Honoring, thanking White County Emergency Medical Services

The Expositor and SpartaLive.com are honored to salute White County Emergency Medical Service personnel during the nationally observed week of May 21-27, 2023.

This week is the 49th annual National EMS (Emergency Medical Service) Week. In 1974, President Gerald Ford authorized EMS Week to celebrate EMS practitioners and the important work they do in their communities.

National EMS Week honors the contributions of those who work on the medical front line. Whether an accident, a national emergency, or a terrorist act, the EMS employees work quickly and efficiently to save lives.

White County EMS Director Mike Kerr stated that as of May 22, 2023, his crew members had responded to 2,676 calls for the calendar year, which averages 535.2 calls per month.

The following are the names of the White County EMS employees who dedicate themselves to serving the community.

FULL-TIME ROSTER

• Derek Baker: EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) - Critical Care Paramedic
• Dale Billingsley: EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) - Critical Care Paramedic
• Karen Billingsley: EMT (Emergency Medical Technician)-Critical Care Paramedic
• Mackenzie Cassety: Advanced EMT (Emergency Medical Technician)
• Cassandra Cogbill: EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) - Paramedic
• Tyler Downs: Advanced EMT (Emergency Medical Technician)
• Michaila Dye: EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) - Critical Care Paramedic
• William England: EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) - Critical Care Paramedic
• Laura Johnson: EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) - Paramedic
• Kylie Evans: Advanced EMT (Emergency Medical Technician)
• Mike Kerr, director: EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) - Critical Care Paramedic
• Donavan Knowles: Advanced EMT (Emergency Medical Technician)
• Ben Knox: Advanced EMT (Emergency Medical Technician)
• Chris Langley: EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) - Critical Care Paramedic
• Vera Neely: EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) Basic
• Hunter Nolan: Advanced EMT (Emergency Medical Technician)
• Nick Pulido: Advanced EMT (Emergency Medical Technician)
• Jimmy Savage: EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) - Critical Care Paramedic
• Drew Scott: EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) - Critical Care Paramedic
• Ray Simmons: EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) - Critical Care Paramedic
• Cody Wilson: EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) - Critical Care Paramedic

PART-TIME ROSTER

• Daniel Carter: EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) Basic
• Victor Fajardo Cruz: EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) Basic
• Terry Green: EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) Basic
• John Hurd: EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) - Critical Care Paramedic
• Eli Jones: EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) Basic
• Hannah Leftwich: EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) Basic
• Victor Luna: EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) Basic
• Bethany Mangas: EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) - Critical Care Paramedic
• Neil Matheney: EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) Basic
• Ray Pharris: Advanced EMT (Emergency Medical Technician)
• Nick Prall: EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) - Critical Care Paramedic
• Emily Roach: EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) Basic
• Kim Taylor: EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) Basic
• Marie Turpin: EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) - Critical Care Paramedic
• Ashley Umberger: EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) - Paramedic
• Teague Umberger: EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) - Paramedic
• Michael Weedman: EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) Basic
• Brian Williams: EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) - Critical Care Paramedic •Frank Avarella: Advanced EMT (Emergency Medical Technician)
• Ben Wilmoth: EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) Basic