Kalamazoo County Medical Control Authority

Please join us in celebrating the accomplishments of the Kalamazoo County Fire Chiefs Association Fire Academy Class of 2026.

While the journey is not yet over, these cadets have already invested countless hours studying, training, and developing the practical skills necessary to prepare for Michigan Firefighter certification testing. Their dedication, perseverance, and commitment have brought them to this important milestone.

This graduation celebration is an opportunity to recognize not only the cadets, but also the family members and loved ones who have supported them throughout the academy. It honors the long nights of studying, the physically demanding training, the sweat, the challenges, and the determination required to push beyond what they once thought possible.

Most importantly, it honors their decision to serve the communities in which they live. We are proud of what they have accomplished so far and look forward to seeing them continue their journey toward becoming Michigan certified firefighters.

We hope you will join us as we celebrate the KCFCA Fire Academy Class of 2026 and the dedication, sacrifice, and service that this achievement represents.

Prehospital Transfusionist training has begun! Yesterday a group of experienced Paramedics from Life EMS in Kalamazoo County participated in hands on simulation-based training to prepare them to administer whole blood in the field. The KCMCA Prehospital Whole Blood Project begins in July, watch for more updates as the implementation date nears.

EMS Providers, please take a minute to complete the survey linked below

The survey is intended to gather data regarding vital signs on
non-transport EMS calls.

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Program allows Michigan paramedics to administer blood transfusions in the field Life EMS Ambulance is launching a new program this summer that allo...

Happy EMS Week. Big things on the horizon for SW Michigan

A first for West Michigan: paramedics to give blood transfusions at emergency scenes Starting in July, Life EMS Ambulance will become the region's first service to equip field units with blood products, specialized warming equipment, and rapid transfusion devices for critically injured patients.

This week, we honor the incredible EMTs, Paramedics, dispatchers, and and Medical First Responders who answer the call day and night without hesitation.

Thank you for your courage, compassion, dedication, and sacrifice. Whether it’s a medical emergency, accident, or someone’s worst day — you show up ready to help.

Your commitment to serving our communities does not go unnoticed.

Kalamazoo County's ECHO response mobilizes firefighters, police and physicians for crises When a life-threatening emergency unfolds in Kalamazoo County, a highly coordinated system is activated to bring every available level of medical assistance.