Clay Replacing Ambulance Through Grant Funding
Clay County will be getting a new ambulance to replace an aging vehicle in the EMS fleet. County Mayor Dale Reagan said the grant funding allowing the purchase comes at a good time considering recent issues with vehicles. “A year and a half ago I guess it was we had an accident, and it took […]
Clay EMS Raises Pushed To Next Month After Not Making Commission Agenda
A pay raise for Clay County EMS workers could be coming next month depending on a county commission vote. That is according to County Attorney Jimmy White. White said the pay increase needs to be discussed in the planning committee before the full commission can consider. “They take it to the planning committee which will […]
Overton Commission Purchases CPR Machines For Ambulance Service
The Overton County Ambulance Service will be receiving five new CPR machines. The Overton County Commission approved the purchase Monday. County Executive Ben Danner said the county’s fourth phase of COVID money paid the cost. “Jim Morgan, who has been Ambulance Director for a long time, he looked at the needs that we had at […]
Celina Aldermen Approve EMS Raise, Adoption Pends Commission Approval
Clay County EMS employees are a step away from receiving a $1 per hour pay raise. Clay County’s EMS committee approved the increase at its latest meeting. City Mayor Luke Collins said with the Board of Aldermen’s approval on Tuesday, the action only pends a vote from the full commission. “Good news is, we’ve had […]
Jackson Commissioners Approve Ambulance Placement At DB Fire Hall During Weekdays
The Jackson County Commission approved placing an ambulance at the Dodson Branch fire hall on the weekdays between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. EMA/EMS Director Keith Bean said that the new placement would cut response time to the school down to four minutes. “We’ve had three incidents since school started,” “And it’s an average of […]
EMS Worker Shortage Affecting Most Departments In The Region
Celina’s struggle to find EMS workers is not a unique situation as almost all Upper Cumberland departments have unfilled positions. That is according to Upper Cumberland EMS Directors Association President Tim Booher. Booher said finding EMS workers is an issue statewide. “The first reason or the first thing that always pops to the front of […]
Celina Aldermen Discuss EMS Contract And Recruiting More Workers
Celina officials are exploring options to find more EMS workers after several employees have left the department. Interim Director Andy Hall presented the situation to the Board of Aldermen Tuesday. Hall said six full-time employees have quit, leaving just six workers operating emergency services in Clay County. “Five or six are working at least 3-4 […]
Celina EMS Director Steps Down, Staffing Issues Continue
Celina EMS Director Jason Emerton has stepped down from his position. Paramedic Andy Hall has taken over as interim director. Some other EMS workers also transferred after Emerton’s move, so Hall said he plans to bring up the staffing issue during Tuesday’s Celina Board of Aldermen meeting. “Basically, let them know what we are looking […]
Celina EMS Workers Concerned About Lack Of Pay Raise
Celina ambulance employees voiced concerns over equal benefits during Tuesday’s Celina Board of Aldermen meeting. Celina Mayor Luke Collins said police and water department employees will receive pay increases. However, Collins said local EMS workers will not this fiscal year due to financial constraints. Paramedic Andy Hall said members still want to be treated the […]
Cookeville Paramedic Class Exceeds National Average In Exam
Vol State’s Cookeville paramedic class completed its national registry exam with a 92 percent first attempt pass rate. The rate nationally is 69 percent. Paramedic Instructor Karen Billingsley said this is the type of success she expects from the Cookeville class. Billingsley said she is proud to see the class complete their journey after times […]
