Three Forks Area Ambulance Community Update: December 2024
Author: Barbara Mutter, Three Forks Ambulance Service
Three Forks Area Ambulance: December 2024
Barbara Mutter
Three Forks Ambulance Service
Three Forks Ambulance had 16 calls for service in December 2024.
With two major holidays, we were glad to see such a low call volume this month! Thank you for staying safe.
Our December calls included:
• 7 transports to the hospital with NO paramedic intercepts for pain medications
• 3 calls where AMR came from Bozeman to provide needed backup because our volunteer crew were unable to respond.
• 2 refusals where the patient declined transport
• 3 calls canceled before we arrived on scene
• 1 Fire where we supported Three Forks Fire
• 1 medical crew at the High School basketball games
We’re excited to announce progress on becoming a MT Emergency Medical Services for Children voluntary prehospital recognized pediatric-ready organization. Only 15 EMS agencies statewide have achieved this certification, and none in the Gallatin Valley. As part of this process, two of our EMTs, EMT Hudspeth and EMT Matthews, received their certification as Child Passenger Safety Technicians which allows them to teach and verify the correct installation of child safety seats in cars. This is a free service and can be scheduled by emailing 3fkamb@gmail.com to set up an appointment.
There continues to be a need for local drivers and EMTs. Volunteering as a driver requires zero experience other than you must be licensed, and 18 years of age or older. We will train the rest. See our website, 3faa.org for more information or to fill out the interest form.
We are offering an EMT class at our station starting February 25th on Tuesday and Thursday evenings and running until the end of May. There will also be 4 Saturdays during this time. It’s the least expensive in the Gallatin Valley at only $899. Email 3fkamb@gmail.com to sign up or learn more! There is no requirement to volunteer with TFAA after completing the class, though we’d love to have you!
As a non-profit organization, Three Forks Area Ambulance operates without tax levies.
Our service is supported solely through insurance billing, donations, and grants.
In 2024 we received 340 calls for service resulting in 144 hospital transports. Our dedicated volunteer EMTs and drivers continue to work tirelessly to meet our community’s emergency medical needs. We appreciate your ongoing support. Please see our website, 3faa.org, if you are interested in supporting our mission financially or as a volunteer.
Thank you!
