Morgan County Ambulance Service - MCAS

We have seen an increase in comments asking what happened, who was involved, where the call was, or whether someone is okay.

The Morgan County Ambulance Service will not release patient information, scene details, names, injuries, addresses, outcomes, or specifics about emergency calls on social media.
HIPAA is the federal law that protects a patient’s private health information. That includes information that could identify a patient, their medical condition, the care they received, where they were treated, or details related to the incident.

When someone calls 911, they are experiencing a private emergency. That situation may involve a medical crisis, injury, death, trauma, or a deeply personal moment for a family. Out of respect for the people involved, we will not discuss those details publicly.

At times, we may post general photos or updates in partnership with other responding agencies. Those posts are meant to recognize teamwork, educate the public, or share general information about emergency response. They are not meant to provide details about a specific patient or incident.

Any information shared by MCAS will remain extremely vague and non-specific. We will not confirm who was involved, what happened, what injuries occurred, where a patient was transported, or the outcome of the call.

HIPAA matters. Patient privacy matters. Respect matters.

Please do not ask for incident details in the comments. Please do not speculate. Please be respectful of the patient, the family, our crews, and everyone involved.

If information is appropriate for public release, it will come from the proper agency through the proper channels.

🚑🇺🇸 Happy 4th of July from Morgan County Ambulance! 🎆

As you celebrate Independence Day, here is a friendly reminder about when to call for an ambulance — and when not to.

🚨 Call 911 for an ambulance when it is a real emergency, such as:
❤️ Chest pain or trouble breathing
🩸 Serious injury or heavy bleeding
🧠 Signs of a stroke
⚠️ Someone is unconscious or not waking up
🚑 A seizure or severe allergic reaction
🏥 Severe illness and you cannot safely get to the ER

But please remember, an ambulance is not needed because:
🩹 You got a paper cut
🍔 You burned the burgers
🚗 You need a ride to an appointment
🧊 You ran out of ice at the BBQ
☀️ Your sunburn is annoying, but you are okay
🎆 Your neighbor’s fireworks are just ugly

If it is life-threatening, time-sensitive, or you cannot get there safely, call 911. For minor issues, please consider urgent care, your doctor, or another non-emergency option.

Have a safe, fun, and responsible 4th of July, Morgan County! 🇺🇸🎇

Travis Freeman, Morgan County Director of Public Safety, joins B106's Morgan Matters to discuss the county's fully staffed ambulance department and communications center that serves Morgan County. He also shares details about the upcoming BBQ at the Bay on July 18 and encourages the community to attend and learn more about the Ambulance Service. Morgan County Ambulance Service - MCAS Morgan County Communications Center

Listen to the interview at the link in the comments.

Morgan Matters is heard each weekday morning on Morgan County's B106 and is brought to you by FMS Bank.

⛈️ What a couple of days it’s been.

Over the past 48 hours, Morgan County has seen heavy rain, flash flooding, and large hail, creating challenging conditions across our community. While many were able to stay indoors, our crews were out on the roads responding to 911 emergencies and completing interfacility transfers—regardless of the weather.

We’re incredibly thankful that, despite the conditions and hail large enough to cause minor damage to some of our ambulances, our crews remained safe and continued providing the care our community depends on.

Storms don’t stop emergencies, and they don’t stop the dedicated men and women of the Morgan County Ambulance Service. Whether it’s the middle of the night, standing water on the roads, or hail pounding the windshield, our team answers the call.

A huge thank you to our paramedics, EMTs, dispatchers, hospital partners, law enforcement, fire agencies, and everyone else who worked through the storms to keep Morgan County safe.

Stay weather aware, drive carefully, and remember—if you encounter flooded roadways, Turn Around, Don’t Drown. 🌧️🚑💙

If you’re along the I-76 corridor from Wiggins to Hillrose, prepare for up to baseball size hail.