Ballard County Ambulance Service

08/22/2025

We are very thankful for Doug and his years of service to our community!

Doug Smith Retires from Ballard County Ambulance Service After Decades of Dedicated Service

Ballard County, KY — After more than two decades of unwavering service to the people of Ballard County, Doug Smith has officially retired from the Ballard County Ambulance Service. Doug’s retirement marks the end of a remarkable career filled with dedication, service, and a deep commitment to public safety.

Doug began his career with Ballard County EMS in 2002, bringing with him a wealth of knowledge and experience in emergency services. His journey in EMS began much earlier, having obtained his EMT license in 1981. He first served with the Barkley Regional Airport Fire Department, where he honed his skills and gained invaluable experience responding to emergency situations in a high-stakes environment.

In addition to his work in Ballard County, Doug is a long-time and active member of the West McCracken Fire Department, where he has remained committed to serving his community as a firefighter and first responder.

While Doug has long been known for his work as an EMT, his contributions to Ballard County EMS extended far beyond patient care. Doug played a vital role behind the scenes, serving as the agency’s Maintenance Officer. In this capacity, he was responsible for ensuring that the ambulance fleet remained in top operational condition. His meticulous attention to detail and commitment to safety meant that crews always had dependable, well-maintained vehicles ready to respond at a moment’s notice.

Doug’s legacy is one of loyalty, hard work, and a genuine care for both his coworkers and the communities he served. His presence will be deeply missed by his colleagues and the citizens of Ballard County.

As he moves into retirement, Doug leaves behind a lasting impact and a standard of excellence that will not be forgotten. The Ballard County Ambulance Service extends its deepest gratitude to Doug for his years of service and wishes him all the best in the next chapter of his life.

07/11/2025

05/30/2025

Joint Statement from the Ballard County Ambulance Service and the Ballard County Fiscal Court
May 30, 2025

The Ballard County Ambulance Service and the Ballard County Fiscal Court are aware of the Facebook post that circulated on May 29, 2025. We take such matters seriously and have taken appropriate action regarding the individual responsible for the post.

We want to assure the public that all Ballard County Ambulance Service employees are fully licensed and current on all required trainings. The safety, professionalism, and preparedness of our emergency personnel remain our top priorities.

Both the Ballard County Ambulance Service and the Ballard County Fiscal Court are proud to be equal opportunity employers, committed to maintaining a respectful and inclusive workplace for all employees.

We appreciate the continued support of the community as we remain focused on providing the highest level of service to the residents of Ballard County.

04/03/2025

PLEASE AVOID THE AREA OF GAGE. IF YOU DO NOT LIVE IN THE AREA PLEASE STAY OUT IF IT AND ALLOW POWER CREWS AND ROAD CREWS TO DO THEIR JOBS. SPECTATORS ARE DETERRING THEIR PROGRESS.

04/02/2025

⚠️ Storm Shelter Information for This Evening ⚠️

Severe weather is expected tonight. Below are the available storm shelters for those in need of a safe place to take cover.
Please stay weather aware and have a safety plan in place.
Stay safe, everyone! ⛈️🌪️

The correct address for Blandville Baptist Church is 5560 Bethlehem Church road.

06/04/2024

A Kentucky utility company will be patrolling power transmission lines in central and western Kentucky this week, Monday - Thursday 3 - 6 June 2024.

The helicopter will be in the following counties and locations: Ballard, Crittenden, Caldwell, Carlisle, Graves, Lyons, Livingston, Marshall, McLean, McCracken, Muhlenberg, Ohio, Union, and Webster counties, near Eddyville, the Green River, and Western Kentucky Correctional Facilities, the Green River Steel plant and the Owensboro, Paducah, Madisonville Airports.

The white and blue helicopter displays tail number of N724HK

05/22/2024

Happy EMS week to all of the wonderful Emergency Medical professionals serving our communities!

05/08/2024

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02/16/2024

NAEMT Pre Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) class on March 6th at 0900. This course is intended for emergency medical personnel, trauma related nursing staff and has a 4 year certification. If you are interested in taking this class contact us at 270-855-0822 or email josh@heartsaversllc.com

01/08/2024

Last call for breast cancer awareness shirts! $15.00. Proceeds go to relay for life!