In case of emergency, call x5555 from any campus phone,

or 413.559.5555 from a cellular phone.

 

The Hampshire College Emergency Medical Service is a student-run organization that provides 24-hour emergency medical services to the Hampshire College community. The rural location of the college delays the response time of the Amherst Fire Department's ambulance up to ten minutes.

Hampshire's need for a faster emergency response inspired 5 EMT-certified students to organize the Hampshire College Emergency Medical Service in 1976. HCEMS is one of the longest running student organizations on campus. Officially in operation since 1978, it has seen a variety of leadership styles and membership sizes, yet there is seldom a day during the school year when the program is not in full service.

Any currently certified first responder or EMT who is a Hampshire College student, faculty or staff member may join HCEMS although occasionally staffing limits require a potential member to wait for a spot to open up.