Peach County EMS

08/31/2026

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08/21/2026

We preach patient and family centered care. We recognize that taking care of the family is nearly as important, if not just as important as taking care of the patient, so it is fitting that our final recognition post this week centers around just that.

It brings a familiar face for a familiar reason and a new one as well, Amanda Sapp makes her debut and Denise Bahena returns for an encore appearance. Denise and Amanda are always happy to lend a hand, no matter the time. Amanda is often our go to when we need a shift covered. Nobody to pick it up? No problem, she's our lady. So, it doesn't really come as a surprise that she and Denise jumped in to help out on this one either.

We ask for recognition for above and beyond, and they keep raising that bar constantly. We'd like to thank them for the things they do, and all of the crews for the things they do day in and day out that doesn't get the mention it deserves.

Their supervisor had this to say about them:

"Bahena and Sapp responded with us on a cardiac arrest. It was a complex call, and their presence and assistance was very helpful. The call originated at 20:50, yet they still responded and got off late because of it. Amanda took it upon herself to provide consolation and family centered care. Her actions freed me to do other things and were greatly appreciated."

Well done, ladies! Thank you.

08/20/2026

What can we say? We've got good folks and we're behind in pushing out the good things they do.

Today, we bring you Paramedic Keegan Shropshire and AEMT Denise Bahena who were recognized by Supervisor Michael Sumner for their actions on a cardiac arrest. In this business, we all know that the scheduled off time is tentative and subject to extension when someone needs us, but it says a lot about the character of the crew when it isn't even their call that they are staying late for. They just knew another truck needed help and they didn't hesitate to jump in.

Mr. Sumner had this to say about them:

"We had a patient suffer a cardiac arrest during transport, at approximately 21:03. We had just passed the center station at the time of the arrest. Alex pulled over and requested assistance from fire. Denise and Keegan had just clocked out, but hearing the radio traffic, they clocked back in and responded to the scene to assist in the resuscitation. Their assistance enabled us to perform an effective resuscitation despite the stressful situation. Due to these efforts, we were able to obtain [Return of Spontaneous Circulation] ROSC upon arrival at the ED."

08/19/2026

Michael is one of our shift supervisors.

He is an exceptional clinician and leader and an excellent example to be followed. Recognition is supposed to flow downhill, but when a clinician cares enough to recognize their supervisor, you know they're doing something right.

She had this to say about him:

"Michael’s intelligence and quick response saved this young man’s life! He acted in a manner that was very impressive and made me think 'Wow, I’m very lucky to have him as a co worker!' I hope to be at least as half as good as him when I become a paramedic. He’s one of the smartest people I have ever met and I would like him to be recognized for his efforts in this case."

08/18/2026

We've had a number of submissions lately that were worth celebrating.

Our focus has been on improving stroke recognition to notification times lately, as well as first medical contact to arrival at a stroke facility. Mr. Sutton and Mr. Burgasser checked all the boxes. We pride ourselves on the exceptional clinical care that our providers give and "Jon Jon" and Harrison continue that tradition. Thank you to them for a job well done.

Their supervisor had this to say about them:

"Burgasser and Sutton responded to a low priority sick person call. Upon arrival they quickly identified signs of stroke. They arrived at the patient 8 minutes after the caller dialed 911. 4 minutes later they transmitted a code stroke alert to dispatch. Despite a difficult extrication from the residence, they removed the patient from the residence with no assistance and were off the scene within 15 minutes of patient contact. Patient was delivered to the hospital 48 minutes after the initial 911 call. ER staff expressed their appreciation for a job well done. Kudos to both providers for a job well done."

08/17/2026

We ask our folks to recognize good, above and beyond work when they see it. Sarah was recognized by one of her peers for her strong clinical care and exceptional bedside manner.

Sarah has been with us for a little over a year now and has advanced her licensure to become an Advanced EMT. She will soon return to school to continue her education in pursuit of her Paramedic and is doing self study in the realm of leadership. She's dependable, hard working and someone we thoroughly enjoy having on the team.

Her partner had this to say about her:

"Sarah performed exceptionally well and left a very positive impression on me as a clinician. I was particularly impressed by her bedside manner and the compassion and professionalism she demonstrated with both the patient and the patient’s family. She communicated effectively, remained attentive to their needs, and helped create a calm and reassuring environment during patient care.

Clinically, Sarah demonstrated strong patient-care skills and maintained a professional approach throughout the encounter. She was attentive to the patient’s condition, demonstrated good clinical judgment, and provided excellent overall care. Her ability to combine strong clinical skills with genuine compassion is a quality that I believe will serve her well as she continues to grow as a clinician.

Overall, I was very impressed with Sarah’s performance. She demonstrated the qualities of a strong clinician and represented herself and the organization exceptionally well."

08/13/2026

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08/11/2026

The Heart and Sole 5K is on Saturday October 17, 2026.

08/04/2026

We forgot to mention that June was a record month at 544, but June won't even get its 15 minutes of fame because July smashed that record at 567. That is an 18.3% increase over July 2025.

Y'all! We need help. Particularly in the Part Time paramedic ranks, but we have a full time Paramedic opening as well. If you or someone you know is a paramedic and ready to take on old problems in new ways, please send them our way.

We want creative, ambitious, out of the box problem solvers who constantly ask themselves "Is this the best way, or is there a better way?" We want people who are bored with the old ways and maybe just a little bit frustrated with the traditional healthcare model. We want people who seek to be more than just a cog in the machine. We want dreamers and believers and people who view obstacles as temporary challenges. If that is you, sign up at the link below. Let's talk.

07/17/2026

In 2024, a young man named Mason Sells collapsed on the soccer field at Mercer University and went into cardiac arrest. CPR was started immediately, and reportedly there was an AED in a locked building a few hundred feet away, but unfortunately nobody knew where it was or how to access it. Sadly, there are more than 40 AEDs on the Mercer campus, but it wasn't until 13 minutes later that someone located one and delivered the first shock. Unfortunately, Mason didn't survive the event.

If a patient in cardiac arrest is defibrillated within 1 minute, they have a 90% chance of survival. Those odds decrease by 5-10% every minute that goes by. That is why Mason's parents went to work to ensure that this would never happen again. Earlier this year, Governor Kemp signed the Mason Sells Act into law which requires ALL AEDs to be registered with the local 911 dispatch center.

These AEDs are then placed into our PulsePoint database and will appear on the map just like the one below. When a cardiac arrest occurs, our 911 dispatchers will locate the nearest AED and direct the caller to its location with any special instructions for accessing it. Once found, they can assist with deploying the device.

If you have an AED that you need to register, please visit the link in the comments and complete the registration form. Your AED may be the one that saves a life!