The Jackson Parish Ambulance Service District (JPASD) congratulates the 10 newest Emergency Medical Technicians who recently graduated from the training class held at the JPASD Training Center, located at 115 Watts Street in Jonesboro. 

Now eligible to pursue their National EMS Certification as an Emergency Medical Technician are:
Ken Garner
Kaden Hegg
Josie Irvin
Ava Porter
Cameron Risher
Madelyn Wheeler
Landon Williams
Lukas Williams

To view photos of each graduate, click here. 

JPASD Issue Call Report for April, 2026

The Jackson Parish Ambulance Service District (JPASD) shares its April ambulance call report, which shows an 18.6% frequency of falls.

A threat to the health of older adults, which can reduce their ability to remain independent, falls don’t have to be inevitable as you age. You can reduce your chance of falling or help a loved one prevent falls. There are proven ways to reduce and prevent falls, even for older adults.

Visit https://www.cdc.gov/steadi/index.html for more information on fall prevention.