Tag Archives: Paramedic

Clay County EMS seeking to hire additional licensed personnel as it transitions to a county department. EMS Director Andy Hall said the service continues to struggle with understaffing and hopes to hire six more medics. He said many of the crew members are working major overtime and up to 120 hours a week. “Overtime’s really killing right now, two-thirds of ... Read More »

Overton County, like many Upper Cumberland Counties are struggling to find and retain employees. County Executive Ben Danner said there was a time when the benefits included with a county job were viewed highly. However, with the push to raise wages in the private sector even falling flat in some industries, it is difficult to bring people in for emergency ... Read More »

A Life Force 2 flight paramedic has received national recognition for his work in air medical and aviation safety. Flight paramedic Robert Berger said he was surprised to receive the Jim Charlson Safety Award. An award he said many of his mentors received. Berger said it is an honor to be considered alongside the people who helped evaluate the psychology ... Read More »