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Contact Info

Joshua Hemminger

Director

Phone / Fax:

Phone: (641) 209-3610
Fax: (641) 209-3612

Location:

1900 W. Burlington Ave.
Fairfield, Iowa 52556

(Coming Soon!) EMS Training Academy

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Jefferson County Ambulance Service was established in Oct 2023, following decades of privately-owned and operated ambulance services contracted by the county. In Nov 2024, county residents elected to establish EMS as an essential service and confirmed a tax levy to support and maintain EMS.

Staffing shortages, both internally and regionally, led to the development of training opportunities beyond what is currently offered in the area. This program provides a quality education with complete flexibility for students, at a price that is easily affordable.

This program is a first of its kind in the state of Iowa to provide truly hybrid education at both the EMT and Paramedic levels.

Each class requires a $500 deposit (non-refundable) to secure a spot. The remaining balance is due before the end of the course.

How can we do this? Unlike colleges and universities, we aren’t trying to make a profit, and student aren’t paying a bunch of faculty and administrative staff. The course content was created by the instructors at no cost, because we just love to teach! The tuition goes right back in to the program for supplies and fees.

Additional Resources

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Notice: County Courthouse Offices will be closed Thursday, December 25th and Friday, December 26, 2025 for Christmas. Call ahead for individual office hours on Wednesday, December 24th.

Jefferson County 2024 General Election results: https://electionresults.iowa.gov/IA/Jefferson/122373/

Notice: County Courthouse Offices will be closed Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, 2026.

Notice: County Courthouse Offices will be closed New Year's Day, Friday, January 1, 2027.

Notice: County Courthouse Offices will be closed Monday, February 15th, 2027 for President's Day.

Notice: County Courthouse Offices will be closed Friday, July 3rd, 2026 in observance of Independence Day.

Notice: County Courthouse Offices will be closed Monday, September 7th, 2026 for Labor Day.

Notice: County Courthouse Offices will be closed Wednesday, November 11th, 2026 for Veterans Day.

Notice: County Courthouse Offices will be closed Thursday, November 26th and Friday, November 27, 2026 for Thanksgiving.

Notice: County Courthouse Offices will be closed Friday, December 25th, 2026 for Christmas.

Permanent Polling Location Change: Fairfield 2nd Ward will vote at the County Engineer's Office, 901 N 8th St., Fairfield.

Permanent Polling Location Change: Fairfield 5th Ward will vote at the Friends Church, 1209 S. 6th St., Fairfield.