SCCAD Recognized with OLGA Award
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 […]
Keeping Kids Safe on Halloween
A quick costume check and some discussion surrounding safe trick-or-treating can make Halloween night safe for families across our community. Plus, some tips for drivers traveling amid the ghosts, goblins, and ghouls!
SCCAD Announces Line of Duty Death of Paramedic Michael Clarke
It is with immense sadness and grief that St. Charles County Ambulance District [SCCAD] announces the line of duty death of Paramedic Michael Clarke (27), a two-year veteran of the department. Shortly before 7 a.m. this morning, the advanced life support unit on which Paramedic Clarke was working was assigned to a 911 call. When […]
Monitoring Hurricane-Related Supply Chain Issues
St. Charles County Ambulance District and other healthcare agencies in the St. Louis Metro area are closely monitoring supply chain concerns related to Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Deputy Chief Jeremy Hollrah spoke with Fox 2’s Jeff Bernthal about IV fluid and other items that could be impacted in the coming weeks. https://youtu.be/-DTSbI1tJV0?feature=shared
SCCAD Mourns Loss of Paramedic Taylor Bookout
It is with profound sadness that St. Charles County Ambulance District announces the active-duty death of Paramedic Taylor Bookout, a seven-year veteran of the District. Taylor passed on September 8 surrounded by family after a heroic multi-year battle with cancer. Like many with the District, Taylor’s journey with SCCAD began in our Training Academy, where […]
First Responders Remind Public of Free Car Seat Installations
Throughout the St. Louis region, a network of Safe Kids-certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians are available to help parents determine the correct type of car seat for their infant, toddler or child, assist with proper fitting, and install the seat in a vehicle. For those who cannot afford safe transportation for their child, cost-free car […]
SCCAD Earns AHA Mission: Lifeline Gold, Honor Roll Status
The Summer Olympics’ opening ceremonies are days away, but St. Charles County Ambulance District [SCCAD] paramedics have already earned gold status! This week, the organization was recognized at the highest possible level by the American Heart Association, which released its annual list of Mission: Lifeline honorees. SCCAD was also named to the Target: Heart Attack […]
Paramedics Focus On Trauma Care In Active Shooter Training
Firefighters and police officers joined SCCAD paramedics for the series of exercises, which focused on rapid extraction and treatment. https://youtu.be/R-tgOskMbQQ?feature=shared
Paramedics, Police Aim For Regional Drone Approach
SCCAD and St. Charles County Police Department have partnered to create a collaborative, regional unmanned aircraft program to combat crimes and respond to emergencies. https://youtu.be/HYKq4QZKdOU?feature=shared
Residents’ Investment Aids Paramedic Staffing
In 2022, residents approved Proposition Paramedic, a seven-cent tax levy increase to aid in recruitment & retention. Fox 2’s Elliott Davis checked in with Chief Cope to learn more about the tremendous impact the funds generated by the ballot initiative have made. https://youtu.be/sC9UNC_kLfc?feature=shared