Howard County Ambulance

Howard County Ambulance Dedicated to providing top-quality emergency medical care to Howard County. Our skilled paramedics and EMTs are on call 24/7.

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๐Ÿš‘ What happens when all our ambulances are on a call โ€” and another emergency comes in?We call on mutual aid!Mutual aid i...
10/25/2025

๐Ÿš‘ What happens when all our ambulances are on a call โ€” and another emergency comes in?

We call on mutual aid!

Mutual aid is when nearby EMS agencies (like Boone, Randolph, Cooper, or Chariton counties) respond to emergencies in Howard County because our crews are already out. And we do the same for them when needed.

โœ… Itโ€™s how small, rural services back each other up.
โœ… It means youโ€™re never left waiting without help on the way.
โœ… But it also highlights how thin the system is stretched โ€” especially when call volumes spike.

Why it matters: Without strong staffing and sustainable funding here at home, we rely more and more on outside help. Mutual aid is a lifeline โ€” but it was never meant to be the plan A.

๐Ÿšจ๐ŸŽ‰ Itโ€™s Finally Here! ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸšจAfter years of planning, waiting, and anticipation, our brand-new ambulance has officially arriv...
10/22/2025

๐Ÿšจ๐ŸŽ‰ Itโ€™s Finally Here! ๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿšจ

After years of planning, waiting, and anticipation, our brand-new ambulance has officially arrived in Howard County! ๐Ÿš‘๐Ÿ’™

This new truck represents a huge step forward for our district โ€” improving safety, reliability, and the quality of care we can provide on every call. Our crews are beyond excited to put it into service and continue serving the community with the best tools possible.

Weโ€™ve been waiting a long time for this oneโ€ฆ and it was worth it! ๐Ÿ™Œ

Stay tuned โ€” weโ€™ll be sharing more photos, videos, and details about the new ambulance soon right here on our page. ๐Ÿ‘€๐Ÿ“ธ

๐Ÿ™Œ Thank You! ๐Ÿ’™Thanks to generous donations from Howard Electric Cooperative (pictured) and the Barker Fund, the Howard C...
10/21/2025

๐Ÿ™Œ Thank You! ๐Ÿ’™

Thanks to generous donations from Howard Electric Cooperative (pictured) and the Barker Fund, the Howard County Ambulance District has been able to purchase two new ELK Lifting Cushion Systems! ๐Ÿš‘

These battery-powered lift cushions help EMTs safely assist patients who have fallen โ€” reducing injury risk for both patients and caregivers. Each system can lift up to 980 lbs and provides a safer, more comfortable way to help individuals back to a seated or standing position. ๐Ÿ’™

Your support helps us continue improving patient care and safety across Howard County.

From all of us at HCAD โ€” thank you for making this possible! ๐Ÿ‘

๐Ÿš‘ Meet the Team Monday!Say hello to EMT Katy Flaspohler! ๐Ÿ’™Katy joined Howard County Ambulance with a heartfelt mission โ€”...
10/20/2025

๐Ÿš‘ Meet the Team Monday!

Say hello to EMT Katy Flaspohler! ๐Ÿ’™

Katy joined Howard County Ambulance with a heartfelt mission โ€” to offer the same compassion and calm she once witnessed from an EMS crew during her own familyโ€™s emergency. Their professionalism and care inspired her to become an EMT and provide that same comfort to others in their most difficult moments. โค๏ธ

Her favorite part of the job? โ€œThe unpredictable nature of the job makes every day a new, fulfilling challenge.โ€ When sheโ€™s off duty, Katy loves to read โ€” and sheโ€™s currently re-reading the A Court of Thorns and Roses series! ๐Ÿ“šโœจ

Help us thank Katy for her dedication to serving our community with empathy and strength. ๐Ÿ‘

๐ŸŽ‰ What a fun day in Howard County celebrating CMU Homecoming in Fayette!๐Ÿš‘ We kicked off the day by participating in the ...
10/18/2025

๐ŸŽ‰ What a fun day in Howard County celebrating CMU Homecoming in Fayette!
๐Ÿš‘ We kicked off the day by participating in the annual homecoming parade.
๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ–ค GO EAGLES!

๐Ÿš‘ Every Call Counts! Howard County Ambulance responds to hundreds of calls every year. In 2021 we answered 1,320 calls โ€”...
10/18/2025

๐Ÿš‘ Every Call Counts!

Howard County Ambulance responds to hundreds of calls every year. In 2021 we answered 1,320 calls โ€” and by 2024, we handled 1,114. This year (Janโ€“June 2025), weโ€™ve already answered 610 calls.

Each one represents a neighbor, a family member, a friend in need. ๐Ÿ’™

๐Ÿš‘ In Case You Missed It:In the Fayette Advertiser and Glasgow Missourian in September, we shared why every minute matter...
10/15/2025

๐Ÿš‘ In Case You Missed It:
In the Fayette Advertiser and Glasgow Missourian in September, we shared why every minute matters when it comes to emergency medical care โ€” especially in rural counties like ours.

From the moment a 911 call comes in, response times depend on one thing above all: how many crews are on duty.

As we shared in a previous article about staffing, keeping two full crews ready around the clock would require 17 full-time EMTs and paramedics. With fewer than half that number, our team still finds a way to cover every corner of the county โ€” often working well beyond full-time hours to make sure help is always on the way.

โฑ๏ธ Faster response times save lives.
๐Ÿ“– Catch up on the September article here โžก๏ธ [insert link]

๐Ÿš‘ Meet Your Crew Monday: Bryan Newell ๐Ÿš‘This week, weโ€™re introducing Bryan Newell, one of our dedicated Paramedics here a...
10/14/2025

๐Ÿš‘ Meet Your Crew Monday: Bryan Newell ๐Ÿš‘

This week, weโ€™re introducing Bryan Newell, one of our dedicated Paramedics here at Howard County Ambulance District!

Bryan has been part of HCAD for 20 years, and during that time, heโ€™s become an invaluable member of our team. When asked what his favorite part of the job is, Bryan said, โ€œEverything!โ€ and itโ€™s easy to see why. He loves being able to work with people in the community, provide care when itโ€™s needed most, and truly make a difference in the lives of others.

When heโ€™s not on a call, you might find Bryan enjoying one of his favorite foods hot dogs or relaxing with his favorite movie, Jaws ๐Ÿฆˆ.

Weโ€™re grateful to have Bryanโ€™s experience, compassion, and commitment as part of our HCAD family! ๐Ÿ’™

Congratulations to all of the Howard County bands on their awards today. We had a great time on standby. Happy to be the...
10/12/2025

Congratulations to all of the Howard County bands on their awards today. We had a great time on standby. Happy to be there if needed.

We had a great time Friday evening at the โ€œThings That Goโ€ event at the Glasgow High School parking lot. We had so much ...
10/11/2025

We had a great time Friday evening at the โ€œThings That Goโ€ event at the Glasgow High School parking lot. We had so much fun talking with future EMS crews! ๐Ÿ˜

๐Ÿš‘ Taking a quick pause this week from our   series โ€” but we still want to hear from YOU! ๐Ÿ’ฌWhat questions do you have abo...
10/07/2025

๐Ÿš‘ Taking a quick pause this week from our series โ€” but we still want to hear from YOU! ๐Ÿ’ฌ

What questions do you have about your Howard County Ambulance service?
โœ… How calls work?
โœ… What itโ€™s like to be an EMT?
โœ… Or what topics youโ€™d like to see us post about next?

Itโ€™s High School Rodeo weekend at the Fairgrounds!  Weโ€™re happy to be here providing stand-by support for all the action...
10/05/2025

Itโ€™s High School Rodeo weekend at the Fairgrounds! Weโ€™re happy to be here providing stand-by support for all the action.

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