Lincoln County EMS Explorers is happy to place a fun, easy Geocache for all ages. Placed in a low place for the little ones but concealed enough for adults. We hope you have a great time locating this Cache. Please DO NOT BLOCK THE AMBULANCE BAY DOORS AT ANY TIME and only visit this Geocache between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm, thank you.
**Permission given by Lincoln County Ambulance District’s Chief Administrator**
Here's some history on Lincoln County Ambulance District (also known as L.C.A.D.). It was formed on February 20th, 1974, and was operated by local funeral homes as a BLS (Basic Life Support) district. Then in 1982, L.C.A.D. evolved into an ALS (Advanced Life Support) district and is still an ALS district. As of 2024, the District employs 83 Paramedics/EMTs that staff 7, 911 ambulances in 6 bases, including one Battalion Chief per shift. The District also has a Chief Administrator, a Chief of Operations, a Chief Medical Officer, a Training Officer, an Office and Benefits Administrator, and an Administrative Secretary. L.C.A.D. covers approximately 640 square miles and had approximately 9,000 calls in 2023. LCAD
Base #1 was built in 1999 and houses the Battalion Chief, Medic 11, Medic 12, and an ATV special response unit.