07/26/2026
Join Us in Welcoming Our New Emergency Manager!
Pershing County is pleased to welcome Joey Loehner as our new Emergency Manager!
Joey brings an impressive background in emergency medical services, emergency planning, disaster response, and public safety leadership. Throughout his career, he has served as a Flight Paramedic, Registered Nurse, EMS Planning Officer, Clinical Education Manager, and most recently as the CEO of a helicopter air ambulance organization. He also holds extensive emergency management training, including FEMA Incident Command System (ICS) certifications, and has coordinated emergency resources for large-scale events and complex incidents.
As Emergency Manager, Joey will work closely with our first responders, local agencies, community partners, and residents to strengthen emergency preparedness, improve response capabilities, and help ensure Pershing County is ready for whatever challenges may arise.
Please join us in giving Joey a warm Pershing County welcome! We are excited to have him on our team and look forward to the experience, knowledge, and leadership he brings to our community.
Welcome to Pershing County, Joey!