🚑 20 Years Since Katrina: Remembering Osage EMS’s First Major Disaster Response 🌀
Twenty years ago, Hurricane Katrina became one of the deadliest and costliest natural disasters in U.S. history, making landfall on August 29, 2005, as a powerful Category 3 storm. With winds over 125 mph, a storm surge of more than 25 feet, and catastrophic levee failures that left nearly 80% of New Orleans underwater, the disaster displaced hundreds of thousands and claimed more than 1,800 lives.
For Osage Ambulance District, Katrina marked the first large-scale disaster response in our history. Our community came together to gather supplies and equipment to support our crews as they deployed south to assist. Donations poured into our EMS base and were shuttled to the areas in greatest need. Osage Medic 61 and a dedicated team of EMS professionals spent several days in the disaster zone, serving in many capacities — from staffing temporary medical shelters and assisting hospitals to evacuations and providing whatever aid was requested by local authorities.
Today, we pause to honor the lives lost, the resilience of those impacted, and the unwavering commitment of EMS providers — including our own — who answered the call when help was needed most.
#HurricaneKatrina #EMSHistory #DisasterResponse #OsageEMS #CommunityStrong #EMSHeroes #KatrinaAnniversary
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🚨 Multi-Agency Response 🚨
Osage EMS provided medical standby services with our Mobile Command Center, ASAP Medical Utility Vehicle, an Ambulance and Chief Officers today.
This was a strong example of agencies working together to ensure safety and provide support for all team members involved. While today’s operation brought a sad outcome, we hope it provides closure and peace for the family.
We are grateful for the professionalism, dedication, and teamwork shown by everyone in today’s multi-agency response.
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🚨 PulsePoint & AED Readiness 🚨
Yesterday, Community Paramedic Kim worked alongside Maries County R2 Schools to complete AED system checks at every school building. These partnerships ensure that students, staff, and visitors are better protected in the event of an emergency. 💙📚🚑
📍 You can view our interactive AED map to see community AED locations: osageamb.com/pulsepoint-aed-locations
👉 If your organization has an AED, contact our office to schedule a visit. We are here to help with checks and to get devices listed, making lifesaving tools more accessible to everyone.
#AED #PulsePoint #CommunityParamedic #SchoolSafety #OsageEMS
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🚑 Thank you, Phelps Air-Air Methods 🚁
We are grateful for the quick response and excellent care you provided to a critical patient this afternoon. Your professionalism and skill make a real difference when every second counts!
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🚑 Congratulations to our Summer Accelerated EMT Graduates! 👏
Please join us in celebrating the recent graduation of our Summer Accelerated EMT students! These individuals completed a fast-paced and intensive program, gaining the knowledge and skills needed to begin a rewarding career as Emergency Medical Technicians.
They are now in the process of completing their Missouri State practical exams and the National Registry computer based exam to become licensed Missouri healthcare providers.
📸 Pictured left to right:
Front Row: Halle, Logan, Makenna
Back Row: John, Carson, Derek
Not pictured: Rosie
We’re proud of their hard work and excited to see what the future holds for each of them in EMS! 💪🚑
#EMTGraduation #OsageEMS #FutureOfEMS #MissouriEMT #OsageProud
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Osage Ambulance District is incredibly proud to honor two of our exceptional team members who were recognized last night at the Missouri EMS Association (MEMSA) Awards during the 2025 Missouri EMS Conference & Expo!
🚑 Amanda Reichel was awarded the first-ever Advanced EMT of the Year! This brand-new category was introduced by MEMSA just this year—making Amanda not only the inaugural recipient but also a trailblazer. Amanda was the first AEMT ever employed by Osage Ambulance District and has played a key role in paving the way for advancing this licensure level within our organization. Her compassion, clinical skill, and dedication have helped define what it means to be an AEMT!
📚 Kelly Johnson received the 2025 Instructor/Educator of the Year Award, which is given to an EMS educator who goes above and beyond to elevate EMS education in Missouri. Kelly’s passion for teaching, her unwavering commitment to student success, and her ability to connect the classroom with real-world application make her an outstanding example of what EMS education should be. Her leadership has helped shape countless EMTs, AEMTs, and paramedics throughout our region—and her impact will be felt for generations to come.
🔍 About MEMSA Awards: These honors are presented annually at MEMSA’s membership meeting during the MO EMS Conference & Expo. They recognize individuals whose contributions significantly advance high‑quality EMS and improve outcomes in prehospital and transport care. Learn more at memsa.org/awards.
Please take a moment to congratulate these two incredible professionals on their well-deserved recognition. We’re beyond proud to call them part of the Osage EMS family! 👏💙
#OsageEMS #EMSExcellence #MissouriEMS #AEMToftheYear #InstructorOfTheYear #MEMSA2025
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🎉 Congratulations to our Summer Accelerated EMT Students! 🚑
This past week, our students completed their final written and practical exams — the culmination of an intense and fast-paced program.
Yesterday, they wrapped things up with Scenario Day, where they stepped into the role of an EMS crew and were challenged to apply their knowledge and skills in real-life simulations. From patient care to teamwork and decision-making, they rose to the occasion!
We’re incredibly proud of their hard work, growth, and dedication.
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We’re grateful for the opportunity to once again participate in the Great Rivers Council, Scouting America Merit Badge University! Supporting events like this is just one way we invest in the future of our communities and help empower the next generation of leaders.
Thank you to all the organizers, instructors, and Scouts who made this year’s event such a success — we’re proud to be part of it! 🙌🎖️
#MeritBadgeUniversity #ScoutingStrong #CommunitySupport #OsageEMS
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🚨Enrollment is open for our October Satellite Programs and Fall Critical Care!
▪️ Apply online
▪️ For questions, please visit our website for more information about our programs, or contact us to schedule a meeting.
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