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From multi-system trauma to large vessel occlusions, paramedics at St. Charles County Ambulance District [SCCAD] are called upon daily to provide expert care in high-pressure moments. In the new podcast/vodcast “Patient Playback”, SCCAD Chief Medical Officer Dr. David K. Tan will talk directly with the clinicians responding to these high-acuity calls, breaking down the split-second, […]

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. 2026 marks SCCAD’s thirteenth recognition as a Mission: Lifeline honoree in as many years, and its ninth Gold honor. In addition, the District […]

Whole blood and blood products have long been used in hospital settings to aid patients suffering from a variety of medical conditions. Today, blood component transfusion is being used by St. Charles County Ambulance District [SCCAD] paramedics to positively impact the trajectory of critically ill or injured patients before they reach the emergency department.  On […]

St. Charles County Ambulance District [SCCAD] will celebrate the opening of its newest EMS station with an open house on Saturday, May 30 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Station 34 is located at 8050 Phoenix Parkway in O’Fallon, just east of Winghaven Boulevard. The day’s events will include tours of the new facility, emergency […]

In the upcoming April 7 General Municipal Election, voters in St. Charles County will be asked to consider a change to the primary method by which St. Charles County Ambulance District [SCCAD] is funded. If approved, Proposition EMS would provide real and personal property tax relief for residents throughout the county. SCCAD will seek approval […]

It is with profound sadness and grief that St. Charles County Ambulance District [SCCAD] announces the line of duty death of Lieutenant Sarah McCarthy, a 23-year veteran of the District. On November 21, McCarthy suffered chest pain while on-duty at SCCAD Station 12 in St. Peters, and was taken by colleagues via ambulance Missouri Baptist […]

As we prepare for ghouls and goblins to take to the streets in search of candy, we encourage everyone to take a few moments to review some basic information that can keep kids safe on Halloween night! https://youtu.be/LNbXdR8KVDI?si=Gofhm9GyDbm4a3_B

This week, St. Charles County Ambulance District [SCCAD] joins a growing number of emergency medical service [EMS] providers throughout the nation to offer lifesaving care traditionally delivered within hospitals. In partnership with ImpactLife, the District will launch a field blood product program to deliver packed red blood cells and plasma to patients experiencing significant blood […]

St. Charles County Ambulance District [SCCAD] Mobile Integrated Health [MIH] Captain Sherri Hercules is patient, empathetic, and dogged in her determination to advocate for those who may otherwise fall through the cracks in the healthcare system. This week, her long-standing efforts were recognized by the Missouri Emergency Medical Services Association [MEMSA] with their Community Paramedic […]

Excellence in airway care starts with culture, not complexity – backed by data, design and relentless feedback. This week, our Quality Improvement & Assurance team talked with EMS1 to share some of the ways SCCAD is elevating airway care in our community. Click here to check out the article.