New Madrid County Ambulance District

05/25/2026

Today, New Madrid County Ambulance District joins our community in pausing to remember the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

Their sacrifice is the reason we are able to live, work, serve, and raise our families in freedom.

We are grateful, and we will not forget.

05/18/2026

This week, May 17th through May 23rd, we proudly recognize EMS Week and honor the dedicated men and women of the New Madrid County Ambulance District.

Every day, our EMTs and Paramedics answer the call without hesitation. Whether it is during someone’s worst moment, a major emergency, or a routine medical transport, they continue to serve our communities with professionalism, compassion, and courage.

Our crews provide emergency medical coverage across nearly 700 square miles, operating 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, ensuring that help is always on the way when our citizens need it most.

During EMS Week, we want to thank every member of our team and their families for the sacrifices they make behind the scenes. Your commitment does not go unnoticed, and this district is stronger because of each of you.

Please join us in thanking the EMS professionals of the New Madrid County Ambulance District for their service, dedication, and unwavering commitment to the people of New Madrid County.

Always Ready. Always Serving.

05/14/2026

The New Madrid County Ambulance District is proud to partner with cities, fire departments, churches, businesses, and organizations throughout our county to help improve emergency preparedness and public safety for everyone we serve.

New Madrid County Ambulance District works directly with vendors and uses our purchasing relationships to help provide AEDs and advanced bleeding control kits at our at-cost wholesale pricing. This allows local agencies and organizations to obtain life-saving equipment at significantly reduced pricing while still receiving high-quality, dependable equipment.

Recently, we partnered with the Portageville Police Department to help them secure emergency equipment at these reduced prices. We have also partnered with local churches as part of our continued effort to expand access to life-saving emergency equipment throughout our communities.

We are proud to help save our local cities, police departments, fire departments, churches, businesses, and organizations money in the process while continuing to support the highest level of emergency care and preparedness possible throughout New Madrid County.

The goal is to simply place more life-saving equipment into the hands of people who may be first on scene during an emergency. Immediate access to bleeding control supplies and AEDs saves lives.

Any city, fire department, church, business, school, or organization interested in participating or receiving pricing information is encouraged to contact Patrick Garrison, Director of the New Madrid County Ambulance District, at 573-748-5571.

Working together, we can continue building a safer, stronger, and better prepared New Madrid County.

05/01/2026

New Madrid County Ambulance District is proud to announce that we have received the American Heart Association’s 2026 Mission: Lifeline® EMS Silver Achievement Award, along with recognition on the Target: Stroke Honor Roll and Target: Heart Attack Honor Roll.

This recognition reflects our district’s continued commitment to providing timely, evidence-based care for patients experiencing cardiac arrest, heart attack, and stroke. In these emergencies, every second matters, and high-quality prehospital care plays a critical role in giving patients the best possible chance for a positive outcome.

This achievement is a direct reflection of the professionalism, preparation, and dedication of our EMS crews, who work every day to serve the citizens and visitors of New Madrid County.

We are honored to receive this recognition and remain committed to maintaining the highest standards of emergency medical care for the communities we serve.

04/23/2026

Today we celebrate Heath Poindexter on his retirement after more than 30 years with UPS.

For decades, Heath has been a trusted partner to the New Madrid County Ambulance District, making sure we always had the supplies and equipment needed to serve our community. His reliability and dedication never went unnoticed.

On behalf of our entire district, thank you for your years of service and commitment.

We wish you the very best in retirement. Enjoy this next chapter, Heath—you’ve earned it.

04/14/2026

This week, New Madrid County Ambulance District recognizes and honors our dispatchers during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.

Our dispatchers are the calm voice in critical moments, the link between the public and emergency responders, and an essential part of every call for service. Their professionalism, steady presence, and commitment to this community do not go unnoticed.

We appreciate their service and thank them for all they do for New Madrid County.

04/08/2026

Tonight, the people of New Madrid County showed up and made a decision about the future of emergency medical care in our community, and you spoke loud and clear.

This was not about politics. This was about making sure when someone calls 911, help is coming fast, equipped, and ready.

To those who supported this measure, thank you. You did not just vote for a tax. You voted for faster response times, better equipment, and keeping highly trained paramedics right here at home.

To those who had concerns or voted no, we hear you. Nobody likes taxes. But the reality is simple. EMS cannot survive on insurance reimbursements alone. This vote ensures we can continue to provide life saving care to every single person who needs it, regardless of their ability to pay.

We are committed to being good stewards of your trust. Every dollar will go toward strengthening your ambulance service and protecting this county for years to come.

Tonight is a win for public safety.

Tonight is a win for New Madrid County.

04/07/2026

Today is Election Day.

We encourage all eligible voters in New Madrid County to make their voice heard at the polls.

Thank you to Bootheel Progress With Partnership for their support of strong, dependable ambulance service in our region.

High quality Public Safety and Emergency Services are key to economic development in our region. Therefore, the Bootheel Progress With Partnership Board of Directors voted to support the Ambulance District Sales Tax increase in Mississippi and New Madrid Counties on the April 7 ballot!

04/05/2026

Happy Easter from all of us at New Madrid County Ambulance District.

We are grateful to serve the people and communities of New Madrid County each day. Wishing you and your family a safe, peaceful, and blessed Easter. As always, our crews remain ready to respond whenever you need us.

04/03/2026

What does this sales tax actually mean for your household?

We’ve heard a lot of questions about how this would impact families, and we want to break it down in a simple, practical way.

The proposed ambulance sales tax applies to purchases made in New Madrid County, including everyday items like groceries and other consumable goods.

For context, the average family of four in the United States spends roughly $10,000-$12,000 per year on groceries.

At a one-cent increase per $100 spent (1%), that equals:

➡️ About $100-$120 per year
➡️ Around $2-$2.30 per week

That’s roughly the cost of a cup of coffee each week.

What does that support?

Emergency medical services that are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including:

• Paramedics and EMTs ready to respond
• Ambulances and life-saving equipment
• Coverage across 697 square miles of New Madrid County
• Service for thousands of emergency calls each year

No one ever plans for the day they might need an ambulance. But when that moment comes, seconds matter.

Our goal is simply to ensure that when someone in our community calls 911, help is there.

We encourage everyone to stay informed and participate in the upcoming election on Tuesday, April 7th.