Warren County Emergency Services

08/17/2026

⚠️ HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8:00 PM TODAY ⚠️

The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for our area, with heat-index values expected to reach as high as 109°F. The greatest danger will occur from late morning through late afternoon.

Please take precautions:

☀️ Drink plenty of fluids
☀️ Stay in air conditioning whenever possible
☀️ Limit strenuous outdoor activity to the early morning or evening
☀️ Wear lightweight, loose-fitting clothing
☀️ Check on elderly relatives, neighbors, children, and others who may be vulnerable
☀️ Never leave children or pets unattended in a vehicle

Know the signs of heat exhaustion, including heavy sweating, weakness, dizziness, nausea, and headache. Confusion, loss of consciousness, or very hot skin may indicate heat stroke—call 911 immediately.

Overnight temperatures and humidity will remain elevated, offering little relief. Please stay safe and look out for one another.

07/22/2026

EMS Week is about recognizing the people behind the radio, the sirens, the long nights, and the missed holidays. It is about the crews who continue showing up for their communities day after day.

This past year has brought a lot of change and challenges for our service — and our team has met every bit of it head on. Because of that growth, we are looking for more people who are ready to serve and become part of something bigger than themselves.

We are not just hiring employees.
We are looking for teammates.

If you have the heart to serve and want to work alongside an incredible group of providers who support each other through the chaos and craziness, we would love to have you join us.

07/17/2026

⚠️ HEAT ADVISORY FOR WARREN COUNTY ⚠️

A Heat Advisory is in effect today from 12:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Heat index values may reach 108°F.

Please take precautions:

Drink plenty of water and avoid alcohol or excessive caffeine.
Limit strenuous outdoor activity during the hottest part of the day.
Take frequent breaks in shaded or air-conditioned areas.
Never leave children, pets, or vulnerable adults inside a vehicle.
Check on elderly family members, neighbors, and anyone without reliable air conditioning.
Make sure outdoor animals have plenty of fresh water and shade.

Watch for heavy sweating, weakness, dizziness, headache, nausea, confusion, or fainting. Move the person to a cooler location and begin cooling measures. Call 911 immediately for confusion, loss of consciousness, or other signs of heat stroke.

Please stay safe and take the heat seriously.

06/13/2026

Be sure to come Downtown this upcoming Saturday for Juneteenth in Warrenton! More info at https://WarrentonJuneteenth.com

Bring the kids out for Warrenton Juneteenth 2026!

Our Kids Area will feature water slides and bouncy houses — a fun way for children to enjoy the celebration and stay cool.

📅 Saturday, June 20, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Downtown Warrenton

Learn more at warrentonjuneteenth.com

05/20/2026

There is a side of EMS most people never see.

They see the ambulance roll by. They see the lights bounce off the houses. They hear the siren for a few seconds, then the night gets quiet again.

But inside that rig, someone’s whole world may be coming apart. A father who can’t catch his breath. A mother clutching her chest. A child burning up with fever. A teenager wrapped around a steering wheel. A husband holding his wife’s hand, looking at the people in uniform like they might have the answer to the worst question he has ever had to ask.

And then there are the ones in the back of that rig.

The EMT. The paramedic. The firefighter who crossed over into medical because helping people once the fire was out still wasn’t enough.

They climb into that small space with a stranger and become the calm in the middle of everything breaking loose. They read the monitor. They listen to lung sounds. They start the IV. They give the medication. They manage the airway. They watch the clock. They talk to each other. They talk to the patient. They talk to the family. They make decisions that matter while the road is moving underneath them and someone’s life is sitting right there in their hands.

That's not just a ride to the hospital. That's responsibility.

And for a lot of them, it doesn’t even come with the kind of paycheck people would expect for that kind of weight. For some, it comes with no paycheck at all. Just a pager on the nightstand. A radio in the kitchen. A family that knows dinner might get cold and bedtime might happen without them.

So why do they do it? That’s the part that’s hard to explain.

Maybe somewhere along the way, they were the one who needed saving. Maybe they watched someone else step up, and it changed them. Maybe they found purpose in a place where most people only see pain.

Maybe they learned that redemption does not always come in church pews or clean endings. Sometimes it comes in the back of a rescue unit at 2 in the morning, when nobody knows your name, nobody sees what you did, and you still give everything you have because someone needed you.

EMS is not soft work. It will test your mind. It will test your heart. It will test your patience, your faith, your sleep, your family, and sometimes your ability to keep walking back through the door. But they do. They keep showing up.

For the chest pain call. For the rollover. For the lift assist. For the overdose. For the stroke. For the cardiac arrest. For the person who’s scared, hurting, embarrassed, angry, confused, or alone.

They show up because deep down, they know something most people never have to think about. When life turns cruel without warning, somebody has to be willing to meet it head-on.

This EMS Week, we honor the people who do exactly that. The paid crews. The volunteers. The EMTs. The paramedics. The firefighters who carry both sets of gear and both kinds of burden.

You are more than transportation. You are more than a uniform. You are more than the few minutes people see from the outside.

You are the calm voice in the worst moment. You are the hands that start hope moving again. You are the reason someone gets another chance.

And that matters more than most people will ever know!

-PJ Cummings

05/18/2026

As EMS Week begins, I’ve spent some time reflecting on this past year and on the people who make Warren County EMS what it is. Honestly, there are not enough words to fully express how proud I am of this team.

This past year brought tremendous growth for our service. We added another county, added another truck, expanded our responsibilities, and faced new challenges almost daily. Growth like that does not happen because of buildings, equipment, or titles — it happens because of people. It happens because this team continued to show up, continued to push forward, and continued to give everything they had even on the hardest days.

To my crew — thank you. Thank you for the sacrifices you make that most people will never fully see. Thank you for the missed holidays, sleepless nights, long shifts, interrupted meals, difficult calls, and the emotional weight you carry while still finding a way to care for others with compassion and professionalism.
You have stood beside each other through the highs and lows. You have handled the chaos of station life, the stress of the job, and the constant unpredictability of EMS with strength, humor, and dedication. No matter how bad things get, you continue to answer the call. You continue to serve. You continue to fight for this community and for each other.

You keep me on my toes daily, but you also constantly remind me why I love this profession. I have watched this team grow not only in numbers, but in heart, skill, resilience, and unity. I truly believe we have one of the best groups of people anywhere, and I am beyond thankful to serve alongside you.

I appreciate you more than words could ever say. Thank you for everything you do, every single day.

To our community — during EMS Week, if you see one of our crew members out in public, take a moment to say hello, tell them thank you, or simply let them know you support them and are thinking about them. Small moments of encouragement mean more than most people realize.

Happy EMS week to the absolute best!

Thank you guys,
Crystal

04/25/2026

The Georgia Forestry Commission has issued a Burn Ban that covers 91 counties. Current wildfire locations are showed on this map as well. Please refrain from burning outdoors. Follow all local guidance and restrictions and be extremely cautious with anything that could create a spark.

Visit https://gatrees.org/state-forester-issues-burn-ban-for-south-georgia/ to read the Georgia Forestry Commission’s press release.

03/23/2026

🚨 FULL-TIME & PART-TIME EMS / FIRE POSITIONS OPEN 🚨

Looking for a place where your work actually matters and your team has your back? We’re currently adding EMTs, AEMTs, Paramedics, and Firefighters to our department.

🔥 🚑 What We Offer:
✔️ Competitive pay
✔️ Flexible scheduling
✔️ Full-time and part-time opportunities
✔️ Ongoing training and professional development

📋 Minimum Requirements:
• Valid Georgia EMS license (EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic)
• Current CPR certification
• GA Fire certification is a plus but not required
• Must pass background check and drug screening

👉 Interested?
Call: 706-465-3358 or
Email: [email protected]