MESTA Mayes Emergency Service Trust Authority

06/05/2026

05/24/2026

As we close out EMS Week 2026, I want to personally thank our local partners, agencies, teams, and supporters for donating their time, cooking meals, and providing food and goodies for our crews throughout the week. I would also like to thank my admin team, as there is no way I could do half the things I want, without your help. Your support never goes unnoticed from me or the crews.

Today, we celebrated with our annual EMS Week family picnic. I started this tradition for our crews and their families as a time where we can come together in reflection, celebration, and joy for another year of service and sacrifice. Every year, these events continue to grow — not only with new employees joining our family, but with the loved ones who stand beside them every single day.

While our frontline heroes may not always receive the recognition they deserve, their support systems often go even more unseen. Our crews sacrifice personal moments with their families — graduations, school events, birthdays, holidays, and sporting activities — all for the chance to ensure someone else doesn’t miss theirs during an emergency.

To the spouses, children, friends, and families of our Mesta crews: thank you. Thank you for supporting them through the difficult days, the missed moments, and the long shifts. Thank you for helping them find the strength to come back and do it all again after the tough times.
Now, I ask a favor of everyone reading this: Have you checked on your first responder “people” lately?

It’s important to celebrate and recognize Police, Fire, EMS, and hospital staff — but beyond the celebrations, there is a reality many carry silently. Every year, we lose too many first responders because of the darkness, trauma, and pain they have seen and endured.

Please know there are always open hands to grab, shoulders to cry on, and ears willing to listen. If you or someone you know needs help and doesn’t know where to start, reach out to me or anyone on my team. We will help connect you with the resources and support you need.

Please don’t let your last celebration be the final time you experience the smiles, friendships, families, and memories like the ones you see in these pictures

With sincere gratitude, respect, and appreciation,

Erik Dickover
Executive Director
Mesta

05/17/2026

As we begin celebrating 2026 EMS Week, saying I appreciate what our crews do every single day would be a drastic understatement. I may be a little biased, but leading the individuals we have at Mesta is one of the proudest accomplishments of my life.

Almost all of these individuals came to work in this county because they believed in my vision and determination to build the best EMS service in Oklahoma. Those who were already here before my arrival placed their trust in me after enduring so much already. Two years later, together, they have established a new standard for EMS.

They have risen to every challenge — pushing their knowledge, growing as clinicians, and sacrificing moments in their own lives to ensure dependable, high-quality EMS services are available to the residents and visitors of Mayes County. Every single member of our crews remains committed to learning from previous encounters, accepting critical feedback, and striving to provide the highest level of care possible.

These are the dedicated professionals who respond to your emergencies and provide the best chance for survival, healing, comfort, or sometimes simply a shoulder to cry on — and then 30 minutes later, they are expected to do it all over again. They carry the weight of everyone else’s problems while often setting aside their own. Through all of life’s noise, negativity, and outside influences, they continue to stand ready to help anyone, at any time, without hesitation. Their mission remains the same: to do everything possible so someone gets to wake up beside their loved ones the next day.

Please join me in wishing our crews a Happy EMS Week and thanking them for everything they do. If you see them out this week, shake their hand, give them a pat on the shoulder, or simply let them know they are appreciated. They make me proud every single day, and I hope our community feels that same pride in the people who serve them.

Erik Dickover
Executive Director
MESTA

05/07/2026

Today, Mesta had the pleasure of taking possession of our newest vehicle. This is a 2025 Ford F450 with a custom grill guard purchased from Emergency Vehicles of Oklahoma. They produced a wonderful truck that will serve the citizens of Mayes County for years to come. Another special shoutout to 10-8 Outfitters, who took my ideas for updating our ambulances' look and produced a beautiful piece of work. This will be our new look going forward, and we hope you all enjoy it. We do have an additional truck coming towards the end of the month. This vehicle will serve as our 40th-anniversary special wrap as we complete our 40th year providing service to Mayes County citizens.

04/18/2026

Telecommunication Week Appreciation Post: Recognizing David's Dedication and Expertise. David commenced his tenure with our organization two years ago, initially serving as an EMT on the truck. He subsequently cross-trained in dispatch, his EMD certification, and later pursued further education to obtain his EMT-Advanced license. Notably, David also volunteers as a firefighter, rendering him an invaluable asset to both agencies. We extend our sincerest gratitude for your tireless efforts and commitment to excellence.
Thank you for all that you do. Your hard work does not go unnoticed!

04/17/2026

Celebrating Kera's dedication to Telecommunication Week! With her exceptional ability to learn quickly and perform with precision, Kera has excelled as a dispatcher for nearly a year. Her background as a EMT for 3 years on the front lines has given her a unique perspective, knowing firsthand the impact of timely response. Last year was remarkable for Kera, achieving EMD certification, building a life with her spouse, and becoming a mom! Thank you, Kera, for your tireless efforts and commitment to excellence - your contributions make a lasting difference.
We appreciate everything that you do!

04/16/2026

Telecommunication Week Appreciation Post. Craig exemplifies unwavering dedication and compassion in his role as a dispatcher and volunteer firefighter, consistently providing guidance and support to those in need. With four years of dedicated service to our organization, his commitment goes beyond work to colleagues, family, and the broader community. Whether navigating critical situations or offering reassurance to patients, Craig's unrelenting resolve is complemented by his drive to excel, continually refining his skills as both a dispatcher and firefighter. Holding certifications in Emergency Medical Response and Emergency Medical Dispatch, Craig embodies the principles of effective teamwork and collaboration. Our appreciation to his tireless efforts - his perseverance, empathy, and spirit leave a lasting impact, and his contributions are deeply valued.
Thank you for everything that you do!

04/15/2026

Telecommunicator Week appreciation post Marilyn has been a shining star at the console for nearly 7 years, leveraging her 23 plus years of experience as an Intermediate on the front lines to expertly answer the call and dispatch help in a controlled environment. With 30 years of experience bridging emergency care, she possesses a profound understanding of its intricacies. She has risen to meet new challenges, implementing guidecard software, earning Emergency Medical Dispatch and Emergency Medical Responder certification (passwords are her favorite 🤣). She’s an invaluable asset to our team.
Thank you for everything that you do and your dedication. Your hard work does not go unnoticed! We appreciate you!

02/12/2026

Yesterday we had the opportunity to host hands on cricothyrotomy training, and we want to extend a huge thank you to TLF 2 for coming out and providing such valuable instruction to our team. We appreciate you sharing your knowledge and helping us sharpen critical lifesaving skills.

A special thank you to Adair Custom Processing for generously donating the pig tracheas that made this realistic training possible. Your support of local EMS does not go unnoticed!

And finally, thank you to the MESTA crew members who took the time to attend and continue investing in their education and patient care.

We are proud to serve our community and remain committed to ongoing training and excellence.