Putnam County EMS (TN)

Putnam County EMS (TN) Putnam County, Tennessee's only Emergency Medical Service provider. *This Page Is Not Monitored 24/7*

Putnam County Emergency Medical Services is the EMS agency serving Cookeville, Algood, Baxter, Monterey and the citizens of Putnam County, Tennessee. *This page is not monitored 24/7* If you have a medical emergency, please call 911.

04/15/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

April 15, 2026

Putnam County Ambulance Service Involved in Non-Injury Accident

Cookeville, TN — The Putnam County Ambulance Service was involved in a non-injury traffic accident while responding to a medical call on April 15, 2026.

The accident occurred at approximately 5:20 p.m. at the intersection of Jackson Street and Willow Avenue. At the time of the incident, the ambulance was en route to a call for service and did not have a patient on board.

No injuries were reported. Another unit was dispatched to ensure continued response to the original medical call without interruption.

The incident is currently under review.

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Healthcare Day is consistently a highlight of our year. We love sharing our passion for EMS with such an engaged group a...
04/14/2026

Healthcare Day is consistently a highlight of our year. We love sharing our passion for EMS with such an engaged group and working alongside the incredible organizations that keep Putnam County healthy and safe. Thank you, Leadership Putnam, for joining us in a behind-the-scenes look at what our team does every day! 🚑🏥

To the calm voice on the other end of the radio..🎙️💛Today begins National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, and Putn...
04/12/2026

To the calm voice on the other end of the radio..🎙️💛

Today begins National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, and Putnam County EMS wants to say thank you to our dispatchers at Putnam County 911 - TN!

Our dispatchers are the ultimate multi-taskers: gathering critical information, providing life-saving instructions over the phone, and ensuring our paramedics and EMTs get where they need to go safely and quickly. You are the first link in the chain of survival in Putnam County.

To the heroes behind the headsets: Thank you for always watching over us and our community.

04/09/2026

Adopt-A-Dispatcher is in full swing!

We want to say a huge thank you to everyone who has already adopted one of our dispatchers—we are incredibly appreciative and truly blown away by the support from our community.

We still have a few dispatchers left to be adopted! If you’d like to participate, now is a great opportunity to show them just how much they are valued for the hard work they do every day behind the scenes.

Please reach out to Drew Swink if you are interested at drew.swink@putnamcountytn.gov

Your support means more than you know

Wishing our community a happy and healthy Easter!! 🐰🌷
04/05/2026

Wishing our community a happy and healthy Easter!! 🐰🌷

It was such a pleasure meeting so many amazing families and caregivers today at the Nurture and Nourish Resource Baby Sh...
03/28/2026

It was such a pleasure meeting so many amazing families and caregivers today at the Nurture and Nourish Resource Baby Shower! We’re incredibly grateful for the opportunity to help ensure your little ones are riding as safely as possible. 🚗👶

We’re proud to serve the families of Putnam County and are thankful for each of you who showed up, asked questions, and took steps to keep your kids safe. ❤️

We hope to see you again at future events!

03/28/2026
🚑🩸 Putnam County EMS Needs Your HelpPutnam County Emergency Medical Services is taking a major step forward in saving li...
03/28/2026

🚑🩸 Putnam County EMS Needs Your Help

Putnam County Emergency Medical Services is taking a major step forward in saving lives. Soon, our crews will begin carrying blood on our Captain vehicle, bringing advanced lifesaving care directly to patients when every second counts.

In partnership with Blood Assurance, this program will allow us to treat trauma and medical emergencies faster—right where it happens.

The same blood donated in our community supports patients at Cookeville Regional Medical Center and other regional hospitals our patients rely on every day. Now, that lifesaving blood will also be available before patients even reach the hospital.

But we can’t do it without you. 🩸

👉 Please donate today. Your donation could save a life right here in Putnam County and across our region.

Together, we’re building a stronger, safer community.

🚨50% Survival Rate!!! 🚨The 2025 Utstein Cardiac Arrest Data is in.. When a bystander initiated CPR before handing off to...
03/20/2026

🚨50% Survival Rate!!! 🚨

The 2025 Utstein Cardiac Arrest Data is in.. When a bystander initiated CPR before handing off to our team and first responders, we had a staggering 50% survival rate, compared to a national rate of 34%!

The results are clear, in Putnam County, Your Heart is in the Best Possible Hands. ❤️

When a life hangs in the balance, every second is a story. Today, we aren’t just sharing statistics, we are sharing the stories of neighbors, friends, and family members who are still with us because of the incredible team serving Putnam County.

The 2025 cardiac arrest data is out, and the results are a testament to the elite level of care in our community. While the national survival rate sits at 9.5%, Putnam County has reached 12.1% with witnessed and unwitnessed arrest. We are passionate about teaching CPR classes to our community for a reason: Every second counts. These survival rates prove that when you step up while our teams are en route, lives are saved. We couldn’t do what we do without you.

To our EMS personnel, 911 dispatchers, and First Responder Agencies: We see the sweat, the training, and the unwavering focus you bring to every scene. These numbers don't happen by chance; they happen because of your professionalism and your refusal to settle for "good enough." We are beyond proud of the excellence you demonstrate daily. You aren't just hitting benchmarks; you are giving people their lives back.

To our medical director: Thank you for being the driving force behind top-notch prehospital care in Putnam County. Our progression and advanced protocols and these success stories would not be possible without your vision and guidance.

To our Community: Our commitment to you is simple: We will never stop advancing our training, our equipment, and our protocols. We are dedicated to excellence in prehospital medicine because you deserve nothing less.

Thank you for trusting us with your care. We are honored to serve you.

03/16/2026

Safe Place Shelters in Green will be open during the Tornado Watch.

03/15/2026
🎀 Nurture & Nourish: A Resource Baby Shower! 🎀Are you a mom-to-be or a new parent? We want to make sure you and your lit...
03/11/2026

🎀 Nurture & Nourish: A Resource Baby Shower! 🎀

Are you a mom-to-be or a new parent? We want to make sure you and your little one are supported from day one!

As part of the Nurture & Nourish event, Putnam County EMS, Cookeville Police, and THP will be on-site providing FREE Car Seat Safety Checks. 🚗👶

While you get your seat checked by the pros, enjoy everything else the shower has to offer:

🎁 Giveaways & Resources
🎈 Balloon Artist & Kids Play Zone
🍎 Snacks & Health Information..and so much more!

📅 Saturday, March 28th | 10am - 1pm
📍 Cookeville First Baptist Church (18 S Walnut Ave)

📲 Parents and Caregivers can also get their carseats checked by appointment any time by calling Putnam County EMS at 931-528-1555 and asking for Carseats.

Let’s make sure our kids are riding safely—every trip, every time!

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700 County Services Drive
Cookeville, TN
38501

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 11am
12pm - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 11am
12pm - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 11am
12pm - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 11am
12pm - 4pm
Friday 8am - 11am
12pm - 4pm

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