American Medical Response - AMR Independence/South Platte

SantaCaliGon Days 2024 was a success! AMR Crews answered 53 calls for service from the festival grounds resulting in 20 patient transports to area hospitals. We also had hundreds stop by to learn about Hands-Only CPR and the Vial Of Life Program.

If you have any questions about Hands Only CPR Training or the Vial of Life Program please send us a message!

Today's the day! The annual SantaCaliGon festival kicks off today at noon. Thousands will descend on downtown Independence over the next four days. AMR Independence will have crews on site all weekend to assist those who need us. We will also have our tent up teaching folks about CPR. Stop by and say hi and learn this valuable skill!

If you are attending this weekend drink plenty of water. While the oppressive heat of the last week has subsided, it will still be warm out. Wear comfortable foot wear. And most importantly, keep an eye on those kiddos!

Congratulations to our 3 newest Paramedic school graduates, Mady Wasserman, Josh Walker, and Chase Teliha. We are proud of you!

Great Work Officer McCoy!

Three EMTs from AMR Independence departed yesterday to the southeast to assist with the response to Hurricane Debby. They are currently staged in strike teams like the one pictured waiting for assignment.

Please be safe, we are proud of you!

(Photo credit: EMT A. Conner)

What a great time at McCoy Park Sunday evening! The weather was beautiful and so much fun was had. We had a great time meeting everyone! Thank you to the Independence Police Department and Independence Fire Dept for joining us! Already looking forward to our next field day!

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Celebrating our freedoms with some colorful controlled explosions tonight? While we love a good party, make sure we don't get invited for the wrong reasons!

Congratulations Capt. Lesley Cutsforth on being named Employee Of The Quarter. Capt. Cutsforth was overwhelmingly nominated by her teammates for her leadership, mentorship, and clinical excellence.

Great work Lesley!

There are no words to express the loss being felt by our friends at LSFD. We are here to support you any way we can.

To all emergency responders everywhere, check on your brothers, sisters, co-workers. We are all in this together.

We extend our deepest sympathy and condolences to the Lee's Summit Fire Department and the Martin family.

It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Captain Gene Martin, an esteemed and dedicated member of our team for the past 30 years. Captain Martin's unwavering commitment and service have left an indelible mark on our organization and the community.

Throughout his three decades of service, Captain Martin exemplified the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and dedication. His contributions have been invaluable, and his absence will be profoundly felt by all who had the privilege of knowing and working with him.

In this time of mourning, we encourage everyone to support one another as we navigate this difficult period. Captain Martin's legacy will continue to inspire and guide us as we move forward.

We extend our deepest condolences to Captain Martin's family, friends, and Fire Department family.

Further details regarding memorial services will be shared as they become available.

Congratulations Dennis Young on your retirement. Today marks Dennis' last day after 34+ years of service to AMR and the Independence area.

Thank you Dennis! Enjoy your retirement!

Congratulations to our hometown Kansas City Mavericks! ECHL Western Conference Champions!

On this day we remember and honor those that gave the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our country.

National EMS Week Began in 1974 under the direction of President Gerald Ford to recognize EMS professionals and raise awareness. While EMS has changed a great deal since, the purpose in this week has not.

To all of the brave, dedicated, and professional EMS Providers, Happy EMS Week 2024!

We are pleased to announce our operation recently earned reaccreditation with the Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services (CAAS). The operation was first accredited in 2005 managing an advanced life support (ALS) and basic life support (BLS) system. CAAS accreditation is designed to help EMS agencies increase organizational performance and efficiency, increase clinical quality and decrease risk and liability. AMR Independence/South Platte is one of only 3 CAAS Accredited EMS providers in the state of Missouri.

For more information on CAAS and the Accreditation process please visit

Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services (CAAS) Driven to a Higher Standard

Happy Mothers Day to all the Mom's out there!

Today we visited our friends at Little Angel's Preschool. The kids got the chance to get up close with our crews and equipment, and even got to take home some gifts as well.

Congratulations Paramedic Megan Shuler on being named the Employee Of The Quarter for the first quarter of 2024. Paramedic Shuler was nominated by her peers for her dedication to AMR and her high level of patient care. During her 7 years with AMR Megan has been active with our employee advisory committee and our Mental Health Team. Congratulations Megan and thank you for your hard work!

All of western Missouri including Independence and Southern Platte County have been placed under a Tornado Watch until 4 A.M. Tuesday morning.

A watch means conditions exist for tornados to develop while a warning means a tornado has been spotted or appears on radar.

This is a night time storm system. How will you get the warnings?

There is a potential for severe weather tonight. The main threat will be strong wind gusts (over 70 mph) and a possible tornado. This will be a night time event. Have a way to get warnings that will wake you up, don't depend on outdoor sirens!

As we continue through National Emergency Telecommunicator Week we are celebrating Mr Chris George.

Chris George was recently honored by the Mid-America Regional Council for 25 years of service. Mr. George serves with AMR in our Emergency Communications Center while also serving as a Firefighter with the Belton (MO) Fire Department.

Congratulations Chris on reaching this milestone and thank you for your continued service to all the communities you serve!

This week we celebrate the voice. The calming voice on the other side of that 911 call. The voice that gets us where we need to go. This week is National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week. Thank you all for your service to the community!

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FOUND SAFE! THANK YOU TO ALL WHO HELPED TODAY!
After an extensive area check was conduct in the area of 37th and Crysler Ave and prior to deploying K9 units, it was decided to do one more walk through of the residence. The juvenile was located safe and unharmed inside the residence during this additional search of the home. The family is thankful for the community's response to their missing family member and ecstatic that he is safe and home with them.

MISSING CHILD- Blake is 3 years old and was last seen around 3:15 pm when he walked out the back door of an address in the area of 37th St S and south Crysler Ave. He has light brown hair, blue eyes and was last seen wearing a yellow t-shirt, blue shorts, with black and red Under Armour shoes.
If you see him or come in contact with him please reach out to dispatch at 816-836-3600 or 911 so we can get Blake reunited with his family.

UPDATE : The tornado watch for the KC Metro has been canceled. The tornado threat still exists for central Missouri if you happen to be traveling this evening.

No foolin' about this one. The entire KC Metropolitan area is under a Tornado Watch until 11 pm tonight. Stay tuned to local TV or your favorite weather app.

Remember, outdoor warning sirens are not designed to warn folks inside or wake them from sleep.

A tornado watch has been issued for parts of Kansas and Missouri until 11 PM CDT.

Be Weather Aware today!

Scattered thunderstorms expected today after 3 PM with severe weather possible. Main threats include damaging winds, large hail, and isolated tornadoes. Localized, minor flooding is possible. Temperatures around freezing possible overnight WED through FRI.