Ohio County EMS

04/12/2026

During Telecommunicators Week, OC EMS would like to say thank you to our dispatchers for being the first first responder and a vital part of every call. We couldn’t do this without you! 🚑🚨

04/07/2026

Congrats to Chris Basham for successfully completing all requirements of the Hopkinsville Fire/EMS Paramedic Program and passing the National Registry exam!

This achievement reflects his hard work, dedication, and commitment, and we are proud to welcome him as our newest paramedic! 🚑

03/10/2026

OC EMS would like to congratulate our newest paramedic, Brent Lantrip! He has successfully completed all course requirements of the Hopkinsville Fire/EMS Hybrid Paramedic Program and passed the National Registry Examination today.

The path to becoming a paramedic requires dedication. This achievement reflects time and effort, and we appreciate that commitment to the profession and to our community.

Well done!
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02/18/2026

Congratulations to our newest paramedic Daimon Glaskox! He has spent the last 14 months putting in the work in Hopkinsville Fire/EMS’s Paramedic Program and today… he’s finished!

This an accomplishment to be proud of! Thanks for all you do to help provide the best possible care in our community! 💙🚑

02/17/2026

We appreciate our community partners that help us deliver the best possible care to our patients!

02/06/2026

Big congratulations to David Simpson for successfully completing all requirements of the Hopkinsville Fire/EMS Paramedic Program and passing the National Registry exam!

This achievement reflects his hard work, dedication, and commitment, and we are proud to welcome him as our newest paramedic! 🚑

02/04/2026

Ohio County EMS would like to congratulate our newest paramedic, Carson Montgomery!

Carson put in the hard work and dedication over the last 14 months to complete Hopkinsville Fire/EMS’s Paramedic Program and successfully pass National Registry.

Your hard work has truly paid off, and we’re excited to see the impact you’ll make in our community! 🚑

01/20/2026

Everyone stay safe and warm!

Currently, Ohio County is expected to receive multiple forms of precipitation through the week, including possible large amounts of snow. We ask everyone to please stay off the roadways during these winter events unless it is an emergency, please adjust your plans accordingly if you MUST travel and make sure you give yourself ample time to get to wherever you need to. Use caution and drive slowly, roadways may be covered by snow / sleet / and freezing rain and black ice.

We would like to remind everyone to check on your neighbors and family, bring pets indoors and make sure they have plenty of water. Make sure livestock has plenty of bedding and a way out of the weather and access to water. Make sure you have plenty of supplies and your phones are charged in case there is a loss of power. There will be extra deputies on duty to respond to collisions and emergencies.

Please call 911 for emergencies only, the non-emergency line is 270-298-4411. Stay safe!

12/29/2025

UPDATE: According to Coroner Donnie Pearson, the man has been identified and next of kin is being notified.

Public Asked to Help Identify Deceased Man Found in Cromwell

CROMWELL, KY — Authorities are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying an adult male who was found deceased today on the porch of Green River Baptist Church, located on Highway 231 South.

According to the Ohio County Coroner’s Office, the individual is a white male believed to be between 60 and 70 years of age, approximately six feet tall, and severely undernourished. He had long, thinning blondish hair and a beard. No distinguishing marks or tattoos were observed.

At the time he was found, the man was wearing a red, white, and blue baseball cap with a smiley face, an aqua green jacket with a southwest-style design strip across the chest, and cartoon-print pajama pants. He was also wearing a gold initial ring on his left pinky finger, though the initial is not legible.

A fairly new blue mountain bike was found with the individual.

Officials report the man had been seen earlier in the day near Jones Funeral Home in Morgantown between approximately 1 and 2 p.m. Investigators believe he may have been seeking shelter from the rain overnight and may have died from exposure.

Anyone with information that could help identify the individual is asked to contact the Ohio County Coroner’s Office at 270-875-3926. Authorities are asking the public to share the information in hopes of locating next of kin and making a positive identification.

The Ohio County Times-News will keep you updated as information is made available.

Hartford, Kentucky Beaver Dam, Kentucky

12/24/2025

Merry Christmas from all of us at Ohio County EMS!

Our crews are here spreading holiday cheer, ready to respond if you need us.🎄

We also want to take a moment to say thank you to all fellow first responders and healthcare workers serving our community this Christmas. Your service to your communities is always appreciated! Stay safe out there ❤️

11/27/2025

We would like to send a big thanks for the food and friendship from East Hartford Baptist Church.
They brought the crews thanksgiving dinner and as always… The food is great!

All of us at EMS are thankful for you! 🦃🍗🚑

10/31/2025

Stop by the EMS to see our crews and haunted ambulance tonight! 💀👻🎃

500 State Route 69 N
Hartford KY 42347