Grundy County EMS

08/29/2026

The "Tuesday Tally" is late again this week. (If you ever wondered why it's called the Tuesday Tally, it's because we meet with the County Commission each week on Tuesday to give our operational report, and we "tally" the calls that morning.)

For the seven day period ending on August 25th, Grundy County Ambulance Service responded to 34 calls for service; 24 local calls and 10 interfacility transfers.

Those calls represented approximately 68 hours of active engagement in EMS operations and 1,954 operational miles. Although interfacility transfers made up less than one-third of the week’s call volume, they accounted for about 65% of working hours and 90% of our milage.

It was also a busy week behind the scenes. GCA advanced several grant projects aimed at modernization and equipment upgrades, including approval of funding for ruggedized laptops and progress on a USDA rural-development technology grant. The service was also active in Regional planning activities through TorchCare Hub 3 (composed of Livingston, Mercer, Grundy, and Harrison Counties), which is part of a broader statewide effort associated with the Rural Healthcare Transformation Act.

08/20/2026

This past week GCA responded to 42 calls: 35 local calls and
7 interfacility transfers.

That is 15 more calls than last week, driven almost entirely by increased local emergency activity. Rural EMS workload can change quickly from one week to the next, and our crews continue to balance local emergency coverage with lengthy interfacility transfers that take ambulances out of the county for long hours.

This week, our EMS crews some had poignant reminders of why their training, teamwork, and quick decision-making matter so much.

One crew achieved a successful cardiac arrest save. Another conducted an emergent transport of a stroke patient and had the rare opportunity to witness the mechanical thrombectomy that followed.

Behind every call are people who train hard, stay ready, make critical decisions under pressure, and never stop advocating for their patients. We are incredibly proud of the providers who make up our service. This week gave us two especially clear examples of why.

08/11/2026

08/04/2026

We missed posting the Tuesday Tally update last week, so this week we're catching up!

Over the two-week period, GCA responded to 92 total calls, including 63 local emergency responses and 29 interfacility transfers. Those transfers carried patients throughout northwest Missouri and the Kansas City region, as well as Columbia. This represents approximately 187 hours of system engagement, with 5,204 miles driven.

07/22/2026

Operational Metrics for the week of July 14 to July 21, 2026:

Total Call Volume: 26
Local Responses: 20 (Including three Air Medical Activations)
Interfacility Transfers: 6

Call volume this week fell 23.8% below the running weekly average for 2026. GCA crews spent 40 hours engaged in EMS operations and drove 860 miles.

Year-to-date metrics show a running total of 988 calls, recorded as 717 local calls and 271 interfacility transfers, yielding a projected 2026 annual total of 1,772 calls in comparison to the 1,821 calls completed in 2025.

07/19/2026

07/16/2026

Operational metrics from this week's Tuesday tally;

GCA crews received 38 calls for service; 30 Local calls and 08 Interfacility Transfers.

Crews drove a total of 1,545 miles and were engaged in EMS operations for a total of 62 hours.

07/08/2026

We're back with another Tuesday Tally

07/01/2026

The Tuesday Tally is a day late this week.

Last week, Grundy County Ambulance answered 37 calls for service, including 9 interfacility transfers.

At the halfway point of 2026, here's where we stand:

893 calls for service
661 local 911 responses
232 interfacility transports
1,682 hours actively engaged in EMS operations
45,313 miles traveled by GCA ambulances

06/28/2026

When life gives you a hot day… stop for lemonade!

With temperatures climbing into the 90s and the heat index making it feel even hotter, B Shift from Grundy County Ambulance and our friends from Trenton City Fire took a much needed hydration break today at a local lemonade stand.

Our crews are always ready to respond when our community needs us, but today we were happy to trade sirens for smiles and support some young entrepreneurs serving up the perfect summer refreshment.

A big thank you to these little community helpers for keeping our first responders cool and reminding us all of the importance of looking out for one another!

Hot weather safety reminders:

-Drink plenty of water throughout the day
-Take breaks in the shade or air conditioning
-Avoid outdoor activities during the hottest parts of the day
-Never leave children or pets unattended in vehicles
-Check in on friends, family, and neighbors

Stay safe, stay hydrated, and remember, even on the hottest days, a little kindness goes a long way!