Whitley County EMS

06/03/2026

Please remember Chad and her children, their family and friends in your thoughts and prayers today as we lay our beloved leader to rest. 💔🤍 Rest easy Amanda Jackson.

It will be a very difficult day for all. Hug your loved ones tighter. Cancer is a devastating monster.

Amanda Shelvie Jackson, 44, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away Monday, June 1, 2026, at Baptist Health Corbin. She was born on December 1, 1981. She was preceded in death by her brother, Toby Franklin Ryan Foster; her maternal grandparents, Homer and Flora Sexton; her paternal grandfather, William Fos...

06/01/2026

It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we share the passing of our beloved Director, Amanda Jackson.

​Cancer is a relentless thief, but true to who she was, Amanda fought with every ounce of her being until the very end. Her fierce strength, unwavering resilience, and graceful leadership have left an indelible mark on all of us.

​To us, she wasn't just a leader; she was family. She cared deeply for each of her employees and was dedicated to the community we serve. She touched so many lives over the years of being in EMS. Amanda was a special soul. This loss has rocked us to our core.

​Please join us in keeping her husband, Chad, their children, and their entire family and circle of friends in your thoughts and prayers during this incredibly difficult time.

​Rest in peace, Amanda. You are deeply missed. 🤍

05/22/2026

We want to thank PHI Air Medical London 1 for the delicious spaghetti lunch on Monday!!!

We want to thank Air Evac Lifeteam 79 - Whitley Co., KY for the yummy sandwiches on Thursday!!!

05/18/2026

To our incredible team of Paramedics, Advanced EMTs, and EMTs: thank you.

​Every single day—and through every emergency—you answer the call with unmatched bravery, skill, and compassion. You are the lifeline of our community, providing critical care when it matters most. Most often during people's toughest moments, the scary moments, the moments in between.

​We see your dedication, your sacrifices, and your unwavering commitment to saving lives. Time away from friends and families. Holidays and get togethers missed. Sports and school events. All to help strangers in need.

We are profoundly grateful for everything you do.

​Please join us this week in celebrating our AMAZING providers!!

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05/16/2026

Today marks one year since a devastating tornado swept through Laurel County, changing lives forever. The loss of irreplaceable souls that day—including our own beloved Whitley County 911 Dispatch Assistant Director, Leslie "Snez" Leatherman, whose bravery and dedication guided so many through the chaos until the very end.

​While a year has passed, the scars remain, but so does our profound gratitude for the heroes who ran toward the danger.

​To our incredible Whitley County EMS personnel who responded that day to help out the Laurel County community and Ambulance Inc of Laurel County: Walter Pennington III Evan R. Cline Dallas Tate LeeJay York Zach Owens Amanda Woods :: thank you.

​You were the calm in the absolute center of the storm. You didn't hesitate, risking your own safety to pull neighbors from the rubble, tend to the injured, and offer comfort when it was needed most.

​You carried the weight of grief on your shoulders while executing your duties with flawless professionalism and unmatched grace.

​Please join us today in pausing to remember the 17 lives lost, honoring their memory, and lifting up the emergency medical service workers who continue to protect us every single day.

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05/13/2026

Don’t forget!!! Tonight at 6:00 PM is our meet and greet for the upcoming EMT Class.

04/22/2026

The Whitley County Board of Education presented Whitley County EMS last Thursday at their board meeting with a Community Partnership Award following a recent bus accident that our crews responded to.

​In moments of crisis, the partnership between our local school districts and emergency services is vital. Because of the rigorous training, seamless coordination, and genuine care displayed by our EMS crews,, the Whitley County students were kept safe and supported throughout a very stressful situation.

​We are incredibly fortunate to have such skilled professionals dedicated to the safety and well-being of our community’s children. Thank you for your partnership, your bravery, and your unwavering commitment to our local students. You truly are the best of the best! 🚑💙

(Pictured from left to right is: Asst. Director Brandon Woods, LT Savannah Smith, Major Tabitha Esworthy, Captain Dustin Jones and EMT James Strunk. Missing: Captain Walter Pennington, AEMT Jessica Hall and EMT Jacob Cooley)

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04/12/2026

To our amazing dispatchers, THANK YOU for everything you do.

04/09/2026

12/01/2025

Don't forget!!! TONIGHT is our AEMT meet and greet for our upcoming class!!! Be sure to reserve your spot 😁😁 We shall see you tonight!! 🚑🚑

BIIIIGGG ANNOUNCEMENT!!!

Are YOU wanting to further your EMS provider skills and knowledgein the new year?! We are starting a new AEMT course in January! Join us at our Meet n Greet to find out more information.

We are gobbling in excitement to see you 🦃🚑🦃