We offer a full range of services in central and northeastern Pennsylvania, including:
For more information or to schedule a service, call 800-367-0512, ext 3, or email gems@geisinger.edu.