Putnam County EMS (TN)

08/01/2025

🚨 Putnam County EMS is HIRING Licensed Paramedics! 🚨
We’re expanding our fleet, and our elite team, as we continue leading the way in advanced prehospital care.

🚑 Now Hiring: Tennessee Licensed Paramedics- full-time positions available
Putnam County EMS has been approved to carry blood products on our Captain’s sprint vehicles — just one of the many progressive steps we’re taking to deliver the highest level of care.

🔥 Why Join Us?

📅 12-Hour Shifts
⏰ Minimal Call-In Rotation
🛠 Hamilton Vents, Ultrasound, and Stryker Load Systems in Every Unit
🚒 First Responder Support on Every Emergency Call

Experience Counts: bring your years of experience and earn accordingly

🎓 Education Incentives:

Associate’s – $2,000 | Bachelor’s – $4,000 | Master’s – $6,000

💰 Pay Scale: $22.71–$31.71/hr (Medic)

Advanced Roles Available:
Critical Care Paramedic: $23.61–$32.61/hr
Community Paramedic: $25.41–$34.41/hr

Night Shift Differential: Up to $1.35/hr

10-Year Top-Out with $2,000 annual step increases

💼 Extra Pay Opportunities:

Leadership & training roles

CPR instructor training & teaching

🩺 Benefits:

PTO with annual rollover

Multiple insurance tiers, including FREE employee plans

📅 Apply online by August 18th
📞 Have questions? Call us at (931) 525-2104

✨ If you're a Tennessee licensed Paramedic ready to be part of a progressive, high-performing team, Putnam County EMS is where your career belongs.

Click the link below to apply now!
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07/09/2025

🚨 Time is Running Out! 🚨

Ready to start a new and exciting career in EMS?

Don’t miss your chance to apply for our in-house EMT-Basic course — but hurry, applications are due by July 18th‼️

🗓 Evening classes begin August 4th and run through mid-December. This is your opportunity to kick off 2026 as a certified EMT, ready to make a real difference in your community!

💰 Affordable. Convenient. Rewarding.

📍 Classes are held at PCEMS, with experienced instructors and hands-on training.

✅ Submit your application to Major Billy Price today!
📞 (931) 525-2121
📧 bprice@putnamcountytn.gov

⏳ Don’t let this deadline pass you by — your future in EMS starts NOW!!

07/04/2025

🇺🇸🚑 Happy 4th of July! 🚑🇺🇸

As we join our community in celebrating the freedoms we are so thankful for, we’re reminded how grateful we are to serve such a strong, caring, and resilient group of people. Whether you’re spending the day at the lake, around the grill, or watching fireworks with loved ones—thank you for letting us be a part of this wonderful community we proudly call home!

While you're out enjoying the holiday, please remember a few safety tips to help keep everyone safe:

💧Stay hydrated, especially in the heat
🚘 Never drink and drive
🎇 Handle fireworks responsibly
🐾 Keep pets inside and secured- they may be scared of the loud noises
👀 Keep a close eye on kids near water or grills
🥵 Watch for signs of heat exhaustion

To our crews and all first responders working today—thank you for your dedication and sacrifice. Your service doesn't go unnoticed!

Wishing everyone a safe, joyful, and meaningful Independence Day! ❤️🤍💙

06/24/2025

🚗 Free Car Seat Safety Check!

Join our certified technicians for a quick check to make sure your little ones are riding safely. Peace of mind is just a stop away — we’ll see you there!

🚗 FREE Car Seat Check Event. 🧸Join us this Thursday, June 26 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at 1289 S Walnut Ave, Cookeville!

Certified technicians will be on-site to:
✅ Check your car seat installation
✅ Answer any car seat safety questions

06/03/2025

🚨ZEBRA SPOTTED!🚨 The missing zebra, Ed, was spotted trotting in to sign up for EMT school this morning— backpack on, ready to roll! 🦓🎒

He wasn’t about to miss that July 18th deadline!
Be like Ed.
Stripes optional, ambition required! 🚑

📞(931)525-2121 or
📧 bprice@putnamcountytn.gov for your application!

05/26/2025

Today, we pause and remember.

This Memorial Day, we honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Their courage, dedication, and selflessness will never be forgotten.

As we enjoy the freedoms they fought to protect, we carry their legacy in our hearts with deep gratitude.

To the families who have lost loved ones in the line of duty—our thoughts are with you today and always.

With respect and remembrance, we honor their legacy.

05/25/2025

‼️ EMS Week may be over, but your chance to join the exciting world of EMS is just beginning!

➡️ Think you’ve got what it takes to ride with the lights and sirens, respond to the unexpected, and make a real impact?

If you answered yes, don’t miss your opportunity to start your training!!

📚 Our next EMT-Basic course begins August 4, and this is your chance to begin a career in emergency medical services — where every day is different and every call matters.

Whether you're starting fresh or looking for a meaningful change, now is the time to take that first step toward serving your community in a big way. 🚑

🗓️ Application deadline: July 18th by 4pm

Contact Major Billy Price for more information and to apply:
📞 (931) 525-2121
✉️ bprice@putnamcountytn.gov

05/25/2025

🚑💙 Thank You, Putnam County! 💙🚑

As we wrap up EMS Week, we want to take a moment to thank the amazing businesses of Putnam County for their generous contributions and continued support. Your kindness and encouragement mean so much to our team — it truly takes a community, and we’re proud to be part of this one.

To the citizens of Putnam County: thank you for putting your trust in us every single day. Serving you is an honor, and we’re committed to being there when you need us most.

We closed out the week with a special Family Night for our employees and their families — a well-deserved evening of fun, food, and fellowship. A huge thank you to Allie Burris for organizing the entire week and making sure everything ran smoothly. We appreciate you more than you know!

From all of us at Putnam County EMS, thank you for your support. We’re proud to serve this incredible community!

We would like to congratulate the following on their awards:
EMT of the Year - Mr. Eddy Haynes
Paramedic of the Year - Mr. Jace Collins
Crew of the Year - Tony Waters and Patrick Matthews

05/24/2025

05/23/2025

🤩 Day 5 of EMS Week and we’re still going strong! 🚑

What a fantastic day it’s been- full of good food, great coffee, sweet surprises, and so much love from our community!

We kicked off the morning bright and early with a homemade breakfast whipped up by our incredible administrative staff. Seriously, they beat the sunrise again this morning just to make sure both night shift and day shift were greeted with a hot, delicious meal. Now that’s commitment! We all appreciate our admin so much for this generosity (turns out they’re pretty great cooks, too!).

Soul Craft Coffee added to our morning with the caffeine boost we all needed to fuel the day. It was delicious as always! ☕

The sweet crew from Silver Angels of Tennessee - Putnam, LLC dropped off a basket overflowing with sugary goodness. You truly made our day sweeter! 🧁

Crossroads Mission Care went above and beyond by hand-delivering snacks and care packages to each of our stations across the county. Talk about thoughtful! They are an amazing group that does so much for first responders. We appreciate you! 🧡

It’s been a fantastic week of celebration, gratitude, and connection. We are so proud of the compassionate, skilled, and resilient professionals that make up our EMS family.

✨To our community and fellow first responders: your support truly means the world to us. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you! We feel the love and we love you right back!

05/23/2025

🚑 Day 4 of EMS Week 🌟

Today, our crews were treated to Chick-fil-A gift cards for lunch, thanks to the generosity of our incredible community. A huge thank you to Chick-fil-A Cookeville for this thoughtful gesture—we appreciate your support more than words can express!

We are truly blessed to serve such an awesome community. The continued outpouring of love and support throughout EMS Week has meant so much to our team. These moments of kindness remind us why we do what we do every day.

Thank you for standing with us, we’re proud to serve you!