Todd County EMS

09/02/2026

September is Su***de Prevention Month, a crucial time to recognize the mental health challenges faced by EMS Clinicians.

Clinicians answer the call every single day, often facing high-stress situations, critical incidents, and long hours. Behind every uniform is a person who needs care, compassion, and community support. Prioritizing Clinician wellness and breaking the stigma around seeking help is essential to saving lives.

If you or a colleague are struggling, you do not have to carry the weight alone. Confidential, 24/7 support is available:
Immediate Support Resources
🔹 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 | Visit 988lifeline.org
🔹 Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a crisis counselor.
🔹 The NVFC Fire/EMS Helpline: Call 1-888-731-FIRE (3473) for free, confidential, 24/7 support tailored for emergency responders.
🔹 National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): Visit nami.org for mental health education and peer support resources.

Please share this message to ensure every Clinician knows help is always within reach.

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09/02/2026

☀️ HIGH HEAT INDEX TODAY☀️

Extreme heat can become dangerous quickly. When temperatures and humidity rise, your body has a harder time cooling itself, increasing the risk of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

🚑 Our EMS team encourages everyone to:

💧 Stay hydrated — Drink water regularly throughout the day. Don’t wait until you’re thirsty.

🌡️ Limit time outdoors — Avoid strenuous activities during the hottest part of the day whenever possible.

🧊 Take frequent breaks — Cool down in air conditioning or shade.

👕 Dress appropriately — Choose lightweight, loose-fitting, light-colored clothing.

👵 Check on others — Pay special attention to children, older adults, and anyone working or spending extended time outdoors.

🚗 Never leave children, pets, or anyone else unattended in a parked vehicle. Temperatures inside a vehicle can become life-threatening within minutes.

⚠️ Know the warning signs:
Headache • Dizziness • Weakness • Nausea • Heavy sweating • Confusion • Fainting

Heat stroke is a medical emergency. If someone becomes confused, loses consciousness, has a seizure, or has very hot skin, call 911 immediately and begin cooling the person while waiting for EMS.

Stay cool. Stay hydrated. Look out for one another.
Don’t let the heat turn a good day into an emergency. 🚑☀️

08/30/2026

08/26/2026

As many of you have heard the legend Dolly Parton passed away this morning. To show our love and support for Dolly and all she has done for this country, children, and country music. We will have a register book available for you to sign here at the Todd County Funeral Home. This book will be sent to her family as a token of our love and appreciation for a life shared with us all.
“Dolly, we will always love you“

08/21/2026

🗓️ Mark your calendars for October 6, 2026 🗓️
We have an exciting class coming up by Vanderbilt Health!

This class is for first responders and hospital personnel! Course objectives included on the orange flyer.

The location is at Logan County EMS, but may change depending on interest!

Scan the QR code on the blue flyer to register!

08/10/2026

🚨 CEU hours THIS WEDNESDAY 8/12🚨

Join us at Logan County EMS training room for training hours on one of the most important parts of our patient care; the primary assessment.

This class is geared towards our first responders, as well as, our EMS. It will help with improving primary assessment skills prior to EMS arrival. It will also cover the many aspects of the primary assessment for our patients from when we first arrive on a scene.

Health care is fast paced and always changing and improving. Grow your skills and knowledge with us! If you are law enforcement, fire, rescue, EMS, any first responder who arrives prior to EMS this class is for you! We look forward to seeing you there!

08/07/2026

We had several Todd County EMS providers and first responders attend training this morning, where we were able to learn more about the aircraft units and their capabilities, safety for ourselves, patients, and bystanders, and hands on practice with loading and unloading patients from a ground medical unit onto an air medical unit.
This is a service we utilize often in Todd County that greatly benefits our citizens. We are proud of our team members who took the time out of their day to come out and gain some great hands-on experience and knowledge to become stronger providers for our community!
Thank you Air Evac Lifeteam 151 - Clarksville, TN for spending your morning/early afternoon with us and enhancing our insight and knowledge into the aircraft units and safety when utilizing this resource. Also, thank you Russellville City Fire Department for welcoming and allowing everyone to utilize your facilities for this training experience.

08/06/2026

‼️ LOCATION UPDATE ‼️ This class has been relocated to Station 1 Russellville City Fire Department in Logan County.

🚨 First Responders 🚨 Join us for FREE CEUs tomorrow at Logan County EMS with Air Evac for some great information regarding landing zones

08/04/2026

With school starting back tomorrow, we want to share some new traffic information regarding laws which have been passed recently regarding school busses. As always watch for stopped busses and children crossing the roads. Please pay extra attention when driving to work, to the schools, or wherever your destination may be to assist us and the schools with ensuring the safety of our younger Todd county residents.

In town be sure to pay attention to sidewalks, crosswalks, and the roads, prior to turning onto side roads, as we have many students who walk to and from school within city limits.

We have many blind spots, curves, hills, ect out on the rural county roads where many of our families live as well. Slow down to ensure you have plenty of time to stop. Leaving a little earlier can allow for a safer and slower transport to ensure you still arrive on time.

The first few days will be busy as everyone falls back into morning and afternoon routines. Stay safe. Slow down. As always, we hope you don’t need us, but we’re here if you do!