Tag Archives: Celina EMS

Clay County will now operate the ambulance service with all ambulances and many of the city’s former workers already back in place. With the help of the state, Clay County Mayor Dale Reagan declared a state of emergency Tuesday to facilitate the transfer from the City of Celina. He said as of 6 p.m. Tuesday, the county has two ambulances ... Read More »

Clay County hoping the city of Celina will come up with a permanent solution for the city’s ambulance coverage. The ambulance staff resigning Monday has left the community with emergency medical responders. County Mayor Dale Reagan said the county has contracted the ambulance service through the city for the last 12 or 15 years. “They’ve provided a good service for ... Read More »

The entire Celina ambulance staff walked out this morning, including EMS Director Andy Hall. Hall said he resigned Monday morning after 24 years with the service because Mayor Luke Collins decided to replace the service’s medical director. “The EMS Director helps appoint this and discusses who the medical director is for the service,” Hall said. “And he just bypassed all ... Read More »

Celina’s EMS staffing shortages seemed to be resolved, but the department has once again found itself short handed. Director Andy Hall said what should be a 12-person team is actually operating with just six people including himself. “I don’t know what the sure fire answer is, but we are working on slowly getting our raises up, but we are a ... Read More »

Celina EMS Interim Director Andy Hall has dropped the interim title becoming director of the department. Hall was named interim after Jason Emerton stepped down. A staff shortage came with the leadership change at the time, but Hall said the department now has nine full-time employees. “Thank the good Lord I have been able to pull through that first month,” ... Read More »