Alton Memorial EMS System

Alton Memorial EMS System is an organization of hospitals, vehicle service providers, dispatch centers, and personnel, which coordinates and provides pre-hospital and inter-hospital emergency care and non-emergency medical transports.  

EMS educational opportunities are provided through on-site classes and educational videos.

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Region 4 EMS guidelines

The following medical treatment protocols were developed for use by credentialed providers within the Alton Memorial Hospital EMS System. 2025 Region-4-EMS-Guidelines

Our team

Rachel Lair, BSN, RN, PHRN — EMS coordinator

Alex Zozula, MD, FAEMS — EMS medical director

Jeremy Yates, DNP, RN, CCRN-K — EMS administrative director

Alton Memorial EMS System Education

All classes take place at the EMS Education office: 

161 N. Bellwood Drive 
East Alton, IL 62024 

• Classes are free to any provider within the Alton Memorial EMS System or Alton Memorial Hospital. 
• For providers outside of the Alton Memorial EMS System or Alton Memorial Hospital, classes must be paid by check or money order. 
• Alton Memorial EMS System 2026 Education Calendar

For more information or to register for a class, contact Rachel, Lair, EMS coordinator, at [email protected].

HeartCode Skills Checks

Any HeartCode skills checks can be completed at any time. To schedule HeartCode skills checks, contact Rachel Lair, EMS coordinator, at [email protected] 

EMS System Advisory Council

All meetings are held virtually, with run review locations to be determined. If held virtually, invites will be sent via Vairkko.