December 5, 2025

The Franklin County Emergency Medical Service provides many services to the community in many different capacities. You see the ambulance responding to calls. Have you ever wondered what type of emergencies they respond to the most? EMS Director Kristi Hilliker on the top five calls

Hilliker says that the number one medical intervention procedure they perform is EKG monitoring to get a picture of heart activity of their patients, particularly if they have fallen, have any kind of dizziness or trouble breathing.