09/03/2026
Have you ever wondered how the sickest patients get from one ICU to an ICU at a larger facility with more resources? Sometimes we can fly those patients on a helicopter, and other times they must be ground transported in a Mobile ICU. That is were elite Critical Care Paramedics come to the bedside, and extend that critical care throughout transport. In Mississippi they also bring critical care to the point of injury or illness in the pre-hospital environment. Lifeguard Southern Mississippi made a major commitment to send 4 of our personnel to the Critical Care Academy at Jones College EMT-Paramedic. In this program they learn the fundamentals of critical care, enhance their skills, and perform clinical clerkships in the critical care environment. All 4 graduated and are awaiting their certification. The knowledge and extended scope of practice they bring is a huge fore multiplier in our ability to deliver care at a moments notice.
Congratulations to Sgt. Luke Jones, Sgt Haleigh Stromeyer, Paramedic Josh Melton, and Paramedic David McCauley.
