Lifeguard Ambulance Service of Panola County, Mississippi

05/18/2026

Another great example of how we advocate for is by hosting hands-on training. Peyton Walchak, a paramedic supervisor with the Lifeguard Ambulance Service of Panola County, Mississippi operation, is reminded of a pivotal moment in his 10-year EMS career when he collaborated with a local non-profit to expand EMS education opportunities to rural areas.

“Thanks to the amazing network of our team(s) throughout the state and the members of the community, we were able to successfully plan and host a golf tournament that raised enough money to host an EMT course free of charge for local servants. Roughly 25 members of law enforcement, fire departments and EMS professionals were able to attend and complete the course.”

Conclusively, Peyton would like to add how he is often reminded of the words of Helen Keller: “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.”

What a beautiful sentiment that truly honors and speaks to this year’s EMS Week theme—Improving Outcomes, Together! We have no doubt that Peyton, along with many others, embodies the purpose these statements represent, especially through their remarkable work in EMS education and development.

05/18/2026

Welcome to EMS Week 2026. I feel like we kicked it off in a big way with a strong turnout at today’s family picnic. Between employees and their families, we had over 120 people in attendance. There was great food, great fellowship, softball, co****le, axe throwing, music, a playground for the kids, and more than 40 giveaway prizes.
This was a first for us. While there were some initial concerns, we brought three brands together as one—something that truly reflects the 2026 National EMS theme: “Improving Outcomes, Together.”
I understand that many of you couldn’t attend due to travel distance, work, or other commitments, and those are fully respected. Please know that today is just one part of celebrating you. I, along with other local and regional leaders, will be visiting stations throughout the week to spend time with you and continue that fellowship.
As I stepped back and observed today, I saw people connecting with coworkers they had never met, despite working for the same organization. I saw adults laughing and enjoying themselves like kids again. I watched our children form new friendships and create lasting memories as they played without a care.
Most importantly, through my eyes, I saw one EMS family.
That brought me a great deal of pride and excitement, and it reminded me how honored I am to be part of this team—and how grateful I am for the trust you place in me as your leader.

Assembled Blessings Baking and Catering for the great cookies, as always.
And to DC Collins for great smoked meats and fixings as he always does

04/24/2026

Congratulations to EMS Driver Nathan Welch on your 3-year service pin. You are a great asset. Being pinned by A-Shift Lieutenant Peyton Walchak, standing alongside partner James Vest and Operations Manager Mickee Ramsey. Nathan, thank you for your contributions to the citizens of Panola County.

01/30/2026

LGA Panola County would like to extend the biggest of thank you to all of our partners in the area. Thank you to the law enforcement agencies, thank you to the fire departments, thank you to the Panola County EOC, thank you to the individuals and businesses in the community, thank you to our wonderful county dispatchers, and thank you to our staff.

This storm has been hard, but through the fantastic work of everyone we have gotten through it together. There is still a long road ahead, but as always we are proud to serve Panola County.


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01/01/2026

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Welcome our newest LGA Family member
Mom and Baby are great!!!! Daddy is already wrapped around Baby Swayze’s finger

11/27/2025

11/27/2025

To all our Panola County crews working today I give THANKSgiving to you, and to each of your families that sacrifice their time away from you so that you can serve. I’m grateful for each and every employee that is working today, and even those that are off

11/22/2025

Today we stop and give celebration to one of our own, as today marks 3-yrs Reese has been employed with us. To know him you must love him. To employ him, or be his partner, you must want to pull his dreads out some days. To find the best fishing spots you must befriend him. Such a kind and humble human, with a level of compassion and kindness that had to have been instilled from his Grandma, that he so deeply cherishes. He’s the one you can count on, well if he isn’t fishing, or ignoring text/calls, or spending treasured time with his niece, to answer the phone when your in a bind and say -aight Pops, I’m on the way.

Tyrese, thank you for your 3yrs of Service to the Citizens of Panola County




Pictured LtoR John L. (C-Shift Lieutenant), Becky C (partner), Tyrese B (Reese), Mickee R (Operations Chief / Manager)

10/30/2025

Congratulations to James Vest on your 3yr anniversary with Lifeguard Panola County and

James was my first of two hires when I started in this role 3yrs ago As much as he has helped me and this operation grow; I’m more impressed with how he has grown from EMS-Driver, to EMT-BASIC, and is currently one of our School of EMS - Paramedic program. James is also one of our EVOC and Safe Stretcher Instructors.

Congratulations James, here is to many more.

Pictured Left to Right
Mickee Ramsey - Operation Manager / Chief
James Vest
John Ledbetter - C-Shift Supervisor / LT

10/28/2025

We were surprised and honored by a very sweet little girl named Willow this morning as she hand delivered lil happies to the on-duty crews, and the crews that are having of work/study session that are attending as her display of appreciation to the EMS First Responders on

Willow, Thank you for your kindness
(Willows name and picture published with mothers approval)