Custer Ambulance Service

Committed to providing compassionate, expert emergency care to the Custer, SD region.

 Established more than 45 years ago, today’s CAS is intent on being the best emergency medical services provider in the region. Our team is progressive and adaptable, and we aim to be a valued community resource.

EMT / AEMT Spring 2026 Certification Course

Now accepting applications for our Spring 2026 EMT / AEMT combined certification course.

Start Date: February 10, 2026

Application Deadline: February 4, 2026

Tuition:

• EMT – $1,000

• AEMT – $1,200

Payment plans available.

Apply for EMT/ AEMT Class

CUSTER AMBULANCE SERVICE

Annual EMS Refresher Training

2026 Annual Refresher

Dates:
February 28 – March 1, 2026
March 7 – 8, 2026

Location:
Crazy Horse Memorial

Course Information:
Stay current, confident, and compliant with Custer Ambulance Service’s Annual EMS Refresher. This comprehensive refresher is designed for EMTs, AEMTs, and Paramedics and satisfies annual continuing education and competency requirements including IBSC. Content includes medical, trauma, operations, and hands-on skills with scenario-based learning.

Cost:
$250 – Full refresher (all dates)
$75 per day – Partial attendance option

Registration / Questions:
Interested attendees should email: training@custerambulance.org

Custer Ambulance Service
Professional. Prepared. Community-Focused.

Custer Ambulance by the numbers

860

square miles of service area

3.5

average calls per day

1,100

calls responded to annually

3

ambulances available

4,000

people trained by CAS in CPR and first aid

  • What we do

    Custer Ambulance Service is a stand-alone emergency services provider in the Custer region. Learn more about the variety of services we provide in our community.

  • Training

    We are a recognized American Heart Association® Training Center and Health and Safety Institute (HSI) Training Site. We offer monthly training on various topics for employees and partnering agencies.

  • Careers

    Custer Ambulance Service always has a need for emergency medical technicians (EMTs), advanced emergency medical technicians (AEMTs), and paramedics to serve our community.

Our Service Area

 Custer Ambulance Service covers 860 square miles in the Custer region, providing a crucial service to rural areas. Our district’s boundaries extend across most of Custer County, down into Wind Cave National Park, over toward the Wyoming border and up toward Hermosa.