Ripley County Ambulance District's receives (4) new
Lifepak 15 cardiac monitors as part of a
multi-jurisdictional grant along with Naylor-Neelyville
Ambulance, East Carter County Volunteer Ambulance and
East Wayne County Ambulance District. Ripley County
Ambulance District share of the grant was approximately
$124,000 and cost the District $19,976.00 in
matching funds. The new monitors offer the District
better technology to recognize and treat Myocardial
Infractions (heart attacks) and monitor carbon monoxide
levels, a task that the old equipment could not perform.
February 2012
Karla Muse was hired on February 15, 2012 as Patient
Accounts Representative. Karla has several years
experience in dealing with patient accounts having
worked for several of the Primary Eye Physicians in
Poplar Bluff, MO.
January 2012
Ripley County Ambulance District's new 2012 Chevrolet
has been outfitted with a new logo and stripes, adopting
the local school colors of Black and Gold. The
stripes on the new unit are retro-reflective, making the
unit highly visible at night allowing for greater crew
safety. The large wide stripes on the rear leave no
doubt that your behind an emergency vehicle. This unit
also incorporates other safety features, such as rear
windows that you can see out but not in, providing
privacy for the patient and crew. A new rear view camera
system allowing easier backing if the vehicle and this
unit also has LED scene lights that allow for a much
brighter work area in low light conditions.
Ripley County Ambulance District was stunned to learn
that long time employee Erickia Reagan was fatally
injured in a motor vehicle accident early on Saturday,
the 21st of January. Erickia worked as the District's
Patient Account's Representative since June of 2007. She
will greatly be missed by all her fellow employees. Our
sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to her
husband, children and family members.
December 2011
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Ripley CountyAmbulance District introduces it's new website.
