Jefferson County Ems/Ema

08/28/2026

Congratulations to JCEMS Paramedic Zach Helton and our fellow public safety colleagues who completed the Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) program last week in Jefferson County. CIT is a community-based approach to improve the outcomes of those in crisis. It creates collaborative connections between emergency services, law enforcement, and mental health providers to identify mental health resources and increase community safety.

08/14/2026

Jefferson County EMS Training Center is excited to announce our Winter 2027 EMT-Basic Application period is now open. Applications are due by Wednesday, November 25. Class will begin January 21, 2027 and be completed by mid-April. Scan the QR code for an application.

https://www.jeffersoncountyemstc.com/emt-courses/emt-basic-course

For questions, please contact Rick Slaven, JCEMS Education Coordinator, at [email protected] or 865-471-9001.

08/13/2026

08/07/2026

Congratulations, Johnnie Lauderdale and Aaron Pate!
We are incredibly proud of the two of them for successfully completing the year long Paramedic Program at Walter State Community College!
They have both passed the National Registry testing, officially reaching a major milestone in their EMS careers.
Their hard work, dedication, and commitment over the past year have paid off, and we’re excited to see them hit the streets and put their new knowledge and skills to work serving our community.
Please join us in congratulating Paramedics Johnnie Lauderdale and Aaron Pate on this outstanding accomplishment!

07/30/2026

We are excited to announce that Jefferson County EMA/EMS Director Rodney Satterfield has been unanimously elected Vice President of the Region 2 EMS Directors Association. The association is a nonprofit professional organization that represents EMS agencies throughout East Tennessee. It brings together leaders from ambulance services, rescue squads, aeromedical programs, and hospitals to improve emergency medical care across the region. The organization is chartered by the State of Tennessee and serves as a collaborative forum for education, leadership, and system improvement. Congratulations, Rodney!

07/28/2026

We would like to congratulate Jefferson County EMS Advanced EMT Jaden Purkey on being selected as the recipient of the 2026 Region 2 EMS Directors Association Paramedic Scholarship. Jaden has been accepted into the fall paramedic class at Walters State Community College. Jaden has been serving his community for years, both as a volunteer firefighter and now as an EMS provider. Congratulations, Jaden!

07/19/2026

06/30/2026

After 21 years serving as Director of Jefferson County EMS/EMA and 33 years of serving the citizens of Jefferson County, Director Phillips signs off on last time.

06/23/2026