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Paramedics, nurses, and other healthcare professionals are collaborating to offer free lifesaving training across St. Charles County to commemorate World Trauma Day. On Saturday, October 17, representatives from St. Charles County Ambulance District [SCCAD], BJC Healthcare, and SSM Health will offer multiple sessions of Stop the Bleed – a 45-minute course designed to instill confidence […]

The National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians [NAEMT], together with EMS World magazine, announced this week the recipients of the 2026 National EMS Awards of Excellence. St. Charles County Ambulance District [SCCAD] was honored with the Wellness & Resiliency Award, which recognizes one organization’s efforts to integrate and prioritize employees’ physical and mental health. The […]

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 […]