JCESA

An EMT spends 150 hours in the classroom and field to learn how to do their job. An EMT-Advanced has 350 hours in classroom and field. A paramedic has between 1,200 and 1,500 hours of classwork and field rotation time. In Jefferson County, we are also beholden to the citizens to continue with our education and challenging ourselves to be the best for the community. Jefferson County providers are also learning how to use the ventilator, some paramedics are trained how to RSI a patient (sedate and paralyze patients for intubation), giving blood via an IV, and even point of care ultrasound. And that’s just for the providers.
For the community, JCESA provides CPR classes, Stop the Bleed, EMT Basic classes, and Babysitter/First Aid classes. Education never stops with Jefferson County. We must keep learning due to evolvement of emergency medicine and to always provide the best care for our citizens. Please reach out to get more information on the upcoming classes at JCESA!

This year’s theme for National EMS Week 2026 is: Improving Outcomes, Together
EMTs, Paramedics, First Responders, and dispatchers all experience things that make them rise above the average citizen. We all work together to provide high quality care for the citizens of Jefferson County. Jefferson County continues to provide excellent service for its citizens with the constant improvement of skills and interventions able to be performed, such as but not limited to, ventilators and point of care ultrasound. Keep an eye out for the rest of EMS Week posts!

A big thank you to Washington High School and its students for participating in our CPR training event!

We had the opportunity to teach more than 300 students vital, potentially lifesaving CPR skills. It was a busy day, but a great success.

A special thank you to Dave, Savannah, Lynn, Darley, Bobbi, Rufus, and Beryl—this event would not have been possible without your support.

We appreciate everyone who attended and helped make the day a success, and we look forward to returning next year!