Howard County Ambulance

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📣 Sales Tax Proposal Q&A Wednesday 📣🚑 What does “24/7 critical care readiness” mean for Howard County?Q: What does 24/7 ...
03/18/2026

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🚑 What does “24/7 critical care readiness” mean for Howard County?

Q: What does 24/7 critical care readiness mean for Howard County Ambulance District?

A: Critical care readiness means having ambulances, equipment, and trained crews available at all times, so advanced medical care can begin immediately when a call is received. This level of readiness requires consistent staffing, maintained equipment, and facilities that support around-the-clock operations for multiple crews.

The Property Tax Reduction Sales Tax proposal addresses how the district is funded, which directly relates to how this level of readiness is planned and sustained.

đź“Ś Key Fact: 24/7 critical care readiness requires fully staffed crews, advanced life-saving equipment, and sustained operational support already in place before an emergency occurs. Reaching this level of capability requires consistent revenue, which is directly related to the funding structure outlined in the Property Tax Reduction Sales Tax proposal.

This post is provided for educational purposes only. As a public agency, the Howard County Ambulance District does not advocate for or against any ballot measure.

Thank you for your questions. We want to answer as many as possible. Here is one we thought we'd share with you. Questio...
03/16/2026

Thank you for your questions. We want to answer as many as possible. Here is one we thought we'd share with you.

Question: What other counties have done this and how did it affect them? Does a decrease in property taxes have an effect on Fayette Schools?

Answer: There are many rural communities where ambulance district have reduced their property taxes in favor of sales taxes, to the success of everyone. Vandalia, Missouri is one, where Van Far Ambulance has been sales tax funded for some time. Gerald Ambulance is another. Shelbina and Cole Camp as well...
The list of the seventy two ambulance districts with sales taxes, including the dates they adopted the sales tax, are available on the website for the Missouri Department of Revenue.

This property tax rollback would not affect the schools, as it rolls back only the ambulance portion of the property tax. For example, the average single family home in Howard County is valued at $221,000, according to Zillow. The owner of that home currently pays on the assessed value, which is 19% of the fair market value, for an assessed value of $41,990. Based on that assessed value, the owner currently pays an ambulance property tax of $205.75.

With the property tax reduction, it's anticipated that the property tax will be reduced by about half, savinging the home owner $102.87. The homeowner would need to spend $10,287 per year locally in Howard County before they were paying more in sales tax than what they save in property tax.

Transparency is important to us, and we appreciate the respectful questions.

We are ready to see you this morning for our Facility Tours and Community Session Q&A. Please come see the us and learn ...
03/14/2026

We are ready to see you this morning for our Facility Tours and Community Session Q&A. Please come see the us and learn more about the needs for the Howard County Ambulance District.

Come out this morning and tour our facility and ask questions about the tax proposal. We would love to see you!
03/14/2026

Come out this morning and tour our facility and ask questions about the tax proposal. We would love to see you!

🚑 This isn’t just happening in Howard County. Ambulance districts across Missouri are asking voters to consider funding ...
03/13/2026

🚑 This isn’t just happening in Howard County. Ambulance districts across Missouri are asking voters to consider funding solutions this spring. Why?

Because EMS services everywhere are facing:
• Staffing shortages
• Rising equipment costs
• Increasing call volumes
• Longer training requirements for EMTs and paramedics

These challenges are affecting rural ambulance services across the entire state. Our goal is simple: keep emergency care available when our community needs it most.

03/13/2026

Emergencies don't stop when local health clinics close. That’s when your Howard County Ambulance crews step up, serving as the essential, 24/7 pre-hospital lifeline for our community. From late-night cardiac arrests to weekend accidents, our local paramedics provide the critical care needed until you reach a hospital.

We must protect this vital safety net. Remember to vote on April 7! Can't make it on election day? Absentee ballots are available RIGHT NOW. Request yours today and support the services that keep Howard County safe and healthy.

We had a great turnout of folks for EMS Day at the Capitol eariler this week. There were many good conversations about t...
03/13/2026

We had a great turnout of folks for EMS Day at the Capitol eariler this week. There were many good conversations about the future of pre-hospital health care in our great state!

đź“Ł Sales Tax Proposal Q&A Wednesday đź“ŠHow does the Property Tax Reduction Sales Tax support long-term EMS sustainability?Q...
03/11/2026

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How does the Property Tax Reduction Sales Tax support long-term EMS sustainability?

Q: How does the Property Tax Reduction Sales Tax relate to long-term sustainability?

A: Sustainability refers to the district’s ability to plan for future operational needs, including equipment replacement, facilities, and service delivery over time. The Property Tax Reduction Sales Tax proposal addresses how revenue is structured to support ongoing operations, including a corresponding reduction in the district’s property tax levy.

đź“Ś Key Fact: The proposal addresses funding structure, not individual spending decisions.

This post is provided for educational purposes only. As a public agency, the Howard County Ambulance District does not advocate for or against any ballot measure.

🚑 Did You Know?Your Howard County Ambulance team is ready 24 hours a day, 365 days a year — nights, weekends, holidays, ...
03/10/2026

đźš‘ Did You Know?

Your Howard County Ambulance team is ready 24 hours a day, 365 days a year — nights, weekends, holidays, and everything in between. When most of the county is asleep, our crews are still ready to respond. 💙 We’re proud to serve the people of Howard County. Here we are at a staff meeting...not much room in our common area at the base...we are piled in for this meeting.

👇 Tell us in the comments:
Do you personally know one of our EMTs or paramedics?

03/10/2026

Why is funding EMS so hard in rural Missouri? Did you know that the Medicare reimbursement rate for rural Missouri is the second lowest in the United States; the only place lower is Puerto Rico. The Howard County Ambulance representatives are in Jefferson City today working to serve us better in Howard County and all of rural Missouri.

Thank you for your questions. We want to answer as many as possible. Here is one we thought we'd share with you. Questio...
03/09/2026

Thank you for your questions. We want to answer as many as possible. Here is one we thought we'd share with you.

Question: How do we learn more about the financial status of the Howard County Ambulance District?

Answer: The district undergoes regular financial reviews and reporting requirements under state law that went into effect August 28, 2025. This includes an audit performed by a certified CPA every 3 years as stated in RSMo§ 190.076. We fully support continued transparency and are always willing to share financial information with the public. Please contact us for specific information.

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