What We Do
Our Services
911 Emergency Response
When every second counts, our highly trained crews provide immediate life Support for all types of medical emergencies. We respond rapidly to heart attacks, strokes, serious trauma, respiratory distress, seizures, diabetic emergencies, and any other life-threatening situation throughout Vernon County.
Advanced Life Support (ALS)
Our ambulances can operate at the Advanced Life Support level for extreme cases. Our Missouri-licensed paramedics are authorized to perform advanced procedures including cardiac monitoring, 12-lead EKGs, defibrillation, IV therapy, medication administration, advanced airway management, and pain control.
Critical Care Transport
We provide specialized critical care transport for patients with serious or unstable medical conditions. Using advanced monitoring equipment and life-support technology, our crews maintain a high level of care while transporting critically ill or injured patients between medical facilities.
Inter-Facility Transfers
Vernon County EMS offers safe, professional inter-facility transfers for patients requiring movement between hospitals, nursing homes, rehabilitation facilities, or specialty care providers in Joplin, Kansas City, Springfield, and surrounding areas. Continuity of care is our priority during every transfer.
Special Event Medical Standby
We offer professional on-site medical standby services for local events including school sports, festivals, fairs, parades, concerts, and other public gatherings. Having our trained EMS personnel present provides immediate care if needed and peace of mind for organizers and attendees.