Macon County Emergency Medical Services

09/11/2026

September 11, 2001 — We Will Never Forget

Today, Macon County EMS pauses to remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and to honor the courage of those who answered the call.

We remember the EMS personnel, firefighters, law enforcement officers, and everyday citizens who put the lives of others before their own. We also remember the families who continue to carry the weight of that day.

Twenty-five years later, our promise remains: to remember their sacrifice, honor their service, and care for our neighbors with the same compassion and courage shown that morning.

Forever remembered. Forever honored.

08/19/2026

Last night, Macon County EMS was proud to watch four of our own graduate from Paramedic School!

Congratulations to:

🚑 Travis Hackert
🚑 Roy Masters
🚑 Jason Stafford
🚑 Matthew White

Over the past year, each of these men has dedicated countless hours to reaching this goal—spending time away from family and friends for class, studying, clinicals, and ride time, all while continuing to work full-time and serve our community.

Becoming a paramedic takes an incredible amount of dedication, sacrifice, and hard work. The knowledge and skills they have gained throughout this journey will allow them to provide an even higher level of care to the citizens of Macon County and to everyone who may find themselves needing our help while passing through our community.

We know each of you will carry these new responsibilities with pride and continue serving at the highest standard.

Travis, Roy, Jason, and Matthew—we are incredibly proud of each of you and all that you have accomplished. Congratulations! 🚑🎓

07/23/2026

❗️Please seek alternate routes ❗️

Traffic Advisory

The Sheriff's Office, THP, and TDOT are on scene of a tractor trailer crash on Highway 10 South / Hartsville Road, between Dry Branch Road and Old Bottom Road. The road is completely blocked, and will be shut down until further notice. Seek alternate routes.

06/26/2026

❗️Road continues to be closed - please seek an alternate route until further notice. ❗️

05/23/2026

Yesterday, we celebrated EMS Week with a cookout where our employees and their families came together to enjoy great food, fellowship, and time together as a department.

A special thank you to Air Evac 19 for sponsoring the meal and the ice cream trailer, and to Macon Community Hospital for sponsoring the sweats. We also want to thank Representative Kelly Keisling for coming and speaking to our department. Thank you as well to everyone else who helped and played a part in making the day a success.

We were also proud to recognize two outstanding members of our department with this year’s awards:

🏆 Paramedic of the Year – Josh Perrigo
🏆 EMT of the Year – Buford Biggs

We are grateful for these two individuals and for every single member of our department. Their dedication, compassion, and commitment to serving the citizens and visitors of Macon County do not go unnoticed. Thank you all for what you do every day.

05/22/2026

Thank you to everybody who came out to celebrate our employees during our EMS Week Lunch and to everybody who made it possible!

05/18/2026

During EMS Week 2026, Macon County EMS proudly recognizes and thanks the dedicated EMS professionals who answer the call every day. Whether responding to emergencies, providing lifesaving care, comforting patients and families, or serving our community in times of need, your commitment does not go unnoticed.

To our crews and EMS professionals everywhere — thank you for your compassion, sacrifice, professionalism, and unwavering dedication to others. We are proud to stand beside you and grateful for the difference you make each and every day.

Happy EMS Week 2026 from all of us at Macon County EMS. 🚑💙

03/30/2026

🇺🇸🚑 Turning Advocacy into Action for Rural EMS

Last week, Macon County EMS Director Spencer Tuck joined more than 350 EMS leaders from 46 states in Washington, D.C. for EMS on the Hill Day—an opportunity to directly advocate for the future of emergency medical services.

Tennessee was strongly represented, with 18 EMS services participating through TASA (Tennessee Ambulance Service Association), all working together to ensure rural voices are heard at the national level.

These efforts are already making a difference.

Following conversations with our Senators and Congressional Representatives, additional co-sponsors have signed onto key EMS legislation, gaining momentum and support in both the House and Senate. This progress is critical in moving these bills forward and ultimately improving healthcare delivery—especially in rural communities like Macon County.

Key focus areas included:

🔹 Improving Medicare reimbursement for Treatment In Place
🔹 Expanding Community Paramedicine programs
🔹 Addressing the cost and availability of blood products
🔹 Ensuring fair and sustainable EMS reimbursement models

Advocacy like this ensures EMS agencies are not only heard—but supported—with real solutions that strengthen patient care, improve access, and sustain services for the communities we serve every day.

We are proud to be part of these efforts and look forward to continued progress as these bills advance.

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