Lifeguard Ambulance Service of Panola County, Mississippi

09/06/2026

06/20/2026

Today we participated in the Juneteenth celebration in Sardis. Not as a vendor, or just as a standby crew but as a community partner. Jerlyn Brown, and Glenn Donnelly. Thank you both for representing our operation so well.

06/20/2026

Proud to have Air Evac 61 - Batesville, MS, as our IN-COUNTY Air partner, along with Ken as one of our pilots/partners

Please join us in thanking Ken for 20 remarkable years of service, commitment, and excellence. We are honored to have him as part of the Air Evac family and look forward to many more years of success.

🎉 Congratulations, Ken, and thank you for 20 years of making a difference! 🎉

05/18/2026

Another great example of how we advocate for is by hosting hands-on training. Peyton Walchak, a paramedic supervisor with the Lifeguard Ambulance Service of Panola County, Mississippi operation, is reminded of a pivotal moment in his 10-year EMS career when he collaborated with a local non-profit to expand EMS education opportunities to rural areas.

“Thanks to the amazing network of our team(s) throughout the state and the members of the community, we were able to successfully plan and host a golf tournament that raised enough money to host an EMT course free of charge for local servants. Roughly 25 members of law enforcement, fire departments and EMS professionals were able to attend and complete the course.”

Conclusively, Peyton would like to add how he is often reminded of the words of Helen Keller: “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.”

What a beautiful sentiment that truly honors and speaks to this year’s EMS Week theme—Improving Outcomes, Together! We have no doubt that Peyton, along with many others, embodies the purpose these statements represent, especially through their remarkable work in EMS education and development.

05/18/2026

Welcome to EMS Week 2026. I feel like we kicked it off in a big way with a strong turnout at today’s family picnic. Between employees and their families, we had over 120 people in attendance. There was great food, great fellowship, softball, co****le, axe throwing, music, a playground for the kids, and more than 40 giveaway prizes.
This was a first for us. While there were some initial concerns, we brought three brands together as one—something that truly reflects the 2026 National EMS theme: “Improving Outcomes, Together.”
I understand that many of you couldn’t attend due to travel distance, work, or other commitments, and those are fully respected. Please know that today is just one part of celebrating you. I, along with other local and regional leaders, will be visiting stations throughout the week to spend time with you and continue that fellowship.
As I stepped back and observed today, I saw people connecting with coworkers they had never met, despite working for the same organization. I saw adults laughing and enjoying themselves like kids again. I watched our children form new friendships and create lasting memories as they played without a care.
Most importantly, through my eyes, I saw one EMS family.
That brought me a great deal of pride and excitement, and it reminded me how honored I am to be part of this team—and how grateful I am for the trust you place in me as your leader.

Assembled Blessings Baking and Catering for the great cookies, as always.
And to DC Collins for great smoked meats and fixings as he always does

04/24/2026

Congratulations to EMS Driver Nathan Welch on your 3-year service pin. You are a great asset. Being pinned by A-Shift Lieutenant Peyton Walchak, standing alongside partner James Vest and Operations Manager Mickee Ramsey. Nathan, thank you for your contributions to the citizens of Panola County.