St. Charles County Ambulance District [SCCAD] Paramedics extended their streak of being recognized by the American Heart Association’s [AHA] annual Mission: Lifeline program, being recognized once again at the highest-possible Gold level. 2025 marks SCCAD’s twelfth recognition as a Mission: Lifeline honoree in as many years, and its eighth Gold honor. In addition, the District […]

After three decades of service with St. Charles County Ambulance District [SCCAD], Chief Kelly Cope announced earlier this year that he will retire at the end of 2025. Following a robust selection process that drew applicants from all over the United States, William ‘Skip’ Stephens has been chosen as the District’s next Chief Executive Officer. […]

With annual call volume eclipsing 55,000 and trending upward, having the right assets in place to care for ill and injured individuals is pivotal for paramedics in St. Charles County. This year, St. Charles County Ambulance District [SCCAD] will invest $10 million in planned capital expenditures that will ensure rapid response times and an advanced […]

Grandma, Nana, Mimi, Oma – Grandmothers are affectionately known by many names. This month in St. Charles County, a group of safety and community-minded grandmothers (and grandfathers) affectionately dubbed “The MEMAW Brigade” are playing an integral role in providing paramedics and firefighters with unique, scenario-based training on improving diagnostic accuracy for the geriatric fall patients.  […]

Pursuant to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act [HIPAA] breach notification rule, St. Charles County Ambulance District [SCCAD] is notifying 1,265 patients that some of their electronic personal health information [ePHI] may have been impermissibly compromised as the result of a security incident that took place on January 17, 2025. A single user account […]

This morning at approximately 11 a.m., a St. Charles County Ambulance District advanced life support unit was involved in a serious motor vehicle accident on northbound Highway 21 south of Hillsboro on Jefferson County. The ambulance was struck from behind at a high rate of speed. The two paramedics involved in the MVA were alone […]

On Tuesday April 8, 2025 the qualified voters of election District 2, and District 4 will elect one Director for each District to the St Charles County Ambulance District Board of Directors to serve a three-year term.  Procedure for filing a declaration of candidacy for Director as follows: Filing will open at 8:00 a.m. on […]

On November 15, St. Charles County Ambulance District received an OLGA Award for Exemplary Collaboration, Partnership, or Regional Initiative from the East West Gateway Council of Governments. The honor was presented in recognition of the the District’s development and execution of the Paramedic Exploration Academy – a five-week authentic learning opportunity for students in grades […]