$300K State Grant Modernizes Overton Emergency Fleet
Overton County modernizing its emergency fleet through a $305,400 state grant, funding the purchase of a new ambulance and specialized loading equipment. Overton County Ambulance Services Director Chris Masiongale said the funding originates from a federal grant being distributed by the state to some 88 counties. Masiongale said the grant is specifically designated for the […]
Overton Adds Ambulance Driver To County Staff
The Overton County Commission approved the addition of a new ambulance driver position to the county staff Monday night. Commissioner and Ambulance Service Director Shane Walker said the driver would only be permitted to assist other medical staff and drive the ambulance. Walker said the plan was approved by the state as a solution to […]
Fentress Budget Committee Looking To Solve EMS Retention
An increase of $33 for on-call EMS pay approved by the Fentress County Budget Committee on Thursday night. The on-call pay is currently $7, increasing to $40 on July 1 if approved in the final county budget. Commissioner Larry Cooper said an increase to just $30 might not work for current EMS employees. “I know […]
Deadline for Fentress EMS Director Applications
Fentress County is in need of a new EMS Director as the county reaches Friday’s deadline for applications. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said Jonathan Beaty is serving as interim director when Micah Dunford retired after 3 years. Johnson said he will be praying on deadline day because this is going to be a difficult position […]
