Washington County Emergency Management

05/24/2026

05/22/2026

Congratulations Paramedic Ward!

Had 15 minutes left to get the post up of one of today’s winners! Let’s not let the day go by without saying congratulations to today’s part time winner….Annette Ward!! Congratulations Annette and happy EMS Week!

My name is Annette Ward, Paramedic part time for Washington-Tyrell County EMS. I have been working in this field for 19 years. I enjoy watching movies and spending time with family. What I think about EMS week theme “Improving Outcomes Together” is I enjoy helping people in a positive way along with the people I love to work with. I consider them my family. I have grown in leadership skills and being a provider for the community. Thank you Jennifer and Jamar. Happy EMS Week to all my fellow workers.

05/21/2026

Tackling some spring cleaning or painting this weekend?

Oil-soaked rags can start a fire if not handled safely. As oil-based paints and stains dry, they give off heat. If rags are piled up or put in a closed container, that heat can build up and start a fire.

Stay safe:
• Lay rags flat to dry outside, away from anything that can burn
• Or place them in a metal container with a tight-fitting lid

Download and share this tip sheet: https://nfpa.social/459CkBq

05/21/2026

Our first class will cover the basics of water bath and pressure canning. Join us on June 1st at 6 pm.

Each registered participant will receive a Ball Blue Book to start their journey. Registration link is in the comments.

05/21/2026

Congratulations A-EMT Biggs!

Let's keep the post rolling!!! As we continue to celebrate EMS Week 2026, one of today's winners of our daily drawing is....DeAnna Biggs!! DeAnna, you are on a roll this week!! Everyone meet DeAnna and help me congratulate her on her win....way to go!!

Hi, My name is DeAnna.

I have been in EMS going on 9 years, most of which has been with Washington-Tyrrell EMS. Outside of work I am wife and mother of 4. I love to spend time with my family, reading, cooking, and a good antique or thrift store. When I think of this year's theme "Improving Outcomes, Together" and what it means to me I think about how it recognizes that EMS in never just about one person — it is about team work between first responders, working together toward the same goal: providing the best possible care for our patients. To me, this embodies what EMS truly about -- trust , communication, and supporting one another to make a difference when people need us the most.

05/21/2026

Congratulations EMT Swain!

One of our EMS Week spotlights and winners for today's drawing is EMT Kaidynce Swain. Everyone take a moment to meet Kaidynce as well as congratulate her on being today's winner!

Hi, my name is Kaidynce Swain and I am an EMT-B and I am currently working on getting my AEMT! I am fairly new to the EMS world but plan to further my education after dedicating time to the field gain knowledge and experience. My hobbies are going to the beach , eating good food, spending time with my family and most importantly being the best mother I can be to my three little boys ! The theme for EMS Week “Improving Outcomes Together” holds a heavy title as I feel that it takes everyone working together as one to get the task at hand accomplished when it comes to saving lives and helping those in need ! I am thankful and blessed to have people in this career with me who push me to strive to be a better provider !

I am blessed to be a part of Washington-Tyrrell County EMS!

05/21/2026

Congratulations Paramedic Hardison!

We are a little late on one of the winners from Monday, but there is not time like the present! The part time winner from Monday was Bruce Hardison! Everyone meet Bruce and help me congratulate him on being Monday's spotlight Paramedic! Got to love the picture....lol!

Hello, my name is Bruce Hardison, and happy EMS Week.
I started my career in EMS in 2012 when I enrolled in an EMT class and began working with Washington County EMS as an EMT. From there, I continued my education and earned my paramedic certification. I have now been a paramedic for 11 years, and I truly believe this profession is my calling. People enter this career for many different reasons, but my reason has always been to help others. We show up on what is often someone’s worst day and do whatever we can to make it better. We work together as a team to serve our community with compassion, professionalism, and dedication. My colleagues have become more than just co-workers, they are family and lifelong friends. I have had the privilege of working alongside some of the most compassionate, dedicated, and professional individuals, who from time to time can also be a little mischievous. Together, we strive toward one common goal: “Improving outcomes together.” And it is only together that this goal can truly be achieved.

05/18/2026

Congratulations Paramedic Bond!

In the spirit of EMS Week we will be spotlighting a selected employee each day. Today's EMS Spotlight shines on Laquesta Bond. Laquesta was also today's winner for our daily drawing, congratulation Laquesta!!

Everyone please meet Paramedic Laquesta Bond......

Hi, my name is Laquesta Bond EMT-P at Washington County EMS. I have been in the field for 23 years. My hobbies are sports, shopping, eating good food, music and more shopping. What I think about EMS week theme “Improving Outcomes, Together” when running these EMS calls. I love to save lives, and I couldn’t do it without the help of all my great co-workers and being under the leadership pf Jamar Whitaker and Jennifer Oneal. I have grown as a provider so much being a part of Washington-Tyrrell County Ems.

Happy EMS Week Everyone. And as always

05/16/2026