We provide rapid Basic Life Support response, compassionate patient care, and safe transport for Murrayville-Woodson and nearby communities—delivered by trained volunteers who are your neighbors.
Murrayville-Woodson Emergency Ambulance Service Inc. is a volunteer-led organization providing professional Basic Life Support emergency medical services to the residents of Murrayville, Woodson, and surrounding communities in Morgan County, Illinois. Founded over four decades ago, our service was built on a simple principle: neighbors helping neighbors in times of medical crisis.
Every member of our team is a trained volunteer who lives and works in the area we serve. From EMTs and paramedics to drivers and support staff, we answer the call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week—because when seconds matter, local response saves lives.
EIN 37-1245158 — Public charity — Murrayville, IL
Rapid on-scene assessment, patient stabilization, and life-saving interventions delivered by certified EMTs.
Our crews arrive equipped with oxygen, automated external defibrillators (AED), trauma supplies, and medications for immediate stabilization. We perform scene safety evaluations, vital sign monitoring, airway management, bleeding control, and spinal immobilization when necessary. Every response follows the latest evidence-based protocols to ensure the highest standard of care.
Timely, safe transport to the most appropriate medical facility for definitive care and treatment.
We transport patients to regional hospitals and trauma centers, maintaining continuous patient monitoring and care en route. Our ambulances meet all state and federal standards and are stocked with advanced life support supplies. We coordinate closely with receiving facilities to ensure seamless handoffs and continuity of care for every patient.
On-site medical coverage for community events, athletic competitions, and public gatherings.
We provide standby ambulance services for local festivals, sporting events, school activities, and other community gatherings. Our crews are prepared to handle everything from minor injuries to medical emergencies, ensuring peace of mind for event organizers and attendees. Contact us to request standby coverage for your next event.
Collaborative support for neighboring emergency services when additional resources are needed.
Emergency response knows no boundaries. We maintain strong mutual aid agreements with surrounding ambulance services and fire departments to ensure comprehensive coverage across our region. When neighboring communities face multiple simultaneous emergencies or extended incidents, our crews are ready to assist—and we rely on their support when we need it too.
Our service area encompasses Murrayville, Woodson, and surrounding townships in Morgan County, Illinois. We respond to both emergency 911 calls and non-emergency medical transports, providing critical pre-hospital care to a population of over 3,000 residents spread across approximately 120 square miles of rural and small-town communities.
Address:
PO BOX 117
Murrayville, IL 62668
Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
+1-217-896-3420
Office Hours:
Mon–Fri: 9 AM – 5 PM
Crew on duty 24/7
We are always looking for dedicated volunteers willing to serve their community. Whether you're a certified EMT, paramedic, or someone interested in becoming one, there's a place for you on our team. Training and mentorship are provided.
As a volunteer-based, nonprofit organization, we rely on the generosity of community members and local businesses to fund equipment, training, vehicle maintenance, and operational costs. Every donation directly supports our ability to respond when our neighbors need us most.