Schuyler County Ambulance District

03/04/2026

🚑‼️UPDATE‼️🚑 The tornado drill has been cancelled today! Please read this post for more information on severe weather!

🚨🌪️ Statewide Tornado Drill – Today at 11:00 AM 🌪️🚨

Good morning, Schuyler County!

Today at 11:00 AM, communities across Missouri — including right here at home — will participate in the Statewide Tornado Drill.

If you hear the sirens this morning, don’t be alarmed. This is only a test. It’s an opportunity for our families, schools, businesses, and emergency responders to practice what we would do during severe weather.

🔊 A Quick Reminder About Sirens
What many people call “tornado sirens” are actually Outdoor Warning Sirens. They are designed to alert people who are outdoors to seek shelter.
They are not meant to wake you up or be your only warning inside your home.

📱📻 Make sure your household has multiple ways to receive weather alerts:
• NOAA Weather Radio
• Local weather apps
• TV or radio broadcasts

🌩️ Know the Difference: Watch vs. Warning

🟡 Tornado Watch – Conditions are favorable. Stay alert and be prepared.
🔴 Tornado Warning – A tornado has been detected or reported. Seek shelter immediately.

Today is a great time to:
✔️ Review your family’s severe weather plan
✔️ Identify your safe shelter area
✔️ Check weather alert settings on your phone
✔️ Talk with your kids about what to do

At Schuyler County Ambulance District, your safety is our priority. Prepared communities are safer communities — and drills like today help protect all of us.

Stay safe, stay prepared, Schuyler County. 💛

03/02/2026

02/17/2026

🚑📞 A Historic Moment in Emergency Services

On February 16, 1968, the very first 911 call in the United States was placed — marking the beginning of a system that would save countless lives.

📍 Location: Haleyville, Alabama

👤 Who Made the Call: Rankin Fite, Alabama Speaker of the House

👤 Who Answered: Tom Bevill, U.S. Representative

This wasn’t an emergency — it was a demonstration call to showcase the new, easy-to-remember three-digit number designed to quickly connect people with emergency services.

☎️ The call was placed from a bright red telephone in the mayor’s office to another red phone at the local police station — both inside City Hall.

While that first call took place in 1968, it took decades for the system to expand nationwide. It wasn’t until 1999 that Congress officially designated 911 as the national emergency number.

Today, 911 remains a critical lifeline — and we’re proud to be part of the emergency response network serving our community every day.

02/09/2026

Thank you to Vic Farrell and Karan Farrell for providing our team with a warm, home-cooked meal! Burgers, fries, beans, chips, and all the fixings made for a much-appreciated treat. We are grateful for your continued support of our crew. 💙🚑

02/04/2026

Today we had a great time training Schuyler County Road & Bridge and a County Commissioner on CPR and choking response! 🙌
They got hands-on practice for adults, children, and infants, learning skills that can truly save lives.
Thanks for taking the time to train with us and help keep our community safe! ❤️🚑

01/31/2026

🚑💙 Training Week Complete! 💙🚑

The Schuyler County Ambulance District team completed annual advanced skills training this week, focusing on Drug Assisted Airway (DAA), Emergency Surgical Cricothyrotomy, and Finger Thoracostomy. These critical procedures enhance our ability to manage high-acuity, life-threatening emergencies in the field.

We extend our sincere appreciation to Andrew Mericle (MU) for providing expert instruction, and to our Medical Director, Dr. Stilley, for his continued leadership and commitment to clinical excellence.

Ongoing education and preparedness remain essential to delivering high-quality emergency medical care to our community. 💙🚑