There are 4 article(s) tagged Shelby County Fire Department:

• April 2023

  • Shelby County Commission buys land for Cordova fire station, approves Kerrville solar array

    The commission took action on the two project as part of a light agenda Monday, April 17. Meanwhile, the county continues to search for another fire station site in southeast Shelby County.

    By Bill Dries April 17, 2023

• August 2021

  • Some suburban emergency services feel surge in hospitals

    The capacity in hospitals trickles down to suburban emergency services, putting pressure on ambulance to answer calls.

    By Abigail Warren August 30, 2021

• April 2021

  • County fire department begins direct transport to mental healthcare facility

    Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris said rising economic and mental stress levels in the community resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic made this the right time to pursue this new policy.

    By Omer Yusuf April 28, 2021

• March 2021

  • Shelby County Fire dispatchers receive training on mental health calls

    Shelby County Fire Department dispatchers are receiving training in dealing with mental health calls and emergencies. 

    By Yolanda Jones March 01, 2021