Murray Calloway Co. Ambulance

09/01/2026

08/20/2026

At yesterday’s department meeting, Breezy Joiner AEMT and Chris Travis EMTB were recognized for demonstrating outstanding attitudes and resilience during challenging times!Their positive outlook, dedication, and willingness to support others have made a meaningful difference, especially during difficult moments. We are grateful for their example and for the positive impact they continue to have on our team.

07/20/2026

If anyone has lost a kitten in the 5th st downtown square area it has turned itself in to EMS. He is very friendly, and would love to go home. Unfortunately he does not have state licensure as an EMT so we cannot keep him.

06/26/2026

With Independence Day right around the corner, Murray-Calloway County EMS wants everyone to have a fun—and safe—holiday.

Keep these firework safety tips in mind:

🎇 Leave fireworks to responsible adults.
🧨 Never allow young children to handle fireworks, including sparklers. Sparklers can burn at temperatures over 1,000°F and can cause serious injuries.
💧 Keep a bucket of water or a garden hose nearby in case of fire or malfunction.
🚫 Never relight a “dud” firework. Wait at least 20 minutes, then soak it in water before disposing of it.
👓 Wear eye protection when lighting fireworks.
🏡 Use fireworks only in open areas away from homes, vehicles, dry grass, and other flammable materials.
🍺 Never use fireworks while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
🐶 Keep pets indoors, as loud noises can cause fear and unexpected behavior.

If someone is burned:
🔥 Cool the burn with cool (not ice-cold) running water for at least 20 minutes.
🚑 For serious burns, burns to the face, hands, feet, or ge****ls, or if clothing catches fire, call 911 immediately.

From all of us at Murray-Calloway County EMS, we wish you and your family a safe, happy, and memorable Fourth of July! 🇺🇸🎉

Remember: The best fireworks show is one where everyone goes home safely.

05/28/2026

We would like to take a moment to congratulate our very own Paramedic/Training Officer Brandon Passmore on being recognized as the Murray-Calloway County Hospital employee of the month. Paramedic Passmore's commitment extends beyond exceptional patient care to include tireless efforts in planning training classes for our agency, hospital staff, and the community.
Brandon, we are incredibly thankful for everything you do at MCCH EMS and are very proud to see you recognized for this achievement!

05/18/2026

EMS Week isn’t about lights and sirens.
It’s about the people behind them.

The ones who leave dinner tables cold.
The ones who miss birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, and bedtime stories because someone else’s worst day became our responsibility.

It’s the medic who hasn’t slept in 22 hours but still kneels beside a scared patient and says, “I’ve got you.”
It’s the EMT carrying the weight of calls they never talk about.
It’s the crews laughing in the truck one minute and fighting to save a life the next.

People see the ambulance.
They don’t always see the exhaustion.
The missed meals.
The PTSD.
The silent ride home after a bad call.
The tears wiped away before walking into the next one.

EMS is not just a profession.
It’s sacrifice.
It’s compassion under pressure.
It’s carrying humanity on your shoulders when yours is running empty.

This week, we honor every EMT, AEMT, paramedic, dispatcher, supervisor, educator, first responder, and retired provider who gave pieces of themselves so others could have another chance.

To the ones still standing after everything this job takes from you:
Thank you.

And to the ones we’ve lost along the way — the ones who carried too much for too long — we remember you too.

Happy EMS Week to the people who answer the call, no matter the hour, no matter the cost.

Honoring our past. Inspiring our future.

05/13/2026

Today, we’re proud to recognize Paramedic Jim Szyszkiewicz for being named the Murray Lions Club Paramedic of the Year.

Jim represents the very best of EMS — compassion, professionalism, leadership, and an unwavering dedication to the people of our community. Whether he’s responding to emergencies, mentoring others, or simply being there when someone needs help most, Jim consistently goes above and beyond the call of duty.

This recognition is a reflection of the countless lives he’s impacted and the respect he’s earned from both his coworkers and the community we proudly serve.

Please join us in congratulating Jim on this well-deserved honor and thanking him for his continued service to Murray-Calloway County Hospital EMS and the citizens of Calloway County. 🚑💙👏

05/07/2026

Last night marked the final shift at Murray-Calloway County EMS for AEMT Mason Roach. Since joining MCCEMS in 2024, Mason has consistently set the standard for professionalism, dedication, and excellence in patient care. His work ethic, compassion, and commitment to being the best provider possible have made a lasting impact on our service, his coworkers, and the patients he has cared for.

Fittingly, during his final shift, Mason responded to a call for a patient in cardiac arrest. Through the efforts of the responding crews, ROSC was obtained prior to arrival at the hospital — a powerful reminder of the dedication and skill Mason has brought to this profession every single shift.

This weekend, Mason will graduate cm laude from Murray State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology/Pre-Med, and next year will begin medical school as he continues pursuing his passion for serving others through medicine.

While we are sad to see him leave MCCEMS, we could not be more proud of all he has accomplished and the bright future ahead of him. We have no doubt Mason will continue to make a difference wherever his journey takes him.

Thank you, Mason, for your hard work, leadership, and dedication to our community. The community is better place because of you. Congratulations, and best of luck to you! Your MCCEMS family will always be cheering you on!

We love you Pookie!

05/05/2026

We’re proud to highlight part of our public relations team Lt. Albert Roussin, NRP for stepping up and giving back to the next generation!

Lt. Roussin recently assisted with a 4-H Babysitting Certification Class sponsored by the Murray Family Resource Center for 7th and 8th grade students at Murray Middle School.

Through this class, students learned:
👶 Basic childcare skills
🩺 Safety and emergency awareness
❤️ Responsibility and confidence in caring for others

This kind of outreach goes beyond emergency response—it builds safer, stronger communities from the ground up.

👏 Thank you, Lt. Roussin, for investing your time and expertise into our youth and helping shape future caregivers and leaders!