Oregon County Ambulance

12/25/2025

From all of us here at OCAD, we want to wish you a very Merry Christmas, and a safe and Happy New Year!

12/22/2025

The holidays are often painted as joyful and bright—but for many people, they can also be heavy. Between expectations, busy schedules, family dynamics, grief, or feeling alone, this season can take a real toll on mental health. Recognizing the impact of mental health during this time starts with compassion. We here at OCAD want you to know that you are not alone, and you matter. If you or anyone you know is struggling with mental health, please call or text 988. There are professionals available 24/7 to assist you. You can also visit www.missouri988.org for more information.
Remember, your Oregon County Ambulance District is here for you!
Our Community, Our Committment, Your EMS

12/10/2025

Thank you, Survival Flight 9 for the quick response and service to the people of Oregon County! We appreciate you!

12/09/2025

🎉 Happy Birthday to Our Incredible Paramedic & Educational Program Director, April Murdock! 🎉

Today we celebrate someone who brings unmatched dedication, heart, and leadership to our team every single day. April, your passion for education, commitment to high-quality patient care, and ability to guide and inspire future EMS professionals makes a difference far beyond the classroom or the field.

You keep us sharp, you keep us learning, and you somehow still manage to keep us laughing along the way. Our program—and every person lucky enough to work with you—is better because of you.

Happy Birthday April! 🚑🎂

11/11/2025

We want to take a moment to offer our sincere gratitude to the brave men and women who have served and those who are currently serving in our U.S. military. Those who have chosen to stand between us and the evil that threatens our liberties and democracy deserve our utmost honor and respect. We may not know you all, but we owe you all. Thank you for your service!

11/10/2025

Are you looking for an exciting and challenging career? We got you covered!!!! The Oregon County Ambulance District will be hosting an EMT course beginning January, 2026 in Thayer. This course will take about 6 months to complete with classes being held 2 evenings a week. The cost of this program will be $1,000 with a payment program available. You will be eligible for a discount with proof of current EMR certification. Must be 18 years of age at the time of course completion. For more information or to obtain an application, please contact Dustin Kirkpatrick (417) 204-1363, or April Murdock (573) 707-0760. You can also visit us at our headquarters Monday-Friday 8am - 4pm at the Thayer ambulance base located at 722 Walnut Street Thayer, MO 65791.

11/06/2025

We have had a busy couple of weeks here at OCAD, and saving lives is a team effort. We would like to recognize the following individuals for their outstanding performances resulting in 2 separate cardiac arrests in which the patient achieved ROSC (return of spontaneous circulation) in the field. Both “saves” occurred in a single week! Pictured below is Kirsten Bevill, EMT. Matthew Simmons, EMT. Grace Shafer, EMT. Karlie Pasley, Paramedic. Fred Yeley, Paramedic. April Murdock, Paramedic.

A note from our Director:
I am so proud of the team we have here at OCAD. The dedication to excellence and professionalism from our crews is unmatched. The citizens of Oregon County are better because they have people who truly care about them and want to be the absolute best they can be to better serve them. High quality patient care is always and will always be the greatest thing we can provide, and we will continue to strive to be the best.
Dustin J. Kirkpatrick, Executive Director

10/28/2025

OCAD thanks all the first responders who serve their communities! Thank you for your service to the citizens of Oregon County!

To the men and women that dedicate their lives to keeping our communities safe - 𝙏𝙃𝘼𝙉𝙆 𝙔𝙊𝙐!

10/20/2025

11 years ago October 20, 2014, Oregon County lost a great man. Eddie Johnson (Punkin') was killed in the line of duty while responding to a structure fire in Royal Oak. His dedication and ultimate sacrifice for the people of Oregon County will never be forgotten. His memory will live on in the hearts and minds of those who knew and loved him.

09/30/2025

The phone lines are back up at the Thayer Police Department. Our dispatch operations are continuing as normal. We want to thank you all for your patience!

09/30/2025

**Public Service Announcement**

Please be advised that the backup number provided for the Thayer Police Department is also not working.
If you are in need of an ambulance, please call 911, or the Oregon County Sheriff's Office (417) 778-7888 and an ambulance will be dispatched

09/29/2025

**From the Thayer Police Department**

Due to a Brightspeed internet issue, our department's phone lines are currently unavailable and are expected to remain down until repairs are completed tomorrow afternoon.

A temporary phone number has been established, and Police, Fire, and Medical can be reached at 417-402-0291.