Even though it was so cold today, it was great seeing so many people out enjoying the Linn Christmas parade! There was some amazing floats this year and a great ambulance crew too! 🚑🎄
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👏 Congratulations to AEMT Allie Brizendine 🎉
Allie has recently passed her Advanced EMT course, earned her state licensure, and is already serving our community full time as an Advanced EMT. Her dedication, professionalism, and compassion for patients show every day on the job.
We are incredibly lucky to have Allie on the Osage EMS team and are proud of the commitment she has made to advancing her skills and providing high-quality care to our communities.
Congratulations, Allie! 🚑
#osageems #AEMT #EMSStrong
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On behalf of our entire ambulance crew, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to the wonderful members of Linn First for your generous donation this holiday season. Your kindness and support truly mean the world to us. We are grateful for your thoughtfulness, your prayers, and the encouragement you continually show to first responders. Thank you for being such a blessing to our team and to our community.
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👏🎉 Congratulations to AEMT Larry Piazza!
Larry recently completed his Advanced EMT certification and was presented with his course completion certificate by EMS Chief Josh Krull. Larry has been a valued member of Osage Ambulance District since 2023, serving full-time as an EMT, and he is now finishing his orientation as an Advanced EMT provider.
Larry’s commitment to growing in his role, strengthening his skills, and continuing to serve our community at a higher level is truly exceptional. We are proud of his hard work and excited to see him step into this expanded scope of practice.
Thank you, Larry, for your dedication, professionalism, and the compassion you bring to every call. 🚑💙
#OsageEMS #AEMT #CommunityFirst
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Osage Ambulance District sends our deepest condolences to St. Charles County Ambulance District as they mourn the line of duty death of Lieutenant/Paramedic Sarah McCarthy. We stand with you during this heartbreaking loss.It is with profound sadness and grief that St. Charles County Ambulance District [SCCAD] announces the line of duty death of Lieutenant Sarah McCarthy, a 23-year veteran of the District.
On November 21, McCarthy suffered chest pain while on-duty at SCCAD Station 12 in St. Peters and was taken by colleagues via ambulance Missouri Baptist Hospital where she underwent emergency surgery. On December 4, she suffered a grave setback in her recovery and was transferred to Barnes Hospital St. Louis, where she passed peacefully on December 9 with her loving family by her side. As a final act of service to others, McCarthy gave the gift of organ donation through Mid America Transplant.
McCarthy joined the team at SCCAD in 2002, providing expert patient care to thousands of individuals throughout her tenure. In 2016, she was promoted to Lieutenant – a leadership role that enabled her to offer training and mentorship to scores of SCCAD paramedics. In addition to her role in day-to-day operations, McCarthy was engaged in the District’s Honor Guard, as well as the STARS team – a dedicated team of paramedics who work closely with special needs pediatric patients and their family members.
“To briefly encapsulate Sarah’s contributions to the District and our community is impossible – she was a fierce advocate willing to undertake any action necessary for an individual in need,” said SCCAD Chief Skip Stephens. “Her dedication to patients – particularly our STARS families – was unwavering, and an example that we can all hope to strive for.”
McCarthy’s outstanding work was well-recognized – since 2016, she’d earned SCCAD Awards of Excellence for Patient-Centric Care, Patient Advocacy and Community Service, and was further recognized for embodying the District’s values of dedication, compassion, accountability, and integrity.
Arrangements for Lieutenant McCarthy are pending at this time and will be communicated per the family’s wishes. Our Paramedic Association, Honor Guard and leadership team will work closely with her loved ones to be of service as they navigate this loss
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We are honored to participate in the Shop with a Hero program year after year. Thank you to all that helped make this event a success!
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🚒 Strengthening Community Readiness Through Training 🚑
Today’s Emergency Medical Responder / First Responder session for the Vienna Fire Protection District featured focused skills on caring for pediatric, special population and geriatric patients.
Paramedics Kelly and Gretchen have been leading this committed group of firefighters through the EMR course, helping them develop the skills and mindset needed for real-world emergencies. The dedication these students bring to every session shows their deep commitment to their community.
We appreciate their hard work, enthusiasm, and continued growth.
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🦃 Thank You Linn Happy Helpers 4-H LINN 🍀 Group! ❤️
While we were out serving the community today… the community came to our headquarters to provide for us — and it meant so much.
Seeing young community members bring in home-cooked dishes and warm wishes brightened our entire day and reminded us how supported we are.
Because of your buffet-style meal, EMTs, Advanced EMTs, Paramedics, police officers, deputies, state troopers, and 911 dispatchers were all able to enjoy a warm Thanksgiving meal while working away from their own families.
We have so much to be thankful for, and your group continues to show what makes this community so special. Thank you for filling our holiday with love, generosity, and a reminder of the kindness that surrounds us!!
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