Tag Archives: Overton County Ambulance Serivces

Shane Walker will bring some 20 years of experience to his new role as Overton County Ambulance Director. Walker said he plans to hold this job for a long time. He said the biggest challenge he currently faces is hiring. “You know, we’re losing people going to different counties,” Walker said. “Of course, it’s for better pay. We’ve lost several ... Read More »

Overton County will try again to move forward on new ambulances after the Commissioners’ Monday night vote. The county approved the purchase of two ambulances for the price of just over $472,000. County Executive Steven Barlow said the board has actually approved the purchase of these ambulances twice. The order was canceled because the price for an ambulance went up ... Read More »

Overton County will look to expand its ambulance services building to add sleeping quarters for its growing staff. The county was considering a property swap, but the prospective location on Highway 111 was valued $365,000 higher than the current ambulance services property. County Executive Ben Danner said the county can pay for the expansion with $350,000 left over from the ... Read More »