Copper River EMS Quarterly Update: March, 2026

Our Team of Dedicated Volunteers Continues to Grow!

Copper River EMS is powered by volunteers from across the Copper Valley. Today our service includes over thirty active volunteers who respond to emergencies and cover on-call shifts throughout the region. Here are just a few of the volunteers who make that possible.

Harry Scudder first got his start with CREMS through one of our high school ETT classes and has since renewed his ETT and obtained his EMT-1 this Fall/Winter. A Copper Valley resident of nearly nine years, Harry works at Glenn Transport and spends his free time working on vehicles, snowmachining, and enjoying the outdoors.

Heidi Baker came to CREMS after a joint call with Glen Rich Fire last year, completing her ETT and EMT-1 this Fall/Winter. Her husband Jason recently joined as a driver when one was needed mid-class! Missionaries who moved to the area in 2020, Heidi works at Glennallen Chiropractic Center, Jason works for the state, and both work for Cross Roads Medical Center. Heidi and Jason are active members of Glenn Rich Fire and Rescue, the Gakona Volunteer Fire Department, and the VFW Auxiliary. In their spare time, they enjoy kayaking, fishing, and being outside together as a family.

Alieu Fatty moved to Glennallen in 2024 with his wife and completed his ETT and EMT-1 this Fall/Winter. He works in a medical laboratory and joined CREMS out of a desire to give back to his community. Outside of work, he's an avid soccer fan who enjoys jogging and the gym.

Skyler Griffin, a recent Glennallen High School graduate, has called the area home for five years and completed his ETT and EMT-1 this Fall/Winter. Working as a Maintenance Technician at Copper River Native Association, he's pursuing a Health Sciences degree with a passion for neuroscience and joined CREMS to gain hands-on medical experience on the path toward medical school.

Tersa Noble attended the Spring 2025 EMT-1 class and has been a Nelchina/Mendeltna community fixture since moving from Chickaloon in 2010. A mother of three, 4-H leader, and GRVFD volunteer, she's also been active with the Nelchina Mendeltna Community Council for 15 years. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, camping, traveling, and family time with her husband Caleb and their four-legged friends.

36th Annual EMS Radio Auction &

1st Annual Public Meeting

Kick off the 36th Annual EMS Radio Auction with us at Tazlina Village Hall on Thursday, April 16th at 5:30 pm at our first annual Public Meeting!

Learn how your support strengthens local emergency services, hear about upcoming projects and goals, and take part in a live Q&A. Then get the bidding started and help us launch another successful auction!

Night two is all about appreciation so join us for our “Feed the Volunteers” Community Potluck. Bring a dish to share and help us thank the volunteers who answer the call for our community.

Response Data: 10/1/25 - 12/31/25

Last quarter, CREMS hosted an Emergency Trauma Technician (ETT) course and an EMT- 1 Bridge course, welcoming four new volunteers to the service. This spring, many of our volunteers will continue their training in our upcoming EMT-2 class.

83 -- Total 911 EMS Dispatches

30 -- Transport - Medevac

7 -- Transport - Ground Intercept 

3 -- Transport - Local Clinic

2 -- Transport - Deceased

21 -- Treatment Without Transport

10 -- Cancelled Prior to Patient Contact

9  -- Standby (Fire, Law Enforcement)