Grundy County EMS

08/04/2025

We hope to see everyone this evening (8/4/25) at the retirement reception for Steve Tracy at the emergency services complex located at 1001 e. 17th Street in Trenton from 5pm-8pm. Stop by and reminice, eat some cake, share some laughs and celebrate Steve's retirement!

07/30/2025

At end-of-shift this morning, Paramedic Steve Tracy walked out of the station for the last time as an employee of Grundy County Ambulance and took his first steps on a new path: enjoying a well-earned retirement!

Steve first entered the field of EMS 37 years ago, enrolling in an EMT class in Laredo, Missouri instructed by Bill Meeker. After obtaining his license he worked for a year as an EMT before going on to become a Paramedic through the program at Grand River Tech in Chillicothe, Missouri. He provided patient care as a Paramedic for several area EMS agencies, prior to becoming the director at Grundy County in 2003- a position he held for almost 20 years.

He leaves behind a strong legacy of dedication and service to Grundy County and its citizens.

Join us to celebrate Steve's career - a reception is being held at the emergency services complex at 1001 e. 17th St. on August 4th, from 5pm to 8pm.

07/16/2025

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07/09/2025

GCA and EMS agencies across the country advocate at the local, State, and Federal level for EMS to be recognized as an essential service.

Currently, Missouri remains one of the many states that does not consider EMS to be an essential service for its citizens (only 21 states currently do).

This video is the first in a series of three, designed to raise awareness about the importance of Federal and State law recognizing EMS as essential, particularly in rural areas and communities.

And what can be done about it.Thanks to our sponsor, T-Mobile: http://t-mobile.com/FirstRespondersHere's a pretty obvious statement: In the more rural, sprea...

06/26/2025

Grundy County Ambulance (GCA) has taken a significant step in advancing prehospital patient care by adopting Hinckley Medical’s OneWeight ambulance gurney scale and - in the very near future - the OneDose EMS protocol-workflow app.

The scales enable providers to collect a precise patient weight in critical situations, virtually eliminating any errors in delivering weight-based medications. This is particularly important for one of our most vulnerable populations, pediatric patients.

The OneWeight app not only allows providers to have the service’s clinical guidelines at their fingertips, (which is incredibly helpful on its own) it connects with the gurney scale via Bluetooth, providing tailored drug dosages and infusion rates calculated using the patient’s weight and GCA’s clinical guidelines.

The adoption of new technology aligns with GCA’s mission to provide the best in pre-hospital care and highlights the services commitment to equipping our responders with the most advanced tools available to improve patient outcomes.

06/21/2025

⚠️Dangerous Heat Warning⚠️

Hazardous heat continues today and Sunday. Heat index values today reach 100° to 106° across the region. Gusty winds around 30-35 MPH unfortunately act more like a blast furnace than a cooling breeze. Overnight lows tonight struggle to reach 75°F bringing little relief from the heat.

☑️Limit time outdoors in during peak heat during the day!
☑️Take frequent breaks in the shade!
☑️Drink plenty of fluids!
☑️Take advantage of air conditioning!

Please take a moment to review the signs of heat related illness. Being able to recognize and treat heat related illnesses may save someone’s life.

06/11/2025

We are now accepting applications for our EMT Training Program.

SCHEDULE:

The course will run from October 2025 through June 2026.
(Roughly six months for the classroom portion, and two months for clinical rotations, testing in the last month)

Classes will be held on Mondays and Thursdays, 6:00pm to 9:00pm
and some Saturdays from 9am-12 noon

COURSE COMPOSITION:

The course is predominately a traditional face-to-face classroom but does make extensive use of an online learning platform, especially for testing purposes. Students are required to have a working email, reliable internet access and a tablet, laptop, or smart device throughout the program.

COST:

Full tuition for the program is $800.00
There is a $400.00 Initial payment, due by Sept. 15th.
The remaining $400 is due by the end of class and must be paid in full before a certificate of course completion (required to qualify for testing) can be issued.

Student textbook, online learning package, classroom materials, and uniform items are provided. Registration fees associated with testing and licensure are the responsibility of the student.

ELIGIBILITY

Space is limited (Maximum of 10 students), and admission to the program will involve an application process. To be considered for admission to the program, an individual must:

• Be 18 years of age by the end of class
• Have a HS Diploma or equivalent by the end of class
• Have a valid driver’s license
• Have no criminal record
• Have reliable internet and a valid email
• Have access to a smart phone, tablet, or PC
• Complete an application
• Complete an interview

To request an application packet and be placed on an email list to receive notifications on the enrollment process: email emsdirector@grundycountymo.com with “EMT CLASS 2025-26” in the subject line.

The application deadlines is August 1st.

After August 1st applicants will be interviewed, and by August 15th up to 10 applicants will be selected for the Fall Class of 2025-26.

Applicants will be notified of their status by email and receive further information on how to precede from that point.

06/01/2025

June is National Safety Month, an annual event in the US initiated by the National Safety Council. The month is dedicated to promoting safety awareness and preventing injuries and deaths in the workplace, on the road, and in homes and communities.

The first week of June is also National CPR and AED Awareness Week.

Grundy County Ambulance works in partnership with the Trenton Fire Department, the Grundy County Health Department, and Wright Memorial Hospital to offer CPR training in our area. In addition to keeping our healthcare professionals and first responders up to date on their certifications, we offer a variety of training to the public and can assist schools, churches, and community organizations in procuring AEDs.

When an emergency arises, knowing CPR and how to use an AED can save lives.

Jennifer Valdez said she was given a second chance after someone executed CPR correctly when Valdez suffered two heart attacks. She said she now touches peop...

05/23/2025

The Friday during National EMS week is EMS recognition day. This year’s theme, “We care. For everyone.” encourages us to celebrate the dedication of EMS professionals as they can be called to care day or night, in a big city or a small town, or to a traffic crash or a private residence.

Recently, we helped our good friends at University Health produce a video highlighting their relationship with EMS.

Paramedics knew this crash survivor needed a Level One Trauma Center...University Health is ready 24/7.

05/22/2025

May is National STOP THE BLEED® month. The Thursday of EMS Week also marks National STOP THE BLEED® Day.

The STOP THE BLEED® campaign was initially developed at USAMRDC's Combat Casualty Care Research Program in 2015 as part of a cooperative effort with the U.S. National Security Council and the American College of Surgeons, and has become one of the largest and fastest growing public health initiatives in the United States.

The campaign is aimed at directly saving lives—through an effort to increase public awareness and encourage people and organizations across the world to get trained with life-saving STOP THE BLEED® techniques so they can be ready to take action and stop everyday instances of life-threatening bleeding in their homes and communities.

From experience, we know that many people are shocked to find out some of the statistics about life threatening bleeding and response times, and that this often propels people into action:

It only takes 3-5 minutes to die from blood loss, but it takes an average of 7-10 minutes for first responders to arrive on the scene.

35% of pre-hospital deaths are due to blood loss, and traumatic injury is the leading cause of death for people below age 46.

Ultimately, death from life-threatening bleeding is one of the most preventable, solvable, yet least talked about public health crises in the United States. Many lives that have been lost from traumatic bleeding could have been saved if someone at the scene knew how to stop bleeding before professional help arrived. Getting STOP THE BLEED® trained is one of the most powerful ways to ensure you and your loved ones are protected from any life-threatening bleeding emergency.

Empower yourself to save lives. For more information contact your local health department, hospital, Fire Department, or EMS service. You can also find classes or take the course virtually at stopthebleed.org .

10/01/2024

Grundy County Ambulance Crews have a new look this month; They will be wearing these shirts to show support for Breast Cancer Awareness. Please show your support by going to HyVee (October 11th, from 11am to 2pm) for the Grundy County Breast Cancer Support Annual Fundraiser cookout.

09/22/2024