McCarthy Building Companies and Phelps Health Celebrate Ribbon Cutting of New Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Base in Rolla, Missouri

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc., the oldest privately held construction firm in the U.S. and a leading national healthcare construction manager, joined Phelps Health on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, to celebrate the ribbon cutting of a new, state-of-the-art Emergency Medical Services (EMS) base. The new building replaces an aging EMS station and enhances emergency response capabilities in the region. 

Located on the main Phelps Health campus in Rolla, Missouri, nestled in the heart of the Ozarks, approximately 105 miles south of St. Louis, the new EMS base was partially funded by a $4 million American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant from the State of Missouri. Its strategic location brings EMS teams closer to the Emergency Department while maintaining easy access to I-44. 

The 17,500-square-foot facility enhances Phelps Health’s emergency response capabilities, improves support for EMS personnel and elevates patient care across the region. Designed for both operational efficiency and staff comfort, highlights of the new EMS base include: 

• Eight ambulance bays (doubling capacity from the previous facility)
• A second helicopter landing pad
• Sixteen bunk rooms for EMS staff and Phelps Air crews
• Dedicated training rooms and modern amenities to support continuing education and extended shifts
• A tornado storm shelter to protect crews during severe weather 

“We are proud to partner with Phelps Health on this transformative project that strengthens emergency care for residents throughout the region,” said Chris Nisbet, Project Director, McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. “Our team was honored to help bring this vision to life, delivering a facility that not only meets today’s needs but is built to accommodate future growth in healthcare services.” 

McCarthy, a nationally recognized leader in healthcare construction, has a proven track record in building complex healthcare and emergency facilities. Over the past century, the company has completed more than 1,000 major healthcare projects and renovated thousands more. McCarthy is consistently ranked among the top firms in Engineering News-Record’s (ENR) general construction and healthcare construction categories, as well as in Modern Healthcare and Building Design+Construction’s Top 25 Healthcare Giants. 

About McCarthy 

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. (McCarthy) is the oldest privately held national construction company in America. With 160 years spent collaborating with partners to solve complex building challenges on behalf of its clients, McCarthy is committed to delivering superior results and creating great experiences for everyone. With an unrelenting focus on safety and a comprehensive quality program in all phases of the project, McCarthy utilizes industry-leading design phase and construction techniques combined with value-add technology to maximize outcomes. Repeatedly honored as a Best Place to Work and Healthiest Employer, McCarthy is ranked the 17th largest domestic builder (Engineering News-Record, May 2024). With over 8,000 salaried employees and craft professionals, the firm has offices in St. Louis; Atlanta; Collinsville, Ill.; Kansas City, Kan.; Omaha, Neb.; Phoenix; Las Vegas; Denver; Austin, Channelview, Dallas, and Houston, Texas; and San Diego, Newport Beach, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Jose and Sacramento, Calif. McCarthy is 100 percent employee owned. More information about the company is available online at www.mccarthy.com or by following the company on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram. 

About Phelps Health 

Phelps Health serves over 200,000 residents in south-central Missouri. Phelps Health is county-owned, non-tax supported and is overseen by a five-member elected board. Phelps Health employs more than 1,900 people, including 100-plus providers. Phelps Health, which includes a hospital licensed for 240 patient beds, serves a six-county area, with its main campus and several clinics in Rolla, Missouri. Phelps Health also has clinics in Salem, St. James, Vienna and Waynesville, Missouri. For more information, visit phelpshealth.org.