Chief’s Message

Welcome to the online home of Bellefonte EMS. Over the past 76 years, Emergency Medical Services has transformed from the days of “ambulance drivers” with minimal training into today’s highly skilled healthcare professionals—capable of delivering lifesaving assessments and treatments before a patient ever reaches the hospital.

At Bellefonte EMS, our dedicated team is committed to continual growth—advancing our education, refining our skills, and upgrading our equipment—so we can provide the highest quality emergency care to the communities we proudly serve.

I invite you to explore our website, learn more about what we do, and discover the vital role EMS plays in keeping our neighbors safe and healthy.

S. Scott Rhoat  NRP
Executive Director/Chief

Tip of the Season: If We Can’t Find You – We Can’t Help You

In an emergency, every second counts. Make sure your house number is easy to spot—day or night—so help can get to you fast.

Bellefonte EMS Chief S. Rhoat explains:

“Too often, our crews lose precious moments because a home doesn’t have visible, reflective street numbers. If we can’t see your address from the road, it slows our response.”

Quick tips:

• Place large, reflective numbers near your front door, clearly visible from the street.
• If your home is set back from the road, post numbers on both sides of your mailbox.
• For grouped mailboxes, display your house number on both sides of a sign or post at your driveway.

Help us help you—make your address visible before an emergency happens.

Annual Ambulance Subscriptions

Each November, Bellefonte EMS mails annual ambulance subscription applications to every household in our primary service area. If you don’t receive yours by mid-November, contact our office and we’ll gladly send one to you.

Your subscription is valid for the entire calendar year—from January 1 to December 31. If you sign up after January 1, coverage begins on the date we receive your application and continues through year’s end.