Metro Emergency Transport System

07/24/2026

Congratulations to the Paramedic graduating class from MSSU. METS had 8 employees that successfully completed the class and graduated. We would like to wish them a long and successful career in EMS.

07/21/2026

April through July has been a busy time for us at METS. So far, over this 3 1/2 month period, we have responded to over 6400 calls for real life events. Along with our everyday calls, we were able to provide assistance to the FIFA World Cup event in Kansas City spanning over a 1 month period. In addition, we have been training with law enforcement, other EMS agencies, local hospitals, dispatch, and fire departments on Active Threat Responses. These men and women have worked long hours above their normal to help provide these services and to better prepare themselves for the threats we are faced with today.

07/21/2026

This Friday, come out and make a difference. Vote for your favorite public service, between EMS, Fire, and Police. Get a free shirt and entered in to win a dream vacation!!! EMS!

🚨🩸 Joplin Boots, Badges Blood Drive – Friday, July 24th! 🩸🚨
Join the Joplin Police Department and Community Blood Center of the Ozarks for the Boots, Badges & Bandages Blood Drive!
Every donation helps support local hospitals and patients throughout the Ozarks—and you'll get to cast a vote for your favorite first responder team. We're hoping you'll vote Police! 🚓💙
Donate and receive:
✅ A mystery First Responder t-shirt 👕
✅ A chance to enter for a Dream Vacation ✈️
✅ A vote for your favorite team 🚒🚓🚑
📍 Joplin Public Safety Training Center
📍5102 N Swede Ln, Webb City, MO 64870
📅 July 24
🕙 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
The Community Blood Center of the Ozarks supplies blood to 44 area hospitals. Join us in making a difference—one donation can save lives.
👉 Find out more: https://www.facebook.com/share/1HQ6cK7cEG/

07/11/2026

Several years ago we were blessed to have Randolph stop by our station and meet with crews. The role he played shaping the way for paramedics in our industry will be remembered forever. Thank you sir. You’re truly a legend. You will be greatly missed!

07/04/2026

Have a safe and Happy 4th of July! Stay weather aware this evening!

05/26/2026

METS Ambulance is proud to celebrate Glenn Nichols for reaching 40 years of service with our company. Glenn began his career with METS (formerly JEMS) 40 years ago. Glenn has been a member of the command staff for the majority of his time at METS, currently serving as a Battalion Chief (Shift Supervisor) on C Shift. Glenn has played an instrumental role in the success of METS and making it the company that it is today. Several family members, along with former and current team members celebrated this milestone and showed their support for Glenn's accomplishment. Thank you Glenn for the dedication you have shown to METS and the community you serve!!!

05/22/2026

15 years ago lives were changed forever. We will forever mourn for those who lost their lives, but continue to focus on the resiliency of the community. We are stronger now for what we endured. For the EMS community, many positives came from the tragic event. A statewide EMS mutual aid system was put into place. Radio communications with mutual aid partners were improved. Lasting relationships were built between agencies. New and improved equipment for disaster management was obtained.

This truly was a tragic event, but the heroic efforts of the community and first responders during that time will be remembered forever.

05/18/2026

Thank you to all of the men and women who dedicate their lives to helping others in their time of need and for serving in the field of EMS. You are appreciated!!!

04/15/2026

METS Ambulance would like to recognize Karen Delzell, Office Manager of 44 years, on her well deserved retirement. Karen began this journey in 1982 under the former name of Joplin Emergency Medical Services (JEMS). She was like a mother to so many of us. Karen's sense of humor and loving personality made each day special. People have asked "How do you replace someone like Karen who has been the backbone of an organization for so long?" The short answer is "You don't, and you can't." Karen will be greatly missed by all of us at METS, and those agencies who worked with her daily. Now, we all know Karen will miss her shoes being put in the freezer, baby chickens getting hid in her office, rubber snakes on her keyboard, people hiding behind her door, people taping her to a chair and rolling her down the hall, and all of the other jokes that she endured. It will leave many of us bored, wondering now what to do with our time....

Thank you Karen for all of the memories and the commitment you gave for the company. You will be greatly missed by all....including the homeless cats..... Now go enjoy your family, the lake, the beach, and sleeping in!!! You truly deserve it!

04/13/2026

Thank you Pinnacle!