Orignally, the local EMS service was operated out of the Hope Fire Company, located on North Front Street in Philipsburg, which was known for their rescue service which covered a vast majority of the local area. EMS operated with 2 Cadillac ambulances, with barley enough room for the 2 attendants and a patient. This was staffed strictly with volunteers.

In 1979, EMS separated from the Hope, created a new charter, and became known as Philipsburg EMS. A building was erected and PEMS began operating from their current station with volunteer staff. Hope Fire Company, now under the Philipsburg Fire Department, still provides rescue services to our area.

Philipsburg EMS purchased their first van style ambulance a short time later, and then added box style units in the late 1980s and early 90s.

As the years went on, and it was determined that the need for EMS was becoming greater for our area, PEMS adopted the first Paramedics in the area, and they began paying certified providers to work alongside the volunteers.

It wasn't until later that it would be decided that the new name of Moshannon Valley EMS would better fit, given the extensive coverage area spanning throughout the Moshannon Valley area, at which time the current name was adopted.

We never know what tomorrow will bring, but one thing for certain is that the medical field is forever changing. MVEMS commits to keeping on top of equipment and technology advancements, training, and doing our best to keep you, the community, safe.

Since our current 2,000 square foot building was built in 1982, we have outgrown it in every aspect. In 2018, the decision was made to purchase land at the site of the former Philipsburg Hospital, and we have been working tirelessly to generate and gain funds through community fundraising and grants to build a new, modern ambulance facility with an up-to-date training facility and enough room to grow our administrative sector, along with all other aspects of EMS. This new building will nearly 11,000 square feet in size.

We hope to begin construction on this facility in the near future, and your support will help that become reality.