Jessamine County Emergency Medical Services

04/20/2026

03/18/2026

Please join us this afternoon in celebrating the retirement of EMT Brad Curtis after years of dedicated service to our community!

Join us in celebrating the retirement of EMT Brad Curtis after years of dedicated service to our community.

Save the Date:
📅 March 18th, 2026
🕐 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
🏛 Jessamine County Public Safety Center

EMT Brad Curtis' career in EMS has been defined by quiet professionalism, compassion for his patients, and an unwavering commitment to his partners and community. Whether responding to the routine or the truly critical, Brad brought the same steady presence to every call.

Let's come together to honor him and wish him a happy retirement!

Please spread the word! Invite friends, family, and colleagues, and let's make this retirement celebration one to remember!

03/10/2026

Join us in celebrating the retirement of EMT Brad Curtis after years of dedicated service to our community.

Save the Date:
📅 March 18th, 2026
🕐 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
🏛 Jessamine County Public Safety Center

EMT Brad Curtis' career in EMS has been defined by quiet professionalism, compassion for his patients, and an unwavering commitment to his partners and community. Whether responding to the routine or the truly critical, Brad brought the same steady presence to every call.

Let's come together to honor him and wish him a happy retirement!

Please spread the word! Invite friends, family, and colleagues, and let's make this retirement celebration one to remember!

02/17/2026

It is with profound sadness and sorrow that we share the sudden passing of Connor Mackey, beloved son of John and Janine. Connor touched the hearts of all who knew him, and his loss is felt deeply across the community.

During this unimaginable time, the Mackey family is facing unexpected expenses and needs support. A fundraiser has been set up to help ease the financial burden so the family can focus on healing and honoring Connor’s memory.

Those who know Janine know her strength is quiet but unshakable. She has carried more than most ever should, and she has done so with grace, dignity, and unwavering love for her family.

Please consider helping if you are able. Even a small contribution makes a meaningful difference when shared across a caring community.

Support Connor's family here:
https://gofund.me/45953fe4b

Connor’s spirit, kindness, and the love he brought into the world will never be forgotten. Thank you for your compassion and support.

Our coworker, friend, and truly one of our family members experien… Matthew White needs your support for Honoring Connor’s Life and Supporting Janine’s Family

02/06/2026

🩸Blood Drive TOMORROW🩸

Jessamine County EMS is proud to partner with the Kentucky Blood Center for another blood drive!

Join us tomorrow, Friday February 6th, from 1:30-5:30 at the Jessamine County Health Department for a donation event with the opportunity to save lives in your community!

Register to save a life below:

To schedule: https://my.kybloodcenter.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/91352

QuickPass: https://www.kybloodcenter.org/quick-pass

01/23/2026

🩸Upcoming Blood Drive🩸

Jessamine County EMS is proud to partner with the Kentucky Blood Center for another blood drive!

Join us on Friday February 6th from 1:30-5:30 at the Jessamine County Health Department for a donation event with the opportunity to save lives in your community!

Register to save a life below:

To schedule: https://my.kybloodcenter.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/91352

QuickPass: https://www.kybloodcenter.org/quick-pass

01/20/2026

Jessamine County EMS is proud to introduce the newest Quick Response Vehicle added to our fleet! Our new MEDIC1 has gone in service tonight and will help our supervisors respond more efficiently to better support our crews in the field and continue providing high-quality emergency medical services as our community continues to grow.

We would like to extend a sincere thank you to our community, Judge Executive, and Magistrates for their continued support and investment in public safety. Your commitment makes it possible for us to keep pace with growth, enhance operations, and better serve the residents and visitors of Jessamine County.

This vehicle will allow our shift supervisors to better support off-road responses and will allow for our crews to safely reach patients in challenging terrain while carrying more equipment and improving transport from the site to the ambulance. These are upgrades that have been needed for quite some time and we are excited to finally put a unit in service with these capabilities!

We are grateful for the trust you place in us and remain dedicated to meeting the needs of our community—today and into the future.

01/16/2026

Join our team!

Jessamine County EMS is seeking talented and dedicated EMTs, Advanced EMTs, and Paramedics to join our team of exceptional healthcare professionals. If you are ready to join a highly respected EMS service that values excellence, innovation, and compassionate patient care, we would love to hear from you.

Applications will be accepted until 5pm February 1st.

Why choose Jessamine County EMS?
🏥 Highly Recognized and Awarded: At Jessamine County EMS, we take pride in our reputation as a highly recognized EMS service. We have been acknowledged and awarded for our commitment to excellence in patient care and community service. Our providers have been nationally recognized for their work in improving EMS across the nation.
📚 Progressive Protocols and Top of the Line Equipment: Our EMS service is dedicated to staying at the forefront of medical advancements. We follow progressive and evidenced-based protocols to ensure the highest level of care for our patients. We believe that providing exceptional patient care requires exceptional equipment. At Jessamine County EMS, we invest in state-of-the-art equipment to support our healthcare professionals in delivering the best outcomes for our patients.
🚨 Safety Focused: Jessamine County EMS always prioritizes our providers safety whether it is on calls or regarding work life. Our providers work 12 hour shifts to minimize provider fatigue, and are provided with equipment like Guardian Angel lights and Hi-Viz jackets and uniforms to ensure safety.
📈 Professional Growth: We are dedicated to the professional growth and development of our team members. You will have access to ongoing training, continuing education opportunities, and mentorship opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge.
🌟 Supportive Work Environment: At Jessamine County EMS, we foster a positive and inclusive work environment where every team member is valued and respected. We believe in teamwork, collaboration, and open communication.

To apply, view the job description, and view the pay scale: https://govttracks.jessamineco.com:8443/EmployeePortal/Job_Posting/JobPostings.php

To learn more about Jessamine County EMS please visit https://jessamineky.gov/jc-department/emergency-medical-services-ems/

01/15/2026

2025 Chief’s Award

The Chief’s Award is reserved for a member of Jessamine County EMS who has gone above and beyond in their dedication to department-centered initiatives, someone who has made a lasting impact not only through their clinical service but through the effort, time, and heart they put into bettering the agency as a whole.
This year’s recipient exemplifies that spirit in every way.

Ali Shropshire has been the driving force behind the creation, development, and implementation of the Jessamine County EMS Peer Support Program, an initiative that is as critical as any clinical protocol or treatment we deliver. In a profession where we are trained to take care of others, Ali has committed herself to ensuring that we also take care of each other.

And make no mistake, this program wasn’t built overnight or without sacrifice. For many years, we hoped to build a program such as this, but the concept of peer support requires a dedicated peer. Ali is that person; she has invested enormous amounts of time and energy arranging and delivering training, developing policy and procedure, working with our HR department and EAP, in order to organize a functioning support team from the ground up. She did this while still serving as a compassionate and dedicated paramedic on the front lines.

Growing up in EMS I heard my mentors say:
“In this profession, we see things most people can’t imagine, your family won’t understand, your friends won't understand, the only people who understand are those working next to you.”
Ali has answered that call with resolve and heart. She’s creating a program where providers can feel seen, heard, and supported. She has helped carry the emotional weight of others with quiet strength, and she’s done it not for recognition, but because it’s the right thing to do.
Her leadership will change lives, and the foundation she’s built will support countless others in the years to come.

It is with great pride and deep appreciation that we present the 2025 Chief’s Award to Paramedic Ali Shropshire.

01/12/2026

John E. Mackey Award

The John E. Mackey Award is one of the highest honors we present at Jessamine County EMS. It represents more than just excellence, it honors the legacy of a man who embodied everything good about our profession.

John Mackey, or 'Mackey' as many of us knew him, was a beloved friend, colleague, and mentor. He passed away in the line of duty, but his legacy lives on through this award and through the values he held so dearly, particularly his passion for education and innovation in EMS. John believed deeply in advancing our profession, not for accolades, but for the sake of our patients and the communities we serve.

This year’s recipient exemplifies that spirit in every way. Paramedic Madison Tanksley has not only committed herself to excellence in clinical care, but she has taken on one of the most ambitious and impactful projects Jessamine County EMS has ever pursued: the development and successful implementation of our Whole Blood Program.

Because of Madison’s relentless work, Jessamine County EMS became one of the very first services in the Commonwealth of Kentucky to carry and administer whole blood in the prehospital setting, joining less than 1% of EMS agencies across the entire country.
This is more than a milestone. It’s a life-saving leap forward in trauma care. The research, training, coordination, and logistics required to make this a reality are daunting, and yet Madison took it head-on, working collaboratively with leadership, our medical direction, regional partners, and our entire field staff to ensure the program’s success.
Her commitment to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in EMS directly honors the memory of Mackey.

Madison, your tireless pursuit of excellence, your vision, and your determination have left a mark on this department and this community that will endure for years to come.

It is with great pride and deep gratitude that we present for the 2nd year in a row the 2025 John E. Mackey Award to Paramedic Madison Tanksley!

01/09/2026

Years of Service Awards

At our annual awards ceremony in December, Jessamine County EMS was proud to recognize team members who reached major milestones in their service to our agency. We had employees who were honored for 5, 10, and 20 years of dedication, commitment, and service to our community.

5 Years: Jared Adams, Madison Tanksley, Ciera White
10 Years: Keith Jacob, Kristen Ogden, Matthew White
20 Years: Chris Wilhite

Thank you for your hard work, professionalism, and the countless hours you’ve spent caring for others. Your dedication does not go unnoticed, and we are grateful for each of you and the impact you make every day!

01/07/2026

Supervisor of the Year

Our final peer selected award is for a supervisor who continuously exemplifies the JCEMS mission and values, and consistently provide the highest quality care to their patients. This provider goes above and beyond their day to day job requirements, consistently demonstrates exceptional leadership qualities, fosters a positive work environment, actively supports their teams development, and achieves high performance standards. Our 2025 Supervisor of the Year is awarded to Lt. Phillip LoBiondo!

Here is some of what was written in Phillip’s nominations:
“Phillip brings a form of consistent quiet competence to every scene he’s on that creates a calming atmosphere that allows everyone around him to operate at their best. Able to arrive on scene quickly grasp the situation and begin guiding it in the necessary direction to ensure safety and positive outcomes.”

“Any time I have worked Phillips shift, he has always been kind and caring. He lends a listening ear and provides constructive feedback. Phillip exemplifies every aspect of being a great paramedic, leader and coworker. He is reliable, dependable and trustworthy. Every interaction I have ever had with Phillip has been positive and insightful. He has always created a safe and productive workspace.”

“Lt. LoBiondo has always provided so much knowledge and experience to the service and I feel like he doesn’t always get recognized for that. He is a great leader and is able to run his shift with ease, and did so without a Sgt for several months this past year. He is also an irreplaceable asset for the Tac Team, who provides protection and safety for this county.”

Phillip, thank you for the steadfast leadership that you provide. Your providers and this county are better because of the work that you do and the example you set.

Please join us in congratulating the 2025 Supervisor of the Year, Lt. Phillip LoBiondo!