Schuyler County Ambulance District

09/02/2026

09/01/2026

🚨SESSION 4 IS IN THE BOOKS! 🚨

Tonight’s lesson: LET’S CHECK THOSE VITALS! 🩺❤️

Our joint training series with Queen City Community Fire Department continued tonight, and things got hands-on!

This session was all about the basics that can make a BIG difference when someone calls 911:

🩺 Taking vital signs
🧠 Checking mental status
😣 Assessing pain levels
👀 Recognizing changes that could signal a serious problem

But here’s the BIG question… WHY DOES THIS MATTER?

When you call 911, every second counts. Sometimes our firefighters arrive before the ambulance, and that means they may be the first trained responders with you or your loved one.
If they can quickly obtain a blood pressure, pulse, respirations, oxygen level, temperature, mental status, and pain level, they can give the EMS crew a head start before we even arrive! 🚒➡️🚑

That information helps us walk through the door already knowing more about what we’re dealing with and it can help us recognize when a patient’s condition is changing.

This is exactly why we LOVE training together! ❤️
🚒 Fire + 🚑 EMS + 🤝 Teamwork = A stronger community!

We’re proud to continue building this partnership with the members of Queen City Community Fire Department. They’re putting in the time, asking questions, getting hands-on, and learning skills that can make a real difference for their neighbors.

SESSION 4: COMPLETE! ✅

What will we tackle in Session 5?

You’ll have to stay tuned!

08/31/2026

🚨 EXCITING NEWS, SCHUYLER COUNTY! 🚨

We have been working behind the scenes, and we’re excited to officially announce that Schuyler County Ambulance District now has a WEBSITE! 🎉🚑

🌐 Check it out now: www.schuylerems.com

This is more than just a website-it’s another way for YOUR ambulance district to connect with YOU! ❤️

As SCAD continues to grow, our website will grow right along with us. Here are just a few things you can find:

📅 Need an Event Standby?

Planning a community event, school activity, sporting event, or other gathering that needs an ambulance standby? You can now visit our website to submit your standby request!

🚑 Want to Join Our Team?

Interested in becoming part of the Schuyler County Ambulance District family? You can now see our current job openings and complete the initial steps of our application process right from the website.

📚 Looking for Training?

Check out the training opportunities we currently offer-and stay tuned! We have more educational and training opportunities coming very soon.

📖 Want to Know Our Story?

Ever wonder how Schuyler County Ambulance District got started? Take a look at Our Story and learn about our history, where we came from, and how far we’ve come.

📸 Help Us Preserve Our History!

Do you have old photographs, documents, or memories from the early years of Schuyler County Ambulance District? We would love to hear from you! If you have photos from the early days that you would be willing to share for possible use on our website, please email [email protected].

💳 Need Billing Information?

You can find additional information about ambulance billing on our website. And coming soon, you’ll be able to pay your bill directly online through our billing company!

And this is just the beginning!

We have more exciting additions and features coming soon, so make sure you check back often.

Thank you, Schuyler County, for continuing to support YOUR ambulance district. We’re proud to serve this community, and we’re excited to have another way to keep you informed, connected, and involved. ❤️🚑

👉 Go check it out and explore the new website!

🌐 www.schuylerems.com

Schuyler County Ambulance District provides 24/7 emergency medical services to the residents of Schuyler County, including Greentop, Lancaster, Queen City, Downing, Coatsville, and Glenwood. Based in Lancaster, our dedicated team delivers fast, professional, and compassionate care across all 308

08/29/2026

🏈 Football is BACK! 🏈🐏

Tonight was the season kickoff for Schuyler R-1 School District Rams Football, and our Schuyler County Ambulance District crew was proud to be there for the first Friday night under the lights! 🚑❤️

Our team loves these standby events-not only because we’re there to be ready if our community needs us, but because we get to support our local students, athletes, coaches, families, and school.

It’s always a great night when our community comes together to cheer on the Rams!

And while tonight may have been all about football, we’re already looking forward to all the other school sporting events throughout the year! 🏀⚾️🥎🏃‍♀️

From the football field to the gym, track, diamond, and everywhere in between, we’re excited to be there supporting our Rams all season long!

Tonight was a great kickoff and we’d definitely call that a WIN for the community! 🙌

Good luck this season, Rams! 🐏GO RAMS! ❤️🩶

08/27/2026

Why Pediatric Emergency Training Matters to Our Community

When a child is having a medical emergency, every second matters! Caring for a pediatric patient requires more than simply applying adult emergency care to a smaller body.

This week, the Schuyler County Ambulance District team completed a two-day, 16-hour Emergency Pediatric Care (EPC) Certification.

So, what does that mean for our community?

Children have different anatomy, physiology, vital signs, medication dosages, airway considerations, and responses to illness and injury than adults. Pediatric emergencies can also be difficult to recognize because children may compensate for serious illness or injury until they suddenly become very sick.

EPC training gives our providers additional education and hands-on preparation to:

🔹 Recognize the signs of a seriously ill or injured child
🔹 Identify pediatric emergencies early
🔹 Manage pediatric airways and breathing problems
🔹 Understand pediatric assessment and vital signs
🔹 Safely determine weight-based medication and treatment needs
🔹 Respond to traumatic injuries and other emergencies involving children
🔹 Provide appropriate care while preparing for transport to a higher level of care

The reality is that pediatric emergencies may not happen often in a rural EMS system, but when that call does come, we need to be ready!

Our community has children in our schools, homes, daycares, sports programs, farms, and neighborhoods. Being prepared to care for them is an important part of being prepared to care for our entire community.

At Schuyler County Ambulance District, we believe specialized education is an investment in the people we serve. Our goal is to continually strengthen our knowledge and skills so that when you call 911, you can trust that we are prepared to provide the best care possible, no matter the patient's age.

A special thank you to Instructor Micheal Robinson for providing our team with this important 16-hour certification and helping us continue to advance pediatric readiness in Schuyler County.

08/27/2026

Pediatric Readiness & A Heartfelt Thank You

Last night, the Schuyler County Ambulance District team completed important hands-on training focused on Pediatric Readiness. ❤️‍🩹

When a child needs emergency medical care, every second matters. Pediatric emergencies can be especially challenging for families and for healthcare providers because children are not simply “small adults.” Their medical needs, equipment, medications, communication, and treatment can be very different.

That is why ongoing, hands-on pediatric training is so important.

Our commitment to our community means making sure our team is prepared to care for patients of every age-including our youngest and most vulnerable community members. Training like this helps our providers stay prepared, confident, and ready to respond when a child or family needs us most.

A Special Thank You to Andy

Last night's training was also bittersweet as it marked the final education session with the Schuyler County Ambulance District for Andrew “Andy” Mericle with the EMS Education - University Hospital.

For the past two years, Andy has made the trip to Schuyler County every month to provide education, hands-on training, and continued clinical development for our team.

His dedication has made a lasting impact on our organization and, ultimately, on the patients and families we serve. Andy has been a tremendous part of our growth as a team, and his willingness to invest his time and knowledge in rural EMS has meant so much to us.

While we are incredibly excited for Andy as he begins a new position within the University of Missouri system, we are also very sad to see him leave us. The next instructor has some very big shoes to fill!

Andy, thank you for the countless hours you have invested in our team, for challenging us to continue learning, and for helping us provide better care to the people of Schuyler County. Your impact will continue long after your last training session with us.

We wish you nothing but the very best in this next chapter of your journey with MU! 💛

We also extend our sincere appreciation to EMS Education - University Hospital for their continued partnership and support of rural EMS education.

And as always, we thank our Medical Director, Dr. Joshua Stilley, for his continued leadership, support, and commitment to clinical excellence.

At Schuyler County Ambulance District, we believe that training is an investment in our community. Every class, every skill, and every hour spent learning helps us be better prepared for the moment our community needs us most.

08/25/2026

🩸 STOP THE BLEED Training | Schuyler County R-1 School District 🩸

On August 17, 2026, the Schuyler County Ambulance District had the opportunity to provide STOP THE BLEED training to 75 staff members of the Schuyler R-1 School District.

Preparing our community for emergencies starts with education, training, and partnership. In a serious bleeding emergency, the actions taken in the first few minutes can make a lifesaving difference.

We are proud to partner with our local schools and organizations to help provide the knowledge and skills needed to respond when it matters most. ❤️

The Schuyler County Ambulance District is committed to supporting, educating, and investing in our community-not only when you need an ambulance, but every day.

Thank you to the staff of Schuyler County R-1 for taking the time to learn these important lifesaving skills!

🚑 Stronger training. Stronger partnerships. Stronger community.

08/19/2026

🌅 A BEAUTIFUL START TO THE DAY IN SCHUYLER COUNTY! 🌅

One of the things our crews love most about working in Schuyler County is getting to witness the incredible sunrises and sunsets that remind us just how beautiful our community is. ❤️

This beautiful morning sunrise was captured by Ruben Ferrell, Paramedic with Schuyler County Ambulance District, right here at our base. 🚑

Our crews may spend a lot of time responding to emergencies, caring for patients, and serving our community-but every now and then, we get to pause for a moment and enjoy a view like this.

📸 Thanks, Ruben, for capturing and sharing this beautiful view!

What’s your favorite sunrise or sunset spot in Schuyler County? Drop a photo in the comments! 👇🌅

08/18/2026

SESSION 3: BUILDING BETTER COMMUNICATION FOR BETTER PATIENT CARE 🚑🚒

Schuyler County Ambulance District is excited to continue our training partnership with Queen City Community Fire Department through our joint training series.

This session focused on SBAR-a structured method for communicating important patient information during an EMS handoff.

But why is this important?

When multiple agencies respond to a medical emergency, information can pass through several people before the patient reaches the hospital. Important details can easily be missed, especially during a stressful or rapidly changing situation.
SBAR helps first responders and EMS organize the information that matters most:

🔹 S - Situation: What is happening with the patient right now?

🔹 B - Background: What happened leading up to the emergency? What medical history is important?

🔹 A - Assessment: What did we find when we evaluated the patient? What are their vital signs and symptoms?

🔹 R - Recommendation: What does the patient need next? What concerns should the receiving team know about?

For the community, this means that when you call 911, the information gathered by the first responders and EMS crew doesn't simply stay with the person who collected it. Clear communication allows the next provider to quickly understand the patient's condition and continue appropriate care.

A strong handoff can help prevent missed information, reduce confusion, improve continuity of care, and ultimately contribute to safer patient outcomes.

Training on skills like SBAR may seem like a small part of emergency response, but effective communication is one of the most important tools we have.

Schuyler County Ambulance District is proud to assist Queen City Fire Department as they continue their willingness to learn, grow, and strengthen their skills for the people they serve. We believe that when our agencies train together, we communicate better together-and when we communicate better, our community benefits.

🚑 One community. Multiple agencies. One goal: Better patient care. 🚒

08/11/2026

🚑 SESSION 2: CONTINUING OUR TRAINING PARTNERSHIP!🚒

Last night, Schuyler County Ambulance District continued our ongoing training partnership with Queen City Fire Department with Session 2 of our joint training series.

This session focused on Medical, Legal, and Ethical Considerations in Emergency Response-topics that are just as important as hands-on skills when it comes to providing safe, professional, and compassionate care to the people we serve.

🩺 Why does Medical, Legal & Ethical training matter?

When an emergency happens, our responders have to make important decisions quickly. Understanding the medical standards, legal responsibilities, and ethical considerations surrounding patient care helps ensure that those decisions are made appropriately and with the patient's best interests in mind.

This training helps our responders understand:

✅ The responsibilities and limitations of their role
✅ Patient rights, consent, confidentiality, and privacy
✅ Appropriate decision-making during emergency situations
✅ How to protect both patients and responders
✅ The ethical responsibility we have to treat every patient with dignity, respect, and compassion

Ultimately, this isn't just about policies or paperwork-it is about protecting our patients and providing the highest quality care possible.

Why does ongoing training between departments matter?

Emergencies rarely involve just one agency. Firefighters and EMS providers frequently arrive together, work side-by-side, and rely on one another during some of the most challenging moments a patient and family can experience.

Regular joint training allows our departments to:

🔹 Build stronger working relationships
🔹 Learn how each agency operates
🔹 Improve communication and coordination
🔹 Develop a better understanding of each other's capabilities
🔹 Practice working together before a real emergency occurs
🔹 Create consistency in how we approach patient care and emergency response

Training together today helps us work better together tomorrow.

Schuyler County Ambulance District and Queen City Fire Department are proud to continue investing in our providers, our partnership, and most importantly, the people we serve.

This is only Session 2 of our ongoing training partnership, and we look forward to continuing to learn, train, and grow together. 🚑🚒

Two departments. One community. One team working together to provide better service when our community needs us most.