Sublette EMS
Sublette EMS
Sublette County Hospital District Emergency Medical Services (Sublette EMS) operates two, 24/7 ambulance stations in both Pinedale and Marbleton. The EMS Department is comprised of 17 full-time and 11 part-time emergency team members consisting of basic, advanced and paramedic skill levels which gives Sublette EMS its ability to provide quality, out-of-hospital emergency care. Staff is trained in the latest cardiac care including 12-lead ECG recognition, stroke and trauma critical care. Sublette EMS has six ambulances to respond to 9-1-1 service calls and to transport patients from the Pinedale Emergency Room to Jackson, Rock Springs, or Idaho Falls.
Duty to Act
Due to liability issues, Sublette EMS can only provide service when activated by a 9-1-1 emergency call. This emergency call activates their "Duty To Act". When a 9-1-1 emergency is activated, Sublette EMS will respond to calls in an expeditious, safe manner; perform a thorough assessment of both the patient and the situation; provide the appropriate treatment; and transport to a receiving facility when transport is warranted. When an ambulance is not needed for a medical concern, please call your preferred clinic to speak to a provider regarding your non emergency or urgent situation.
Cooperation with other Emergency Services
Sublette County EMS works very closely with the Sublette County Sheriff's office and the 9-1-1 Communications Center, Tip Top Search and Rescue, Sublette County Emergency Management, the Sublette County Health Department and all fire/rescue services in our county. In order to provide the best possible care to our residents, cooperative training and procedures, along with coordinated co-response to many critical emergencies, is a fact of life for rural EMS in Sublette County.
Community Outreach and Emergency Education
Emergency Medical Responder and Emergency Medical Technician Basic courses are offered routinely at the Pinedale Station.
Brian (BJ) Merry, M.Ed, NRP - EMS Director
BJ is a 20-year veteran of fire and EMS service and holds numerous certifications in the field. Previously a Captain with the Horry County Fire Rescue Department in South Carolina, BJ has proudly built some of the most successful EMS education programs in the southeast before moving to Wyoming in 2024. BJ previously worked as a lead EMT and AEMT instructor, acted as the department’s Sepsis Coordinator and Pediatric Emergency Care Coordinator, and oversaw protocol enhancement, development, research. Holding an A.A.S. in Emergency Medical Technology, a B.S. in Professional Studies, and an M.Ed. in Adult Education, BJ has received many awards including Paramedic of the Year and Educator of the Year. As a national conference presenter on many topics including education, pediatric, provider mental health, and many others, BJ brings excitement and passion each time he speaks. BJ was born and raised in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. He and his wife Cara have 5 children and a miniature poodle named Graham Cracker. BJ notes, “I believe in excellence in all things we do, personally and professionally and I am excited to lead our amazing EMS organization with a mindset of achieving and maintaining excellence for ourselves and our community.”
Contact:
bmerry@sublettehealthcare.com
EMS Mailing Address
PO Box 544
635 E Hennick
Pinedale, WY 82941