Monroe County, TN EMS

10/17/2026

*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE*

Monroe County EMS Responds to Critical Incident on Glenlock Road; Patient Airlifted via UT Lifestar

SWEETWATER, TN — During the evening hours of October 16, 2026, MCEMS personnel responded to assist law enforcement personnel with a critical incident in the 200 block of Glenlock Road in Sweetwater, following reports of an officer-involved shooting.

MCEMS units staged in the area and coordinated closely with law enforcement personnel to ensure scene safety, prior to entry. Once the scene was secured and cleared by law enforcement, MCEMS clinicians immediately initiated advanced life support for one adult male patient who sustained gunshot wounds.

The patient was airlifted via UT Lifestar to the University of Tennessee Medical Center for further treatment and evaluation of his injuries. The patient's condition is currently unknown.

No MCEMS personnel, law enforcement officers, or other community members were injured during the incident.

As this is an active law enforcement investigation, all inquiries regarding the circumstances of the incident, the law enforcement response, and/or ongoing investigative updates should be directed to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.

For any inquiries regarding the EMS response to this incident, please contact:

Lt. Cody Edwards, CCEMT-P, NRP, FP-C
Public Information Officer
[email protected]

10/16/2026

Great information from our friends at Monroe County Emergency Services - 911! Remember that often times, it is you all, the public, that have the ability to make the most impact, when seconds matter! While an injured or ill loved one can be stressful, please work with our 911 telecommunicators, so that they can get the patient the most appropriate resources possible! Monroe County EMS is proud to work alongside our dedicated 911 telecommunicators, who work with us 24/7/365 to ensure our patients receive the highest quality, pre-hospital medical care!

Seconds Matter Before EMS Even Arrives

When you call 911 for a medical emergency, the help you receive begins long before Monroe County, TN EMS pulls into your driveway.

📞 Our 911 telecommunicators will ask questions to understand what is happening, determine the appropriate response, and provide instructions when needed while help is on the way.

❤️ Here’s how YOU can help EMS before they arrive:

🚪 Make access easy. Unlock the door, secure pets, and have someone meet responders if possible.

📍 Know your location. Be ready to provide the address, apartment number, landmarks, or directions if needed.

🩺 Follow the dispatcher’s instructions. If CPR or other emergency instructions are needed, we can help guide you until responders arrive.

🚑 Give the ambulance room. When you see emergency lights and hear sirens, safely move to the right and stop when appropriate. Never follow closely behind an emergency vehicle.

⏱️ Every second counts. The information you provide and the actions you take can help EMS begin providing care as quickly as possible.

At Monroe County E-911, we are proud to be the link between someone having their worst day and the responders working to help them.

The call starts with us. The response takes a team. ❤️

10/10/2026

🚨 SAFETY ADVISORY: Remnants of Hurricane Isaias Moving Into East Tennessee 🚨

​As tropical moisture and weather from the remnants of Hurricane Isaias enter East Tennessee, MCEMS is preparing for heavy rainfall, localized flash flooding, and strong wind gusts across the area.

​We want to make sure our community stays safe on the roads and at home. Please review these essential precautions:

​🚗 Driving & Road Safety:

​Turn Around, Don't Drown:
-Never drive through flooded roadways or around barricades. It only takes a few inches of moving water to sweep a vehicle off the road.

​Watch for Falling Debris:
-Saturated soil combined with high wind gusts can bring down trees and power lines. Treat any downed power line as live and dangerous. Report all downed lines to emergency services and/or your utility provider.

​Hydroplaning Risk:
- Slow down, give extra space between vehicles, and turn off cruise control in heavy rain.

​🏠 Home & Neighborhood Prep:

​Secure Loose Items:
- Bring in or anchor outdoor furniture, trash cans, and garden items before winds pick up.

​Charge Essential Devices:
-Ensure phones, portable chargers, and medical devices are fully charged in case of power outages.

​Clear Drainage Pathways:
-Check gutters, downspouts, and nearby storm drains for leaves or debris to prevent local street flooding.

​🚨 Emergency Medical & Response Reminders:

​Emergency Kit:
-Double-check that your home first-aid kit and critical prescription medications are easily accessible.

​When to Call 911:
-Reserve 911 calls for life-threatening medical emergencies, fires, and active hazards (such as downed lines across a roadway) to keep lines clear for critical responses.

​Stay Updated:
-Keep a weather radio handy or turn on emergency alerts on your smartphone for localized warnings from the National Weather Service.

​As always, our crews are on standby and ready to respond. Please stay safe, stay weather-aware, and look out for your neighbors! ❤️

10/09/2026

Just reminding everyone that it is time to finalize preparations for the upcoming weather, if you haven't already. MCEMS will be on-duty and ready to respond, should you require any assistance. Stay safe, Monroe County!

10/09/2026

We love to see posts like this! We want to thank Christianburg Volunteer Fire Department for the opportunity to come out and participate in this joint agency training. Joint trainings such as these, ensure that all public services (law enforcement, fire, and EMS) are ready to work together smoothly, when seconds matter!

🚑🚒 STRONGER TOGETHER — JOINT AGENCY TRAINING! 🚒🚑

Christianburg Fire Department would like to give a huge THANK YOU to Monroe County EMS, EMS Supervisor Tim McArthur — better known as “Timmy Mac” — and his partner Daniel Halsted for taking the time yesterday to work with our members during a joint agency training session on the ambulance.

This training gave our firefighters and first responders the opportunity to become familiar with how the ambulance is set up, where important equipment is located, and how we can better assist EMS crews when caring for patients during an emergency.

That knowledge can make a big difference when seconds matter. Being able to quickly locate equipment, understand the ambulance layout, and work smoothly alongside EMS helps us provide better and faster care to the citizens we serve.

Monroe County Ambulance Service went above and beyond for our department, and we truly appreciate their willingness to share their knowledge, answer questions, and help strengthen the working relationship between our agencies.

We are extremely thankful to have dedicated professionals like Timmy Mac and the entire Monroe County EMS team working beside us.

Different uniforms. Different agencies. One mission — serving and protecting our community.

10/01/2026

*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE*

October 1, 2026

Monroe County EMS Paramedic Transported to Hospital Following Sweetwater Parking Lot Incident; Safety Reminder Issued for Drivers

SWEETWATER, Tenn. — A Monroe County EMS paramedic was transported to the University of Tennessee Medical Center after being struck by a vehicle backing up in a parking lot off New Highway 68, in Sweetwater, early Tuesday morning, September 29th, at approximately 6:30 AM.

The paramedic was transported by Monroe County EMS personnel to UT Medical Center, for further evaluation and treatment of their injuries. Following treatment at UT Medical Center, the paramedic was discharged home the same day and is currently resting and recovering.

Emergency medical services (EMS) personnel frequently work in high-traffic and dynamic environments—including busy parking areas, roadways, and active incident scenes. Monroe County EMS urges drivers to maintain heightened awareness, as first responders must often focus their full attention on delivering urgent care or managing emergency scenes.

To safeguard first responders and ensure safe operations, driver vigilance is essential:

Exercise Caution in Parking Lots and Active Scenes:
-Always thoroughly check mirrors, cameras, and blind spots before backing up, and proceed with extra care around emergency vehicles and personnel.

Yield to Emergency Responders:
-Safely yield the right-of-way when emergency vehicles approach with active lights or sirens.

Observe Move Over Laws:
-Slow down and move over when passing stationary emergency vehicles parked along roads or within parking areas.

Minimize Distractions:
-Put away mobile devices and keep full attention on surroundings to remain aware of pedestrians, first responders, and changing traffic conditions.

Monroe County EMS extends its sincere appreciation to Sweetwater Fire and Police Departments, Monroe County E-911, as well as the medical team at UT Medical Center for their prompt care, as well as the community for its continued thoughts and support as our crew member recovers.

Media Contact:

Lt. Cody Edwards
Public Information Officer
Monroe County EMS

[email protected]

09/30/2026

WORKHORSE WEDNESDAY: McGRATH™ MAC Video Laryngoscope 🩺⚡

Securing an advanced airway in a critically ill or injured patient is one of the most vital high-risk skills our paramedics perform in the field. To ensure maximum precision and rapid success, all MCEMS ambulances carry the McGRATH™ MAC video laryngoscope.

How It Supports Life-Saving Care:

First-Attempt Success:
-Combining a high-resolution color screen with traditional technique gives clinicians a direct, real-time view of the vocal cords, significantly improving first-pass intubation success rates during critical emergencies.

Conquering Difficult Airways:
-Whether facing restricted neck mobility, trauma, or difficult patient positioning, specialized video optics allow our paramedics to navigate complex patient anatomy quickly and safely.

Compact & Field-Ready:
-Cable-free, durable, and lightweight, it is built specifically for fast-paced EMS environments so critical airway management is never delayed.

🛠️ Equipping our clinicians with modern video airway technology ensures top-tier clinical outcomes for our patients when every second counts!

09/29/2026

TEACHING TUESDAY: More Than "Ambulance Drivers" 🩺🚑

You’ve likely heard the phrase "ambulance driver" before, but did you know that driving the ambulance is actually only a small fraction of what our clinicians do?

The clinicians inside our ambulances are highly trained medical professionals who bring an emergency room's (and in some cases, an ICU's) worth of diagnostic capability and immediate care right to the patient's doorstep.

What Happens in the Back of the Ambulance?

📊 Advanced Diagnostics:
-Interpreting 12-lead ECGs to detect cardiac emergencies in real-time, as well as continuously monitoring blood pressure, heart rate, blood oxygen (SpO2), end-tidal CO2, and blood glucose levels.

💉 Pharmacology & Invasive Care:
-Administering a variety of protocol-driven emergency medications, starting intravenous (IV) and/or intraosseous (IO) lines, performing advanced airway interventions, etc.

🩸 Critical Care & Stabilization:
-Initiating blood transfusions, managing life threatening bleeding, delivering continuous CPR/defibrillation, as well as managing other, life threatening emergencies.

While operating an emergency vehicle safely through traffic does require skill and focus, the real work happens in the back—evaluating, stabilizing, and treating patients when every second counts.

🛠️ Our EMTs and Paramedics are proud to serve as Monroe County's pre-hospital clinicians!

09/28/2026

MEET & GREET MONDAY: Director Randy White 👋🚑

Happy Monday, Monroe County! Today, as we continue to recognize the dedication of our EMS staff, we are proud to spotlight yet another key leader on our executive team: Director Randy White!

About Randy:

💼 Role: EMS Director, Paramedic

🚑 Years in EMS: 40 Years (28 years with MCEMS)

📍 Primary Focus: Overseeing all EMS operations, and working with the Assitant Director, Captains, and Lieutenants to ensure overall operational readiness, strategic planning, field logistics, and ensure that MCEMS crews have the high-tier resources needed to respond 24/7/365.

Behind the Badge:

☕ Shift Fuel: Mountain Dew, Reece's Cup

🌲 Favorite Monroe County Spot: Tellico Lake and the various rivers in Monroe County

💡 Why I Serve: "I enjoy serving amd giving back the citizens and of Monroe County in their time of need."

🛡️ Director’s Safety Tip: "Take a CPR course. Bystander CPR saves lives!"

🛠️ Thank you, Director White, for your steadfast leadership, vision, and ongoing dedication to Monroe County!

09/24/2026

WE’RE HIRING | Full-Time & Part-Time EMTs & Paramedics 🚑

​Looking to make a real difference in your community? Monroe County EMS is growing, and we are looking for dedicated, skilled, and compassionate EMTs and Paramedics to join our team!

​Whether you're an experienced clinician or recently finished your EMS education, we offer a supportive clinical environment, strong leadership, and opportunities for continuous, professional growth.

​Why Join Monroe County EMS?

​• Flexible Options:
-Full-Time & Part-Time schedules available.

• Comprehensive Training:
-Robust Field Training & Evaluation Program (FTEP) with dedicated FTO support

• State-of-the-Art Equipment:
-Cutting edge clinical protocols, including pre-hospital blood transfusion, antibiotics, etc., as well as state of the art equipment (Lucas 3, McGrath Video Laryngoscope, Baxter IV pumps, etc.).

• Community Impact:
-Serve the citizens and visitors of Monroe County. Work in a beautiful county, stretching nearly 700 square miles, from vibrant lakes to beautiful forests.

​Positions Available:
​• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B / EMT-A)
• Paramedic/Critical Care Paramedic

​Requirements:
​• Current Tennessee EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic license
• Valid TN Driver’s License
• Current BLS certification (ACLS / PALS or EPC required for Paramedics)
•PHTLS, ITLS, or other equivalent (Paramedics)
• Ability to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen
• Completed and signed medical physical form

​📩 How to Apply:
​Applications can be obtained directly on our website. Completed applications, along with your resume, may be submitted via the following:

• Email: [email protected]

• Submitted in person: Visit our headquarters, located at 310 Tellico St. South, Ste. 1A, Madisonville, TN 37354, Monday – Friday, between 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

​💬 Have questions? Drop a comment below or send us a direct message for details about shift schedules and benefits!