North Crawford County Ambulance District

Please help them fund this project if you are able to! This is a great tool in the community.

Come on out and take a look!!!

Inflation hitting close to home?? We feel the pain with you! Let's play a game. We will call it, "Guess the Price of Healthcare!"

In this picture I have put three items, it is your job to guess which one is the most expensive and add how much you believe it cost us to purchase. I will reveal the answer after I get enough guesses.

From L to R:
TXA: A medication given intravenously to help the body maintain its ability to clot during significant bleeding incidents.

LUCAS Puck: The LUCAS device does chest compressions during CPR. The puck fits on the end of the piston and provides contact with the patient's chest.

Bag Valve Mask: This device we use to give you breaths in the instance you stop doing it on your own. It is connected to an oxygen supply and the user squeezes it once every 6 seconds or so to provide you with ventilations.

Also, I would like to add we aggressively price compare through different vendors for the best price.

A huge thank you to our friends from Peoples Bank! Staff showed up and provided crews with a fantastic BBQ meal for EMS Week!! Thank you for your kindness and generosity!!!

Employee Spotlight: This month's featured employee is A-Shift Paramedic James Jones!

Tell us about your career: Have been in emergency services since the age of approximately 11 years old starting a a cadet firefighter, police explorer, dispatcher, law enforcement, member of Cuba Fire Protection District and now as a Full time Paramedic with North Crawford County Ambulance District and Part Time Paramedic with Steelville Ambulance District for approximately 2 ½ year. Am currently a member with the Crawford County E-911 board of directors.

Tell us about your family: I have been with my wife Sara for approximately 10-Years, and we have been blessed with 3 beautiful and unique children, Miriam, Emmalin, Sawyer.

What do you do when not at work (hobbies/interests)?: Spend time with family, working outside, and being at the fire house. I enjoy the multitude of trainings I get to attend with Cuba Fire and North Crawford.

If you were doing something besides this career, what would it be? Agriculture Teacher/FFA advisor

Unusual or little-known fact about you?:
I am very detail oriented and have a dry sense of humor

What is playing on your car radio right now or a TV show you never miss?: Rural Radio or Rodeo

What is one thing in this world you are proud of?:
My wife with her tremendous heart for myself and our kids

What is your favorite candy/snack?: Nutty Buddy and milk or Heath Bars

North Crawford County Ambulance District
April 24th, 2024
***News Release***

On April 24th, 2024, NCCAD Board Members and the NCCAD Chief Jeremy Stetina attended a special board meeting with the Bourbon Fire Protection District to discuss the temporary housing of an Ambulance and Personnel at the Bourbon Fire Station. After safety concerns for employees were brought to the attention of the NCCAD Board of Directors at our last meeting. NCCAD House 2 was temporarily closed. The safety of the employees and staff was the only consideration taken when the decision was made, and the expediency of the closing was necessary.

Chief Stetina began working on solutions to find temporary housing to allow for the continued local ambulance service for the Bourbon/Leasburg area. Tonight, the Bourbon Fire Protection District has graciously offered the usage of their building to help resume around the clock local staffing for the Bourbon/Leasburg area. There will be some logistics to work out, but we expect to have a crew housed at BFPD at 0800 hours on April 25th, 2024, and continue around the clock local coverage. We will continue to work with BFPD to determine the and discuss futures options if necessary. We can't thank BFPD enough for offering their facility and we ask that the community support us while we mitigate the current issues at NCCAD House 2. We are exploring cost-effective solutions to ensure employee safety and help better serve this great community.

Seeing emergency services working together tonight to help one another out when needed, only shows what a great community we have and serve.

NCCAD Board of Directors

***********Effective Immediately***********
Due to ongoing safety concerns, North Crawford County Ambulance District is announcing the temporary closure of Station 2 in Bourbon. This decision has been made to ensure the well-being and safety of our staff and the community we serve.
During this closure, we want to reassure the public that emergency services will continue without interruption. Calls to Station 2 will be rerouted to the next closest station to maintain service coverage.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and are working diligently to address these concerns quickly and thoroughly. Safety is our utmost priority, and we are committed to resuming operations at Station 2 as soon as it is safe to do so.
For emergencies, please continue to dial 911 as usual. For all other inquiries, you may contact our main office at [573-885-3793]. We will keep the public updated through our website and local media as more information becomes available.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
~North Crawford County Ambulance District Board of Directors

This month's employee spotlight is William Melton. William is one of the longest serving employees of the ambulance district. We are very happy to employees that dedicate their careers to serving our residents!

Employee Spotlight

Tell us about your career:
I started with NCCAD part time in 1997 and in 1998 transitioned to full time. I have a total of 27 years of experience here!

What do you do when not at work (hobbies/interests)?:
I enjoy working my mini farm.

If you were doing something besides this career, what would it be?
I would do architecture.

Unusual or little-known fact about you?:
I’m an Eagle Scout.

What is playing on your car radio right now or a TV show you never miss?:
Political talk radio and on television it is Greg Gutfield

What is one thing in this world you are proud of?:
To be an American!

What is your favorite candy/snack?
Licorice

It's not my intention to bombard you, but today is the day to vote!! When you are at the polls, please consider what you can do to propel our agency forward and allow us to give you the best possible care!! Also, I would like to thank everyone who has had a hand in the campaign.

Press Release
On March 25th, 2024 at approximately 1558 hours, North Crawford County Ambulance District with Chief Officer, Cuba Fire Department with Chief Officer, Cuba Police, and Missouri State Highway Patrol were dispatched to a 2-vehicle commercial truck accident scene at the 212-mile marker of I-44 east bound lanes. Early reports indicated up to 5 tractor trailer units involved with one on its side and another jack - knifed and unknown number of patients on scene. Due to the potential number of patients and highway speeds, NCCAD Chief Officer upgraded the status to a Mass Casualty Incident. Crawford County CenCom requested additional ambulance resources from Missouri Baptist EMS, St. James EMS, and Steelville EMS for a scene response. NCCAD unit 3617 staffed with 2 Paramedics and 1 EMT student arrived on scene and started triage of the patients. Upon arrival of the NCCAD Chief Officer, EMS command was established.

Initial rapid triage indicated no drivers reported injuries, and the MCI was downgraded and handled by the crew of 3617. 2 patients were evaluated on scene and refused care, and 3 additional drivers refused evaluation. Cuba Fire Department arrived on scene and started Fire Command Operations in conjunction with removal of the vehicles from the scene. An additional declaration of a medical emergency was reported in traffic but was unsubstantiated.

Hello Friends,
I respectfully come to you at this time regarding an upcoming and important election. On April 2nd, 2024 voters in the North Crawford County Ambulance District will go to the polls regarding a proposed bond issue. I’ve attached pictures of the informational flyer for your consideration. In late 2023 my family and I started exploring our options for where we would like to have our forever home. I saw an opportunity to place my family within a small, rural community, and it appealed to us. What I brought to the citizens of our county is a prior work history with Cole County Emergency Medical Services as a Battalion Chief/Critical Care Medic and a part time position with Mercy Hospitals aboard the aircraft Life Line 2 as a Flight Medic and 25 years of EMS experience.

Your North Crawford County Ambulance District Board of Directors has been busy working extremely hard to bring you quality pre-hospital healthcare, and they have chosen me to lead that charge. During my first two and half months, I have observed close-knit communities, that offer excellent support to their first responders and public safety personnel. I have observed full time and volunteer community members go above and beyond to help neighbors.

It goes without saying that inflation is hurting everyone. The cost of everything seems to have sky rocketed. The Board of Directors, with hesitation, come to the people of the county asking support to allow us to expand and add high quality infrastructure back to the community. In the last 2 months alone, we have added high quality advanced education, training, and in a short period of time we will roll out some of the best clinical guidelines in the state. In the near future your NCCAD pre-hospital providers will start utilizing advanced IV infusion pumps, training, and medications to extend our abilities to match the quality of care only available in the most progressive agencies. It is my goal to continue this trend of rapid and dynamic improvement. These changes come at a steep cost to the District, and for this and many other reasons we now must go to the polls. Please consider this when voting in the April 2nd election.

Yours in Service,
Chief Jeremy Stetina MSSA, FP-C
[email protected]

Press Release

On March 14th, 2024 at approximately 0718 hours North Crawford County Ambulance District along with Cuba Fire Department and Cuba Police were dispatched the intersection of State Highway 19 and State Highway P. Initial reports indicated a 2-vehicle accident involving a passenger vehicle and a school bus containing students. North Crawford County Ambulance District sent (2) two Advanced Life Support Ambulances whom arrived on scene for patient care. All parties involved were triaged by a Paramedic and no patients were transported.

Employee Spotlight for March is Juan Noyes EMT-B.

Tell us about your career:
I have been an EMT for 2.5 years and have been employed with North Crawford County Ambulance District since I received my license. Before that, I worked in hospital security and volunteered for our local fire department.
What do you do when not at work (hobbies/interests)?:
I like to relax at home, go hiking or shoot/build different types of guns.
If you were doing something besides this career, what would it be?
I would work as a full-time firefighter.
Unusual or little-known fact about you?:
My mustache is my pride and joy.
What is playing on your car radio right now or a TV show you never miss?:
Podcasts or any country music that does not usually play on the radio
What is one thing in this world you are proud of?:
My military service in the United States Army.
What is your favorite candy/snack?:
All flavors of M&M’s

Employee Spotlight for the Month of February, Paramedic Conner Payne. Extra Fact: Conner is the daughter of B-Shift Captain Bobby Payne!

Tell us about your career:
I have been in EMS for 2 years. I completed both EMT and Paramedic school at Mineral Area College. I have worked part time for North Crawford County since getting my EMT license and just recently started full time. I also work part time for Washington County Ambulance District

Tell us about your family:
I am currently engaged and plan to get married in June. I have 2 older sisters that have given me the sweetest nieces and nephews. My mom is my biggest supporter in everything I do. My dad showed me the way to this career, as he is also a paramedic. I also just recently rescued a kitten named Ellie.

What do you do when not at work (hobbies/interests)?:
When not at work I like to relax at home, spend time with friends and family, and play video games.

If you were doing something besides this career, what would it be?
Now that I am in EMS I couldn’t imagine doing anything else, but before getting into this field I considered becoming a veterinarian.

Unusual or little-known fact about you?:
I am terrible at cooking, but I love to bake desserts!

What is playing on your car radio right now or a TV show you never miss?:
I never miss an episode of Criminal Minds.

What is one thing in this world you are proud of?:
I am proud of the job I get to do. It is an honor and a privilege to serve a community and give back to people in their time of need.

What is your favorite candy/snack?:
My favorite candy is sour patch watermelons

Employee Spotlight
Kourtney W. B Shift Paramedic

-Tell us about your career:
I’ve been in EMS for 3 years now. I started off working at Mercy and continued my career at North Crawford County and Steelville for 2 and a half years.
-Tell us about your family:
I’m married to my High School sweetheart Tristan Woods. I have one brother and two sisters.
-What do you do when not at work (hobbies/interests)?:
When I’m not at work I am playing with my dogs at home or spending time with my niece and nephew.
-If you were doing something besides this career, what would it be?
Other than EMS my career would be in teaching or creative arts.
-Unusual or little-known fact about you?:
Unknown fact about me is that I lived right outside Glacier National Park for 4 years as a child.
-What is playing on your car radio right now or a TV show you never miss?:
A show I never miss is Grey’s Anatomy!
-What is one thing in this world you are proud of?:
One thing in this world that I am proud of is my education.
-What is your favorite candy/snack?:
My favorite snack is a Dr. Pepper slushee from Mobil!

Your North Crawford County Ambulance District's total calls for service in 2023!

Wow, thank you to the Bourbon Ministerial Alliance for these beautiful key chains for staff members. ❤️🚑

A big thank you too Lasting Hope Assembly of God for dropping these special treats and snacks for our crews at house two in Bourbon!

NCCAD B-Shift reminding everyone to have a fun and safe weekend in Crawford County! 🚑

Personnel in photo from left to right, Paramedic/captain Bobby Payne, EMT Chris Beadle, Paramedic Grace Phares, and EMT Amber Hinson.

B-shift enjoying dinner, each shift for ems week got to enjoy a meal paid for by admin. ❤️

Thank you to FCNB Bank for dropping off donuts yesterday for EMS week.

We appreciate it! ❤️🚑

A big shout out to Peoples Bank for providing lunch for NCCAD for EMS week today! ❤️🚑

Thank you to Crawford CenCom for the treat baskets for our employees for EMS week! ❤️🚑

It’s the beginning of EMS week at NCCAD!

A lot of fun stuff planned for each of the crews on rotation this week! All crews, management, and board of directors do there best to serve our community! ❤️🚑🚨

PR event today at the Saddle Club AKA cuba rough riders Sunday funday. Bullriding and barrel racing!

EMT Simmerly and EMT Hinson as stand by in the picture. 🚑

NOW HIRING for PRN Paramedics. Immediate openings.
$20 per hour.
12-hour 3rd Crew (Fridays and Saturdays 0800-2000) and 24-hour fill-in shifts available. Willing to split 24 hour shifts into 12s. You submit availability on a monthly basis.
48 hours of paid orientation (at full hourly rate).
Holiday, Call-in, and Transfer incentives.
Applications are available at the NCCAD business office at 101 American Way in Cuba and also online at NCCAD-ems.org. Please contact LeighAnne ([email protected]) with questions.

*Please do not respond to this post with employment or application questions, as this page is not regularly accessed by Administration.*

NOW HIRING for PRN Paramedics. Immediate openings.

$20 per hour.
12-hour 3rd Crew (Fridays and Saturdays 0800-2000) and 24-hour fill-in shifts available. Willing to split 24 hour shifts into 12s. You submit availability on a monthly basis.
48 hours of paid orientation (at full hourly rate).
Holiday, Call-in, and Transfer incentives.

Applications are available at the NCCAD business office at 101 American Way in Cuba and also online at NCCAD-ems.org. Please contact LeighAnne ([email protected]) with questions.

573-885-3793

*Please do not respond to this post with employment or application questions, as this page is not regularly accessed by Administration.*

The NCCAD business office will be closed Friday, Dec 23rd and Monday, Dec 26th in observance of the Christmas holiday.
As always, if you have an emergency and need medical assistance, DIAL 911.

Happy holidays to everyone in Crawford County and beyond. Have a blessed season, and stay warm!

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