Oglethorpe County Emergency Services
Spearing’s county EMT experience leads to spot in international competition
Kate Spearing’s first time responding to a medical emergency was for a patient in cardiac arrest. It also happened to be the 17-year-old’s first time in the back of an ambulance.
Program trains teachers, officials to stop bad bleeds
Tonia Willis is a visual learner. Led by Jason Lewis’ instruction, she velcroed a blue tourniquet shut on her thigh and turned the windlass rod until her leg started to go numb.
Small steps for fire stations
Jehu Post, Beaverdam’s fire chief, isn’t sure he’d call the planning meeting between fire stations on Oct. 17 a unity meeting, but then again, he might.
Jack(son) of all trades
James Jackson answers to many names.
There's his given name. And then there's "Captain." But most folks know him as "Junior."
New quick response vehicle meets needs
Oglethorpe County Emergency Services has been one of the heaviest users of mutual aid resources in the region the past decade.
Williamson enjoyed role in emergency training exercise
Larry Williamson played a critical part in a recent training exercise.
Q&A: Williamson, CERT training exercise has many benefits
The Oglethorpe County Emergency Services and Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) will hold a training exercise in the Vesta-Palmetto area at 6 p.m. Dec. 4.