The Team Inside the Truck

Dedicated EMS professionals and top-of-theline technology create a dream team that helps community members in need.

We all know the large, blue, often loud and ashing Boone Heath ambulances that can be seen all over Columbia and Boone County. ey represent the lifesaving resources available at a moment’s notice to our community. Inside these iconic vehicles rides a team of talented individuals dedicated to service.

Boone Health Ambulance Services has ve di erent locations throughout Boone County and is sta ed by 52 individuals. 75 percent are trained paramedics and 25 percent are trained emergency medical technicians. Paramedics are licensed healthcare professionals who can provide advanced life support to patients before they reach a hospital, and EMTs provide general medical care and patient monitoring. Boone Health paramedics and EMTs work together in the eld and on the job.

“We have a passionate and dedicated team. ey are very skilled and often save lives. I really appreciate their good attitude and how well they work together. e team is always looking out for their patients and are able to communicate well with them,” says Marc Carr, Boone Health Emergency Medical Services Manager.

Recently the team received two new ambulances. ese trucks have top-ofthe-line features, including the Safety Vision camera system. is camera system provides live view cameras and recording services both inside and outside of the vehicle. Cameras located in the driver’s bay and in the patient area monitor patient and medic interactions. Additional cameras placed around the outside of the truck and help drivers monitor the vehicle’s blind spots and areas behind the truck.

Boone Health Ambulance Services works with other local first responders to provide emergency services coverage.

“These cameras are incredibly helpful and are our equivalent of police body cameras,” says Marc.

Marc says a big reason the department was able to get the new vehicles was because of the system’s recent transition to independence.

“The local Boone Health leadership has been very supportive, and these new vehicles are really going to help us serve our community,” says Marc.

The Safety Vision camera system includes a camera placed inside the driver’s bay.

Boone Health Ambulance Services supports the community by providing EMT services at large gatherings.

One of two new Boone Health ambulances.

One of the current ambulances is currently undergoing upgrades, including installation of the Safety Vision cameras. Funds for the upgrades are provided by the Boone Hospital Foundation, which receives support from community members.

Boone Health Ambulance Services are present at house fires to provide care to anyone in need.

“We are very grateful for the donation from the foundation and the upgraded vehicle,” says Marc.

You can follow along with the Boone Health Ambulance Services on their Facebook page, Boone Health EMS. The page is often updated by Marc himself and contains pictures of the EMS team on the job.

By Madison Loethen