Services

Cape County
Private Ambulance Services

Explore the core services CCPA provides to patients, families, and the community. From emergency response and scheduled medical transport to event medical standby, our team delivers reliable care when and where it is needed.

Emergency Ambulance Services

Cape County Private Ambulance Service, Inc. has provided emergency medical services to Cape Girardeau County, Missouri since 1968. As an established EMS provider, all emergency calls are managed by full-time, certified Emergency Medical Dispatchers utilizing Medical Priority Dispatch System (MPDS) protocols. This structured, clinically validated approach enables dispatchers to deliver pre-arrival instructions that support life-saving and injury-prevention interventions, including CPR guidance, choking response, and bleeding control.

Each emergency response unit is equipped with advanced medical technology, including 12-lead ECG capability with telemetry transmission, a comprehensive formulary of emergency medications, industry-standard life support equipment, and multiple redundant communication methods. Ambulances are staffed by Missouri-licensed and National Registry-certified Paramedics and Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs), ensuring a high standard of pre-hospital clinical care.

In an Emergency

  • Dial 911 or 573-335-3305
  • Remain calm; trained personnel will provide instructions while an ambulance is dispatched and enroute.
  • If calling from a mobile phone, be aware that multiple call routing steps may occur before reaching the appropriate dispatch center.

Non-Emergency Ambulance Transport

CCPA provides scheduled, non-emergency medical transportation throughout the Midwest region. Services are tailored to patient acuity and may be delivered via:

  • Advanced Life Support (ALS) units for patients requiring higher levels of clinical monitoring or intervention.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) units when medically appropriate.

To schedule non-emergency transportation, contact the dispatch center at 573-335-3306. A dispatcher will assess the requested level of service and provide a cost estimate prior to transport.

Coverage for non-emergency transport under Medicare and Medicaid is subject to regulatory criteria. CCPA will make reasonable efforts to verify eligibility in advance; however, patients are generally responsible for charges associated with non-emergency services unless coverage is confirmed.

Key Features

  • Safe, secure, and timely transportation for stretcher-bound patients
  • Advance reservations available
  • Service is available on weekends and holidays
  • Potential coverage through Medicare and certain insurance plans (subject to eligibility)

Medical Standby Services

CCPA provides medical standby services for public and private events, including sporting events, motorsports, agricultural events, festivals, and large gatherings. Services include the deployment of trained EMS personnel equipped to manage on-site medical needs.

Minor first aid can be administered on scene, and transport to an appropriate medical facility can be arranged promptly for more serious illness or injury. Standby services are available by reservation only.

For scheduling and additional information, contact the dispatch center at 573-335-3306.