Morgan County Ambulance Service - MCAS

12/22/2022

Are you looking for a competitive, fast paced department to work for?

The Morgan County Ambulance Service is hiring!

12/22/2022

On December 21st, 2022, a fatal crash occurred at milepost 197 westbound on Interstate 80 west of Rawlins, Wyoming. At 03:55 a.m., Wyoming Highway Patrol Troopers were notified of a two-vehicle crash involving a semi-tractor with trailer and a pickup truck pulling a small enclosed trailer.

At approximately 4:15 a.m., first responders were attending to possible injuries involved in the initial crash. While first responders were on scene, a 2019 Freightliner semi-tractor with trailer struck two first responders and collided with the rear of an ambulance. One of the first responders was critically injured and the other sustained fatal injuries.

The first responder, a member of the ambulance service on scene, who sustained fatal injuries has been identified as 29-year-old Tyeler Harris of Saratoga, Wyoming.

The driver of the tractor-trailer that crashed into the original incident scene has been identified as Saviol Saint Gean, of Brooklyn, NY. Driver inattention is being investigated as a possible contributing factor of the crash.

12/22/2022

‼️Morgan County Ambulance is now on accident alert‼️

📍What is Accident Alert? Accident Alert is used during times of inclement weather and extreme road conditions. Notification is made to dispatch that MCAS is on Accident alert.

📍Purpose: To promote safety and reduce number of MCAS response vehicles responding to false reporting of accidents, old accidents, accidents with no injuries or victims who desire no medical assistance.

📍 What does this mean? Response times will be delayed. Emergency lights will not be used unless a known life threat exists, taken on a call by call basis. Long distance transports may be delayed or denied. MCAS will not respond to reports of a vehicle slide off unless there are reported injuries, a high probability for injuries, or confirmed injuries.

Stay home, Stay warm & Stay safe!

12/20/2022

Are you interested in becoming an EMT?

Reach out to an advisor today at Morgan Community College!

12/19/2022

Sterling Fire Department 2022 Christmas Video

As always, awesome display from our neighbors and mutual aid partners, Sterling Fire Department! Happy Holidays! 🎄

Merry Christmas. From our Fire Family to yours, we wish you happy holidays.

12/16/2022

I76 is closed from Fort Morgan to Nebraska due to wind, icy roads, and unsafe travel conditions.

12/13/2022

0815 on 12/14/22: HWY 52 North of Fort Morgan and South of Wiggins, HWY 14 Ault to Sterling, HWY 71 North and South of Brush, I-76 Hudson to the Nebraska state line, HWY 6 from Brush to Nebraska, HWY 34 to Kansas are currently closed, HWY 34 from Kerry to Wiggins is also closed. Northeast Colorado Remains Closed. Allow the plows and other personnel to clear the roads so that you can travel safely. Don't travel if you don't have to.

1730 on 12/13/22: HWY 52 North of Fort Morgan and South of Wiggins, HWY 14 Ault to Sterling, HWY 71 North and South of Brush, I-76 Hudson to the Nebraska state line, HWY 6 from Brush to Nebraska, HWY 34 to Kansas are currently closed, HWY 34 from Kerry to Wiggins is also closed.

***ALL COUNTY OFFICES CLOSED 12/14/22 WITH THE EXCEPTION OF FIRST RESPONDERS AND ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL****

1115 on 12/13/22: HWY 52 North of Fort Morgan and South of Wiggins, HWY 14 Ault to Sterling, HWY 71 North and South of Brush, I-76 Hudson to the Nebraska state line, HWY 6 from Brush to Nebraska, and HWY 34 to Kansas are currently closed.



0655 on 12/13/22: HWY 52 North of Fort Morgan, HWY 71 North of Brush, I-76 East of Brush to the Nebraska state line, HWY 6 from Brush to Nebraska, and HWY 34 to Kansas are currently closed.

Do not travel today if you do not need to.

All Morgan County Offices are closed today with the exception of first responders and essential personnel.

You can use the Colorado Department of Transportation app or website to view current road closures and conditions. https://www.cotrip.org/home

12/07/2022

MCAS promo video

MCAS promo video

12/02/2022

We had a great time last night at the annual Christmas Parade!

11/28/2022

Morgan County Ambulance Service

SAVE MONEY ON YOUR AMBULANCE BILLS!

Did you know that an average ambulance bill is $2,000?

Did you also know that you don't have to be responsible for this amount?

With the Morgan County Ambulance Service Subscription Program, you and your family can pay a ONE TIME ANNUAL fee and not see an ambulance bill if you have to use our service!

How does this work?! If you have to call 911 and then be treated AND transported to the hospital, MCAS bills your insurance company. Once payment from insurance is accepted, you do not see the remaining balance! Don't worry, there is an option for un-insured as well! (You must be transported for the subscription to take effect).

You can also get coverage for long distance transports as well for only $15.00 per person! This would add additional coverage if you needed to be transported to another facility for specialty care!

Application Options:
- Single Membership ($50)
- Family Membership ($75)
- Senior Single 55+ ($35)
- Senior Couple 55+ (50)
- Long Distance Transport ($15 per person)
- Uninsured Single ($75)
- Uninsured Family ($100)

This application IS NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE! Click on the link below to be taken to the application! If you have issues, please call our office at (970)542-3570 for assistance!

https://co.accessgov.com/ambulance-service/Forms/Page/ambulance-service/emergency-treatment-subscription/0

ONLY APPLIES TO THE MORGAN COUNTY AMBULANCE SERVICE

11/25/2022

Morgan County Ambulance Service

SAVE MONEY ON YOUR AMBULANCE BILLS!

Did you know that an average ambulance bill is $2,000?

Did you also know that you don't have to be responsible for this amount?

With the Morgan County Ambulance Service Subscription Program, you and your family can pay a ONE TIME ANNUAL fee and not see an ambulance bill if you have to use our service!

How does this work?! If you have to call 911 and then be treated AND transported to the hospital, MCAS bills your insurance company. Once payment from insurance is accepted, you do not see the remaining balance! Don't worry, there is an option for un-insured as well! (You must be transported for the subscription to take effect).

You can also get coverage for long distance transports as well for only $15.00 per person! This would add additional coverage if you needed to be transported to another facility for specialty care!

Application Options:
- Single Membership ($50)
- Family Membership ($75)
- Senior Single 55+ ($35)
- Senior Couple 55+ (50)
- Long Distance Transport ($15 per person)
- Uninsured Single ($75)
- Uninsured Family ($100)

This application IS NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE! Click on the link below to be taken to the application! If you have issues, please call our office at (970)542-3570 for assistance!

https://co.accessgov.com/ambulance-service/Forms/Page/ambulance-service/emergency-treatment-subscription/0

ONLY APPLIES TO THE MORGAN COUNTY AMBULANCE SERVICE

11/24/2022

Our Paramedics and EMT's would like to wish you and your family a happy and healthy Thanksgiving holiday!

To our partners in hospitals, dispatch centers, fire departments, and law enforcement, we wish for a safe holiday and thank you for the sacrifices you make every day. We are thankful to work along side each and every one of you!

Centura St. Elizabeth Hospital
Banner Health
Morgan County Sheriff's Office, Colorado
Fort Morgan Police Department
Brush Police Department
Wiggins Colorado Police Department
Log Lane Village Police Department
Colorado State Patrol
Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Wiggins Rural Fire Protection District
Fort Morgan Fire Department
Brush Volunteer Fire Department
Hillrose Snyder Volunteer Fire Department
New Raymer/ Stoneham Fire Protection District

11/21/2022

Are you interested in becoming a certified Emergency Medical Technician?

Have you always wanted to drive an ambulance and respond to medical emergencies?

Morgan Community College has just the program for you!

The Emergency Medical Technician Course begins January 16th and enrollment is OPEN NOW! Visit with an advisor today at MCC to get started! Funding may be available to pay for classes!

Starting in Fall 2022, students who enroll in one of the following healthcare certificate programs will have tuition, fees, and course materials covered as eligibility and Care Forward Colorado funding allows:
Nurse Aid
Phlebotomy
Medical Assistant Certificate
Emergency Medical Technician

https://www.morgancc.edu/getting-started/advising/

11/18/2022

Earlier this morning Director Travis Freeman, EMT and Cadet Coordinator Kaytlyn Cox, Cadet Leader Brandan Leake, and EMT Kalissa Walker were invited to speak at the Fort Morgan High School. The presentation included the importance of Emergency Medical Services, what our Cadet Program entails, and how to enter into an EMT program. We were able to answer and engage in a lot of thoughtful conversations with these students. Thank you.

11/18/2022

Thank you very much to the Fort Morgan Middle School students and staff for inviting us to have lunch with you today. B shift staff thoroughly enjoyed being able to visit with you and also enjoyed the delicious lunch that was served. We are thankful for amazing school districts within our community.

11/15/2022

On October 19th, 2022, MCAS B Shift Staff, in collaboration with Centura St. Elizabeth Hospital Trauma Team, simulated a mock scenario training. This training was a "life-like" scenario and began at the Fort Morgan Ambulance Station. We utilized our simulation manikin, creating a simulated motorcycle accident. The simulated manikin allows us to change lung sounds, breathing patterns, cardiac activity, pulses, and blood pressures. Our crew gave a prehospital radio report and bedside report upon arrival at St. Elizabeth. From there, their excellent trauma team took over the simulation with X-Rays, medications, pelvic binders, chest tubes, airway management, and bleeding control.

Simulations like this one help to ensure cohesion with communication and medical treatments provided during high modality pre-hospital calls for service. We are grateful to be able to educate and build our team so that we may better serve our patients.

11/15/2022

Thank you to Centura St. Elizabeth Hospital for the kind recognition of the hard work of our crews over the weekend! From Friday, November 11th at 0000 to Monday, November 14th at 2359, MCAS ran a total of 42 calls for service. 31-911 calls, 11-Interfacility Transfers, and 1-Standby. We traveled over 2,500 miles in an ambulance, and crews spent over 54 hours behind the wheel.

We greatly appreciate our partnership with St. Elizabeth and their staff. 🏩

11/10/2022

Morgan County Ambulance Service

Morgan County Ambulance Service

11/02/2022

Morgan County Ambulance Service

SAVE MONEY ON YOUR AMBULANCE BILLS!

Did you know that an average ambulance bill is $2,000?

Did you also know that you don't have to be responsible for this amount?

With the Morgan County Ambulance Service Subscription Program, you and your family can pay a ONE TIME ANNUAL fee and not see an ambulance bill if you have to use our service!

How does this work?! If you have to call 911 and then be treated AND transported to the hospital, MCAS bills your insurance company. Once payment from insurance is accepted, you do not see the remaining balance! Don't worry, there is an option for un-insured as well! (You must be transported for the subscription to take effect).

You can also get coverage for long distance transports as well for only $15.00 per person! This would add additional coverage if you needed to be transported to another facility for specialty care!

Application Options:
- Single Membership ($50)
- Family Membership ($75)
- Senior Single 55+ ($35)
- Senior Couple 55+ (50)
- Long Distance Transport ($15 per person)
- Uninsured Single ($75)
- Uninsured Family ($100)

This application IS NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE! Click on the link below to be taken to the application! If you have issues, please call our office at (970)542-3570 for assistance!

https://co.accessgov.com/ambulance-service/Forms/Page/ambulance-service/emergency-treatment-subscription/0

ONLY APPLIES TO THE MORGAN COUNTY AMBULANCE SERVICE

10/24/2022

The 2022 Aftermath K9 Grant

The 2022 Aftermath K9 Grant

$15,000 in K9 Grants are determined by YOU! NOMINATE your local law enforcement and first responder agency from now until October 18th! Click on the map below for the state where your police department or first responder unit is located. Fill out the nomination form and click NOMINATE! Be sure to co...

10/12/2022

This morning Director Freeman and EMT Ryan were invited to the East Morgan County Library to read a book and give a tour of one of our ambulances. Early childhood education and public education are very important to our agency. Thank you for hosting us this morning!

10/12/2022

Last week we hosted our bi-annual staff meeting here at station 1. Our staff welcomed SARA House representative Deb Green, RNCC, BSN, SANE. Deb presented a very detailed and informative PowerPoint regarding domestic abuse, sexual assault, and strangulation. These types of presentations educate all of our EMTs and Paramedics on the importance in recognizing victims as we respond to 911 calls. Thank you Deb for coming out and for being a pivotal resource for our communities.

10/07/2022

Don't have plans next Thursday? Well you do now! Come down to Legion field for Military & First Responder Appreciation Night before the Mustang Football game! All former/active military and current 1st responders will receive free meal and admission in to the game! ($5 meal for all other guests) Come support our Mustangs and help appreciate those who do so much for us! 🇺🇸🏈

09/19/2022

Today, MCAS received a letter in the mail recognizing Morgan County Ambulance Service as a distinguished clinical team member in cardiac care with Centura St. Elizabeth Hospital. This recognition by the American College of Cardiology is the first of its kind for the Morgan County Ambulance Service. As a partner with Centura St. Elizabeth, it is our goal to provide exceptional care, but to also to provide outstanding cardiovascular care. We are proud to serve the citizens and visitors of Morgan County.

09/08/2022

Morgan County Department of Human Services is pleased to announce that we have positions available.

Visit https://morgancounty.colorado.gov/job-openings for more information:

Case Service Aide Journey Level
Closes On: September 23, 2022 at 05:00 PM CST
Department: Human Services
Job Status: Full-Time
Shift: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Days: Mon., Tue., Wed., Thu., Fri.
Status: Open Until Filled
Details: $2862 per month. Position requires a High School Diploma or GED. Position works closely with families who are involved with Child Protective Services.

Job Description
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: This position provides support for the caseworkers in Adult and Child Protection including foster and kinship programs. The position will include making contact with providers of a variety of services and inputting information into the automated system.

This position requires some ability to work independently within the parameters and protocols of the Department and to manage time in a flexible and functional manner.

08/27/2022

Last night our staff had the opportunity to receive a tour of the Cargill plant. This was planned in order for our crews to have a better understanding of the facilities and the layout so that we may better access patients on site. Thank you to Cargill for allowing us access into your plant, as well as for the delicious dinner. We appreciate all you do for our department and our community.

08/10/2022

Thank you to Fort Morgan Police Department for allowing us to join yesterdays BBQ with the Blue event. You will always have our support, and we appreciate all that you do for our department. 🖤💙🖤

07/31/2022

Recently, MCAS presented Morgan County Sheriff's Office, Colorado Deputy Zachari Thomas with a Law Enforcement Life Saver Award. Deputy Thomas was recognized for preforming abdominal thrusts on a patient prior to ambulance arrival which ultimately saved the patients life. We are proud to serve with Deputy Thomas and are thankful to have him in our community.

07/29/2022

Medical expenses for Myra, organized by Tanya Koch

Sharing for our friends at the Fort Morgan Fire Department. Our thought and prayers are with both families for a speedy recovery.

On Sunday, July 24th 2022, a Fort Morgan First Responder was in a severe car accident. Myra, a V… Tanya Koch needs your support for Medical expenses for Myra

07/21/2022

Yesterday was a bit busy for MCAS. Our crews had 13 calls for service, two helicopter landings, and drove over 300 combined miles. Days like this, we are extremely grateful for our agency partnerships with Wiggins Rural Fire Protection District, Morgan County Sheriff's Office, Colorado, Colorado State Patrol, New Raymer/ Stoneham Fire Protection District, Weld county Sheriff's office, Banner Health, Med Evac, and Morgan County Communications Center. We appreciate all you do to assist us.

07/06/2022

The Fort Morgan crew is watching the clouds move into town. ⛈

* Tornado Warning for...
Northwestern Morgan County in northeastern Colorado...

* Until 430 PM MDT.

* At 356 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 4 miles north of Weldona, or 13 miles northwest of Fort
Morgan, moving east at 20 mph.

06/20/2022

First responders dwarf car practice

Strong work! Thanks for having us!

05/30/2022

MCAS staff including Director Freeman, Paramedic Supervisor Joe Neugebauer, Paramedic Adam Cornwell, EMTs Kebri Walker, Kalissa Walker, Kaytlyn Cox, Ashliee Packer, and Christine wagers, along with Cadet Brandon Leake are out at Sweenys Cycle Park today all day. Fort Morgan and Brush are covered today by B shift crews.

05/17/2022

Thank you so much to our local healthcare facility Centura St. Elizabeth Hospital for your love and support! We appreciate our partnership and bond and look forward to the future together!

EMS stands for Emergency Medical Services, but neither the acronym nor the term itself does justice to the intricate and complex systems in our communities that provide emergency medical care to patients in need. So in honor of National EMS Week, we salute all the people, agencies and organizations (like Morgan County Ambulance Service - MCAS) that play an integral role in responding to emergency medical situations and providing life-saving care to our neighbors, friends and families.

05/03/2022

04/27/2022

Photos from Fort Morgan Police Department's post

04/14/2022

It's Telecommunication Week! We'd like to share a huge thank you to the Morgan County Communications Center for everything that you do to keep us safe. You are the true first responders. Thank you for all that you do!