If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, call 9-1-1.
EMS & Ambulance Care
Advanced life support and emergency medical transport across Kankakee and Iroquois counties.
Advanced EMS and Ambulance Care Across the Region.
Riverside EMS and Ambulance Services
When you call for an ambulance, Riverside's EMS team is ready to provide expert medical care from the moment they arrive. We serve communities across Kankakee and Iroquois counties with advanced life support, emergency response, and medical transport services.
In a Medical Emergency, Call 911
If you or someone near you is having a medical emergency, call 911 immediately. Riverside EMS will dispatch the closest available ambulance to your location.
How to Reach Riverside EMS
Use the right number for your situation so we can get the right team to you as quickly as possible.
What Riverside EMS Provides
Riverside operates a fleet of 14 ambulances — eight staffed around the clock — equipped with the latest medical technology. Every ambulance provides advanced life support, meaning our paramedics and EMTs can begin critical treatment on the way to the hospital.
Our services include emergency 911 response and medical transports between facilities (for example, transferring a patient from one hospital to another for specialized care).
Care Provided by Our EMS Team
- Cardiac monitoring and 12-lead EKGs
- IV therapy and medication administration
- Advanced airway management
- Cardiac drug therapy
- Trauma stabilization and splinting
Our team coordinates directly with Riverside Medical Center's Emergency Department so your care begins the moment we arrive and continues seamlessly at the hospital.
Need Emergency Care?
Learn more about Riverside Medical Center's 24/7 Emergency Department — a Level II Trauma Center serving all ages.
Important Notice
This information is for educational purposes and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. If you believe you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911.