RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Locally, call volumes to 911 continue to rise alongside Rutherford County’s rapid growth. As an example, Brent Carter with Rutherford County EMS told WGNS that the first two weekdays of the month reflect what paramedics see on a daily basis...

Highlighting the need for more paramedics and ambulances, Carter noted that both are often tied up on calls longer than some emergency response services due to the nature of their responsibilities...

The county’s busiest ambulance is currently stationed near Blackman Elementary, Middle, and High Schools — serving one of the fastest-growing areas in the community...