Howard County Ambulance

11/18/2025

We created an album of photos from Trunk or Treat and pinned it to the top of our page so you can find it! Please find your kiddo and tag yourself in the comments or feel free to share the photo too! We hope all had a great time!

11/18/2025

11/18/2025

🚑 Meet the Crew Monday — Special Edition!

Today’s featured “team member” doesn’t drink coffee, doesn’t take lunch breaks, and has never once complained about a long shift…

👉 Meet our NEW ambulance!

After years of waiting, this shiny new rig has officially joined the Howard County Ambulance District crew — and let’s just say, it’s already making the rest of us look bad.

Why did it join HCAD?
It heard we were the hardest-working ambulance district around and wanted to roll with the best.

Favorite part of the job?
Lights. Sirens. And impressing literally everyone who walks by.

Fun fact:
It hasn’t even been here a month and it’s already the most photographed member of the team.

We’re thrilled to welcome this beauty to our fleet — and trust us, you’re going to want to see the inside.

📸 Watch our hype video!

11/12/2025

Great to see our very own Matt Bricker honored with the the Peacemakers Quilt of Valor at the Veterans Day assembly at Fayette High School. Thank you again Matt for all that you do for our country and our community!

The Peacemakers were proud to present a Quilt of Valor to Matthew Bricker at the Veterans Day assembly at Fayette High School. Thank you Matthew for your service in the military and as a paramedic.

11/11/2025

🇺🇸Today, we pause to honor all who have served and sacrificed for our country.
The Howard County Ambulance District is grateful for your service, bravery, and dedication.🇺🇸

We are especially proud to recognize our own team members who have served and are actively serving:

Bryan Newell
Matt Bricker
Sean Pridgeon

Thank you for your commitment to both our nation and our community. ❤️🤍💙

11/11/2025

Our Biggest Challenge: Staffing

Like EMS agencies nationwide, we’re facing a staffing shortage. To fully staff two EMS crews around the clock, we need 14 full-time employees. Right now, we only have 8.

That means our crews work 37–63% more hours than the federal full-time standard just to keep crew's on duty 24/7.

Larger accomodations and more EMTs are critical to keeping response times low and service reliable for Howard County. These are things we are working for in the future.

11/11/2025

🚑 Meet the Team Monday!

Say hello to Assistant Director and Paramedic, Tim Flaspohler. 💙

Tim was born and raised right here in Howard County — and for him, serving with Howard County Ambulance District is more than a career, it’s part of his family legacy. His father has been involved with the district since it was first formed, serving as Director for most of that time. That connection inspired Tim to follow in his footsteps and dedicate his career to serving the same community he’s always called home.

With 22 years of service, Tim continues to find meaning in providing advanced care to patients and being there when they need it most.

He says his favorite part of the job is:

“When a patient tells me they’re thankful or appreciative of the care I gave them on the way to the hospital.”

When he’s not on duty, Tim enjoys a fire-grilled steak and relaxing with his favorite movie, McClintock.

Join us in celebrating Tim for his years of service, leadership, and dedication to our community!

11/08/2025

A Sweet Surprise from the Boys & Girls Club 💙

A huge thank-you to the Boys & Girls Club for stopping by the Howard County Ambulance District recently. 🚑

The kids gave us the most thoughtful artwork — created in appreciation of our crews “answering the call” — and even surprised us with cupcakes. Their kindness, creativity, and smiles truly made our day.

We’re so grateful for your support and for taking the time to recognize our team. The visit was a wonderful reminder of why we love serving this community.

11/07/2025

📣 What really happens behind those ambulance doors? 👩‍⚕️

Ever wondered what it’s like inside an ambulance — where life-saving care begins before the hospital?

🚑 This week, we’re giving you a behind-the-scenes look at the gear, the crew, and the split-second decisions that happen on every call.

👀 Ever been inside an ambulance? Tell us in the comments — what surprised you the most?

11/05/2025

The Hidden Cost of Saving Lives

🧠 EMS & Mental Health

Behind every emergency call is a first responder carrying invisible weight:
20% of EMS are diagnosed with PTSD (vs 6.8% in the general public)

Depression in EMS is 10x higher than average

Su***de rate for EMS: 5.2 vs 2.2 in the general public

An EMT is more likely to be assaulted on duty than a police officer

It’s a reminder that caring for those who care for us matters. 💙

11/03/2025

🚑 Meet the Team Monday!

Say hello to EMT Aven Bange! 💙🇺🇸

Aven joined Howard County Ambulance District with a heart for service and a mission to give back to the community he’s grown up in. His goal? To be a calm, comforting presence when people need it most. 🙏

Aven says his favorite part of the job is, “Having no two days be the same and knowing that I am there to assist on someone’s worst day.”

When he’s not on shift, Aven enjoys watching one of his favorite movies — Break Every Chain. 🎬

We’re proud to have Aven on our team, serving with compassion, dedication, and hometown heart. 👏💙

10/31/2025

We can't wait to see all you ghosts and goblins tonight! Come by and trick-or-treat with us. 👻🎃💀