Putnam County EMS (TN)

02/14/2026

Our love language? 💞
Quality care.
Rapid response.
And maybe a little siren serenade! 🚑🎶

Happy Valentine’s Day from PCEMS- caring for our community with heart, 24/7. 💕

02/05/2026

Please use caution on the roads tonight!

02/04/2026

🩸Help Needed- Critically Low Blood Supply🩸

We wanted to take a moment to recognize members of our PCEMS administrative team who recently donated blood with Blood Assurance. Their generosity comes at a very critical time, as Blood Assurance is experiencing severely low blood supplies due to recent weather-related closures and missed donation opportunities.

Blood Assurance supplies blood to CRMC, Vanderbilt, and the majority of hospitals across our region. Their blood supply supports trauma care, emergency surgeries, and lifesaving treatments every day. As first responders, we see the impact of these donations firsthand. As PCEMS prepares to begin carrying blood on our units soon, access to this life-saving resource in the field will directly improve patient outcomes when minutes matter most.

We encourage our community to please consider donating if you’re able. One donation can save multiple lives and give someone a fighting chance at survival! ❤️‍🩹

01/31/2026

Thank You, Cookeville Regional Charitable Foundation 💙

Community strength is built through generosity and partnership, and the Cookeville Regional Charitable Foundation continues to make a meaningful difference across the Upper Cumberland.

Through their support, the Foundation generously donated two new wheelchairs to Putnam County Emergency Medical Services for use on the AmbuBus. These wheelchairs will play a vital role in safely loading and unloading patients during large-scale emergencies and major incidents when multiple individuals must be transported at once.

The AmbuBus, operated and maintained by PCEMS, is a regional resource made available through a joint effort of multiple organizations to serve communities throughout the Upper Cumberland. Having the proper equipment ensures this shared resource can be used safely, efficiently, and with patient dignity at the forefront.

This contribution was especially meaningful following a recent major incident where the AmbuBus was utilized, reinforcing the importance of preparedness and community support.

👏 Thank you to the Cookeville Regional Charitable Foundation for investing in emergency services and helping create a safer, stronger community for all.

01/30/2026

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Nashville TN 1005 PM CST Thu Jan 29 2026
..WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON FRIDAY TO NOON CST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch,
with locally higher amounts.

* WHERE...A portion of Middle Tennessee.

* WHEN...From noon Friday to noon CST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1.

01/28/2026

Reminder: Celebration of Life for Retired Major Danny Heady

Tomorrow evening, we will gather to honor and remember Retired Major Danny Heady—a dedicated leader, mentor, and friend who devoted 42 years of service to EMS and left a lasting legacy within our service and our community.

📅 Thursday, January 29
📍 Putnam County Convention Center
2121 Event Center Drive, Cookeville, TN 38501
🕒 Visitation: 3:00–5:00 PM
🕔 Celebration of Life Service: 5:00 PM

We encourage all who are able to attend to join us as we celebrate Danny’s life, his unwavering commitment to service, and the profound impact he made on so many. Your presence is a meaningful way to honor his memory and to show support for his family, friends, and colleagues.

We hope to see you there as we come together in remembrance and gratitude for a life well lived.

01/26/2026

Our 911 center is currently experiencing a higher-than-normal call volume related to outdoor fall incidents.

Emergency services are actively responding, and resources are being utilized to assist those injured. To help reduce the risk of additional injuries and keep emergency lines available for critical needs, the public is urged to use caution and stay inside if at all possible. If you must go outside remember what may look like only snow is actually ice with snow on top of it.

01/26/2026

01/26/2026

‼️ ROAD CONDITIONS DETERIORATING ‼️

Road conditions are quickly becoming icy and slick. Patches of black ice are being reported across Putnam County. All areas that are currently wet are expected to freeze as temperatures continue to drop.

If you have to travel please use extreme caution. If you don’t have to be out, please stay indoors.

01/26/2026

🚨 Class Cancellation Notice 🚨

To ensure the safety of our students and instructors, our BLS, ACLS, and PALS classes scheduled for Monday 1/26 and Tuesday 1/27 have been canceled due to inclement weather and icy road conditions.

As roadways continue to re-freeze and become increasingly dangerous, we encourage everyone to prioritize safety— please stay warm, stay safe, and remain home if at all possible.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support of our EMS service. We will provide rescheduling information as soon as it becomes available.

01/25/2026

The Putnam County Emergency Operations Center opened in a partial activation at 6:00 capacity which includes the Support Branch, Public Information Branch, and the Public Safety Branch in support of the winter storm that is currently upon us. The EOC is monitoring the current situation as nightfall changes the roadway conditions and closely monitoring precipitation type and what effect it could have on power and infrastructure.
The EOC will remain in this capacity until the need arises to upgrade to a full activation or the situation improves and there are no impacts to the public.