Public Education

Education Director: Randy White
REACT Team Captain, Public Event Coordinator:
Terry Cunningham
CPR Coordinator: Doug Leverette

Revised: February 09, 2007

Rutherford County EMS  Education Division  is responsible for developing and implementing public education. Most programs are designed to be proactive and will enhance the overall efforts of the Service's objective of saving lives. Classes are held for citizens and health care professionals in CPR, pediatric safety, emergency response, health, drivers education, EMS awareness, and first aid.

The R.E.A.C.T. (Response to Emergencies and Community Teaching) Team provides "Show and Tells" for all age groups. This special team also provides health and safety education for children as well as adults. American Safety and Health Institute First Aid classes are available and taught by experienced Paramedics and EMTs. Contact Randy White for more information regarding First Aid Classes. Rutherford County EMS is an authorized training center for the American Heart Association. Healthcare Provider, Heart Saver, and Friends and Family CPR classes are offered several times throughout the year.  Contact Doug Leverette for information about AHA CPR Courses.

Tommy Brown coordinates medical coverage for all special events such as parades, concerts, and special events in which large numbers of people are gathered. Most events are typically staffed with EMTs or Paramedics working overtime.

Rutherford County EMS Paramedics and EMTs also cover local high school football games, horse shows, street fairs, and The Uncle Dave Macon Days.

The REACT Team is also responsible for media and community relations, advertising, special projects with local hospitals, and building ties to the medical community.

Unit Demonstrations and Safety Talks

A paramedic crew with a unit, talks to smaller classroom sized groups about safety and 911, conducts a question and answer session, and conclude with a tour of the paramedic unit . For more information contact Terry Cunningham.

Contacts for Education