Decatur County EMS

04/25/2026

🚑Closer Care, Faster Response, A Life Saved🚑

Just 48 hours after our Scotts Hill station went live, we witnessed exactly why this expansion matters.

A resident in the southern part of Henderson County experienced a life-threatening medical emergency requiring immediate care.

Before the placement of our Scotts Hill unit, the estimated EMS response time to this area would have been approximately 35 minutes. Thanks to the new Scotts Hill station, our crew arrived in just 16 minutes.

Upon arrival, our team quickly recognized the severity of the situation and expedited transport that included rapid coordination for air medical transport to definitive care.

It was later determined the patient was suffering from a critical aortic blockage that required emergency surgery.

Because of faster access to emergency medical care, precious time was saved. In emergencies like this, time truly means everything.

This is exactly the kind of access to emergency medical care, Ambulance Services of Lexington strives to provide to all our communities. The life impacted that day, and the many lives that will continue to be impacted, are a true testament to the mission of Ambulance Services of Lexington: providing high-quality, lifesaving care to the communities we proudly serve.

We are grateful for the opportunity to serve and proud to stand ready when our communities need us most.

04/23/2026

🚑🚁 Busy days in EMS remind us just how important teamwork truly is. 🚁🚑

Decatur County EMS has been staying busy—responding to emergencies, coordinating critical patient transfers, and working alongside our air medical partners to make sure patients receive the highest level of care as quickly as possible.

Whether it’s on the roadside or a designated PELA site, every second matters and every team member plays a vital role. From our ground crews to our flight crews, dispatchers, and first responders, it takes all of us working together to serve our community.

These pictures are just a small glimpse into the fast-paced world of EMS and the dedication our crews show every single day.

We are proud to serve Decatur County and grateful for the partnerships that help us provide lifesaving care when it matters most.

Serving with pride. Responding with purpose

04/18/2026

Decatur County EMS was honored to partner with UT Martin Parsons Center during their annual HOSA Day!

Events like this are a great way to inspire the next generation of EMS professionals, nurses, and healthcare leaders in our community.

We are always excited to support students who are exploring careers dedicated to helping others.
Thank you to UT Martin Parsons Center for inviting us to be part of such a great event, and thank you to all the students who made the day so engaging and rewarding. The future of healthcare is bright!

04/17/2026

We are proud to recognize and congratulate Shawn Westerman on his promotion to C Shift Supervisor at Decatur County EMS!

Shawn has consistently demonstrated strong leadership, dedication to his crew, and a true commitment to providing the highest level of care to our community. His work ethic, experience, and passion for EMS make him a perfect fit for this role.

Please join us in congratulating Shawn on this well-deserved achievement. We are excited to see him continue to lead, grow, and make a positive impact on C Shift and our service as a whole.

04/16/2026

This week, Decatur County EMS proudly recognizes National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week and the incredible dispatchers who serve as the calm voice in the chaos.

Before our crews ever arrive on scene, our dispatchers are already making a difference. They are the first, first responders—answering calls on someone’s worst day, gathering critical information, providing life-saving instructions, and ensuring the right help gets where it needs to go as quickly and safely as possible.

Their ability to coordinate multiple agencies, and support responders in the field is nothing short of remarkable. They are the unseen heroes behind every successful response.

Here in Decatur County, we are especially grateful for the dedication our dispatch team shows every single day.

From all of us at Decatur County EMS, thank you for your service, your sacrifice, and your commitment to our community. We could not do what we do without you. 💛🖤

04/14/2026

Emergency Care is Expanding!

For the first time in history, the Scott’s Hill community will now have a dedicated ambulance based within the community.

This new deployment is a tremendous win not only for the citizens of Scott’s Hill, Reagan, Sardis, Bath Springs, and our southern Decatur County communities, but for the entire Decatur County and Henderson County EMS system.

By placing an ambulance in Scott’s Hill, we are able to provide faster response times to our southern communities, while also strengthening coverage throughout the rest of Decatur County. This means improved access to advanced emergency care, better resource availability during high call volumes, and stronger support during severe weather and mutual aid events.

For our Decatur County crews, this expansion helps ensure that when one part of our county needs help, the rest of the system remains protected as well. It is a major step forward in how emergency care is delivered to our rural communities.

We are incredibly grateful to leadership, our county and city elected officials.

This is what community partnership looks like—placing resources where they are needed most and ensuring our citizens receive the timely emergency care they deserve.

This is a proud day for southern Decatur and Henderson County.

04/06/2026

At Decatur County EMS, education never stops.

This month's crew education was focused on musculoskeletal trauma assessment and splinting techniques.

Seen here is C Shift Supervisor Shawn Westerman and AEMT Daniel Gordon working hands-on to make sure everyone is confident and comfortable with the use of the traction splint device for serious extremity injuries.

In addition to patient care training, the team also set up a driving course for our new hires to verify proficiency in safe ambulance operations and driving techniques. From clinical skills to behind-the-wheel readiness, we are committed to building confident providers who are prepared to serve Decatur County with excellence.

We are proud of the dedication our crews continue to show toward education, teamwork, and professional growth.

03/27/2026

We are proud to share that Ambulance Services of Lexington has successfully completed its recent audit with zero deficiencies — a true testament to the high standards upheld across our entire organization.

This achievement reflects the hard work and commitment of our teams serving:
Decatur County
Henderson County
Perry County
Houston County
Haywood County

Maintaining compliance at this level is no small task. It requires continuous effort and accountability.

This is more than a pass — this is excellence.

03/22/2026

🌷 Spring Refresh at Decatur County EMS 🚑✨

With the arrival of warmer weather, our crews have been taking full advantage of the sunshine to do a little spring cleaning around our stations and ambulances!

From deep cleaning our trucks to freshening up our building and even repainting our guide stripes, this warm weather has given us the opportunity to come together as a team and take pride in the place we call our home away from home.

These moments go beyond just cleaning — they reflect the dedication, teamwork, and ownership our crews have in serving Decatur County. When we take care of our equipment and our environment, we’re better prepared to take care of our community.

We are proud of the space we work in, the trucks we respond in, and most importantly, the team that makes it all happen every single day. 💙

03/21/2026

🚑 Welcome to the Team, Daniel Gordon! 🚑

Decatur County EMS is proud to welcome Daniel Gordon as our newest full-time AEMT! Daniel will be joining our A-shift crew.

Daniel is no stranger to Decatur County — he was raised right here and continues to call the Bath Springs community home.
His dedication to serving others runs deep, as he is an active member of the Bath Springs Fire Department and also assists with our local Emergency Management Agency (EMA).

In addition to his work in EMS, Daniel is also one of our unseen heroes at our 911 dispatch center, helping ensure that help is always just a call away.

Daniel brings not only experience, but a true servant’s heart and strong ties to the community we are so proud to serve.

💙 Please join us in giving Daniel a warm Decatur County EMS welcome! 💙

03/18/2026

It is with mixed emotions that we announce Maddox Derryberry will be leaving Decatur County EMS.

While we are truly saddened to see him go, we are equally excited to watch him continue to grow and succeed in other areas of emergency care.

Maddox has made a lasting impact on our service, our team, and the community we are honored to serve each day. His dedication, positive attitude, and commitment to patient care have not gone unnoticed.

We are incredibly proud that Maddox chose Decatur County EMS to be part of his journey, and that we were able to play a role in his career while he left his own footprint on ours.

Maddox, thank you for your service, your compassion, and the difference you’ve made. You will always be a part of the Decatur County EMS family.

We wish you nothing but success in your next chapter—we know you will do great things. 🚑💙

03/11/2026