Our Mission
Our Services
Our Mission
The mission of the Missouri EMS Funeral Response Team is to provide profession funeral support and services to agencies and survivors of Missouri EMS Providers who have given their life in the line of duty, have died while still actively serving, or have served as a EMS provider or administrator.
Our History
Our Services
Our Mission
The Missouri EMS Funeral Response Team was formed in late 2009 by a paramedic/retired Marine that seen the need to have a statewide EMS team that would honor those that have or are serving in EMS. It has grown from this individual to over 70 members statewide. As of May 1, 2024, the team has responded to over 200 request. including Illi
The Missouri EMS Funeral Response Team was formed in late 2009 by a paramedic/retired Marine that seen the need to have a statewide EMS team that would honor those that have or are serving in EMS. It has grown from this individual to over 70 members statewide. As of May 1, 2024, the team has responded to over 200 request. including Illinois, Kansas, Iowa, & Arkansas, The team has been a part of the National EMS memorial weekend of honor since 2014, The team never charges for responding here in Missouri. The team runs strictly on fundraisers and donations.
Our Services
Our Services
Our Services
The Missouri EMS Funeral Response Team can provide the following services:
1. Professional honor guard services
2. Assistance/Guidance to departments with the funeral process from death notification through burial.
3. Assistance recognizing and filing for LODD benefits on the federal, state, and local levels for surviving families.
4. Creating SOG's for departments for LODD and non-LODD events