Tag Archives: Clay County EMS

Clay Ambulance Board has had a difficult time filling important EMT vacancies with candidates largely due to low pay. EMTs in the area have been in low supply since 2020, with many leaving the county to accept employment in bigger areas like Nashville. Andy Hall Director of EMS said that this is because EMTs and paramedics have been in consistently ... Read More »

Longtime Clay County EMS Member Jimmy Philpott will be laid to rest Saturday. Philpott died Monday at the age of 80. Mayor Dale Reagan said Philpott’s 40 some years of service played an instrumental role in where the county stands today. “First thing that comes to mind when I think about Jimmy is wanting to help others,” Reagan said. “He ... Read More »

Clay County is looking to add a new ambulance for emergency services with a Community Development Block Grant application. Mayor Dale Reagan said after an ambulance was totaled during an accident in October, creating a critical need for the county. Reagan said the county has two ambulances currently. That includes one unit with over 200,000 miles. “Getting another unit, new ... Read More »