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Linn County Ambulance District Training Center. Providing training for first responders, EMS and communities

03/18/2026

Did you know? 100% of the revenue from the Use Tax stays with the Linn County Ambulance District for local operations, equipment, and staff!
✅ Fair for Business: It levels the playing field, protecting our local storefronts from an unfair advantage held by out-of-state and online retailers.
🚑 Vital for Safety: It ensures our EMTs and paramedics have the state-of-the-art, life-saving tools they need to respond quickly and effectively in an emergency.

03/16/2026

Did you know that the average cost for us to run a single emergency call is approximately $1200?
While we work hard to manage these costs, insurance reimbursements rarely cover the full amount and Medicare and Medicaid often only pay a small fraction of the actual cost of the life-saving care and transport we provide.
While we work hard to manage these costs, insurance reimbursements rarely cover the full amount, and Medicare and Medicaid often only pay a small fraction of the actual cost of the life-saving care and transport we provide.
This is where your local tax support becomes vital. It fills that critical gap, ensuring we can continue serving everyone in towns like Hecla and Garner—no matter the hour or the situation.
Thank you for helping us stay ready to respond!

03/14/2026

For our seniors in Browning, Meadville, and across the county, access to emergency care is vital. Stable funding means we can keep our equipment modern and our team ready. We are dedicated to protecting our older residents with compassionate, high-quality care.

03/12/2026

Let’s clear up a common rumor:
❌Myth: "I will have to pay sales tax AND use tax."
✅Fact: You never pay both.
If you buy an item at a store in Brookfield and pay sales tax, the use tax does not apply. It is one or the other, never both.

03/08/2026

Running an ambulance service takes a lot of moving parts - from keeping our trucks ready to making sure our medics have the best training. 🚑
In this video, LCAD Director Matt Bowen explains how the proposed Use Tax updates our funding to meet today's needs. By ensuring that large out-of-state or online sellers collect the same sales tax that local merchants are already collecting, we can keep our life-saving gear up to date.
Fair for Business. Vital for Safety.

03/06/2026

Compassion. Accountability. Excellence.
Our paramedics and EMTs undergo rigorous training to handle everything from farm accidents to heart attacks. This level of care requires ongoing investment in education and specialized certifications.
The Use Tax is a way to ensure our funding keeps up with the times without raising sales tax rates for local shoppers. It’s a fair way to fund the excellence our community deserves.

03/04/2026

In a cardiac emergency or a stroke, every second counts. ⏳
Our current average response time from when we get paged out to when we arrive on scene is approximately 10 minutes. To maintain this speed, we need reliable vehicles and stations that are always staffed and ready.
The Use Tax helps ensure that our fleet is modern and our staffing is stable. By applying the same tax rate to online purchases that you already pay at local stores, we can protect these vital response times for years to come.

02/27/2026

From medical emergencies in Purdin to accidents near Laclede, your local ambulance district is always on the move. ⏱️
Last year, LCAD responded to approximately 2,500 calls. As our community grows and call volumes increase, so does the cost of fuel, medical supplies, and vehicle maintenance.
The Use Tax applies our voter-approved sales tax rate to online purchases. This makes the tax rate more equal for both online and local shopping. By closing this price gap, we ensure that online retailers follow the same rules as our hometown businesses, keeping things fair for our local shops and providing stable funding for your emergency services.

02/25/2026

An ambulance is more than just a ride to the hospital. It is a mobile emergency room. 🚑
To put one fully equipped unit on the road in Linn County, it costs roughly $500,000. This includes life-saving technology like cardiac monitors and specialized stretchers that keep both patients and our medics safe.
The proposed Use Tax provides a steady way to replace aging equipment. It ensures that when you call 911, the tools we bring to your door are modern, reliable, and ready to save lives.

02/20/2026

Hear from Brian Chrisman. He's our LCAD Board Vice President, the Marceline Fire Chief, and a local business owner! Brian understands that fairness for hometown shops and safety for our families go hand in hand.
The proposed Use Tax ensures that large out-of-state or online sellers collect the same sales tax that local merchants are already collecting. This creates a level playing field for our community while keeping our ambulances running and crews highly trained for emergencies.

02/19/2026

Did you know? When you shop local, sales tax stays here to fund services. When you shop online without a Use Tax, that funding disappears. This proposal ensures that as shopping habits change, funding for your ambulance service remains stable.

02/17/2026

Why should an online warehouse three states away pay less toward our safety than a shop on Main Street? The Use Tax ensures that out-of-state purchases contribute to our local emergency services, just like local purchases do. It keeps tax dollars right here in Linn County.

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28600 Highway 11
Brookfield, MO
64628

Telephone

+16602582262

Website

http://www.lcadems.com/

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