Puckett EMS TN / NORTH GA

EMS Week 2026 Challenge Winners Announced! 🏆

Leading up to EMS Week, from March 1 through May 23, teams across the Priority Ambulance family of companies participated in our Social Media Engagement Challenge, sharing the stories, people, and moments that make EMS so special.

From crew spotlights and award presentations to community outreach events, wellness activities, interagency partnerships, and team celebrations, the challenge highlighted the dedication and impact of our teams across the organization.

Thanks to the incredible participation of our operations, we received a remarkable 324 submissions showcasing the compassion, teamwork, professionalism, and service that define EMS.

🥇 First Place
Puckett EMS (Chattanooga, TN)

🥈 Second Place
Magnolia Ambulance (Leake County, MS)

We would also like to recognize our top individual contributors for going above and beyond to help tell the stories of their teams:

⭐ Leigh Ann Goolsby – Magnolia Ambulance
⭐ Logan Ratcliff – Puckett EMS
⭐ Carol Harper – Frontier Ambulance
⭐ Anthony Arrigo – Kunkel Ambulance

Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make this challenge a success. Your submissions celebrated the people behind EMS and showcased the real impact our teams make in the communities we serve every day.

💙 Real people. Real moments. Real impact.

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There’s still time to join our Virtual Hiring Event and connect with recruiters from across the Priority Ambulance family of companies.

Whether you’re an experienced provider, recent graduate, or exploring your next opportunity in EMS, we’d love to meet you.

🗓️ TODAY | May 28, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Eastern

🔗 Join here: https://pulse.ly/cq1ogyr5tn

Come learn more about our opportunities, culture, benefits, and how you can grow your EMS career with us. Your next opportunity could be one click away. 🚑

🚑 Why We Chose EMS 🚑

At Puckett EMS, a member of the Priority Ambulance family of companies, every uniform represents a unique journey, a personal calling, and a passion for serving others.

We’re proud to spotlight members of our team as they share what inspired them to pursue a career in EMS and what continues to motivate them every day. From lifelong dreams of helping people to life-changing moments that led them into emergency medicine, these stories reflect the compassion, dedication, and heart behind the profession.

Thank you to all of our providers for the care you give, the sacrifices you make, and the difference you create in the communities we serve every single day. 💙🚑

🏃‍♂️🚑 Chattanooga Chase 2026 🚑🏃‍♀️

Puckett EMS, a member of the Priority Ambulance family of companies, was proud to provide continued coverage for this year’s Chattanooga Track Club events during the annual Chattanooga Chase Memorial Day race through Chattanooga’s North Shore area.

Thank you to the Chattanooga Track Club for hosting another incredible community event and to all the runners, volunteers, and spectators who made the morning a success! 👏

Attached are a few race day photos from Unit 442, including some special moments with spectators who wanted to learn more about EMS. EMT Kim Boyette took the time to show two little ones how to properly put on gloves and get a hands-on look inside the ambulance. Moments like these help inspire the next generation while strengthening community connections. 💙🚑

This Memorial Day, Priority OnDemand and the Priority Ambulance family of companies pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

We recognize their courage, their dedication, and the profound impact they have had on the freedoms we enjoy today. Their legacy lives on through the families they loved, the communities they protected, and the nation they served. 🇺🇸

Puckett EMS, a member of the Priority Ambulance family of companies, wrapped up EMS Week with even more exciting giveaway winners!

Thank you to all of our hardworking employees for everything you do each and every day to serve our communities. 💙

🔥 Fire Pit Raffle Winners:
• Jordan Doty, Part-Time Paramedic
• Danny Murray (not pictured)
• Rowan Connor Graham, Full-Time EMT
• Justin Carrico (not pictured)

🥏 Disc Golf Set Winners:
• Mikaia Kelley (not pictured)
• Noah Harris (not pictured)
• Marvin Brack (not pictured)
• Noah Hobbs (not pictured)
• Esther Peden (not pictured)

🏓 Pickleball Set Winners:
• Tucker Perry (not pictured)
• Dominik Alvarado (not pictured)
• Bryon Keck (not pictured)
• Mace Murphy (not pictured)
• Michael Over (not pictured)

🥾 Boot Raffle Winners:
• Jeremy Baggett (not pictured)
• Jerrold Higginbotham, EMT
• Kevin Lewis (not pictured)
• Austin Combs, Training Admin

Congratulations to all of our winners, and thank you again to every member of the Puckett EMS team for making EMS Week 2026 such a success! 🚑💙

Puckett EMS, a member of the Priority Ambulance family of companies, wrapped up EMS Week on Friday with a nacho bar and plenty of goodies for crews and staff to enjoy!

Until next year, we hope everyone had a wonderful EMS Week and enjoyed all the food, fun, and appreciation events! 🚑

Puckett EMS, a member of the Priority Ambulance family of companies, was honored to welcome several special visitors to the station during Friday’s EMS Week celebration!

Thank you to Dr. Buchheit, Medical Director for Puckett EMS, Will Pitt with Parkridge EMS Outreach, and AmeriPro EMS’ Jeff Jones — who is also part of the Puckett EMS family — for stopping by to visit with crews, say hello, and grab a cold drink to cool off on a warm afternoon.

We appreciate the continued support, partnerships, and friendships that help make EMS stronger every day. Thank you to everyone who helped make this EMS Week one to remember! 🚑

Please join us in congratulating more of our EMS Week giveaway winners from earlier this week! 🎉🚑

Pictured is Charlie Flatt, EMT with Puckett EMS in Catoosa County, showing off one of this week’s giveaway prizes.

We also want to recognize Skylar Blair, EMTP with Puckett EMS Valley Division, as another one of our EMS Week winners!

Thank you both for your dedication and commitment to serving your communities each day. 💙

EMS Week celebrations are still rolling at Puckett EMS! 🎉🚑

Please help us congratulate more of our EMS Week giveaway winners who received Beats earbuds and OLight prizes this week!
• Jacob Pickle, EMT
• Whitney Hennon, EMT
• Brooke Jones, EMT
• Elizabeth Clark, EMT
• Hailey Johnson, Paramedic
• Ashley Wilson, Paramedic

Thank you all for your dedication, compassion, and commitment to serving our communities every day. Puckett EMS, a member of the Priority Ambulance family of companies, is proud to celebrate our incredible crews during EMS Week and beyond! 💙