A special invitation is being extended to all First Responders from Jackson Parish to take part AT NO CHARGE in the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) course at Jackson Parish Ambulance Service District (JPASD) Training Center, located at 115 Watts Street in Jonesboro, that is scheduled for Monday, July 13th.
Anyone is welcome to register for this in-person, comprehensive EMT course, which will be held from 6:00 – 10:00 pm every Monday and Thursday for 15 weeks, providing the knowledge, skills, and hands-on training needed to begin a career in Emergency Medical Services.
Cost to attend is as follows:
FREE – Jackson Parish First Responders (With an approved letter from your Administration)
$400.00 – Outside Jackson Parish First Responders (With an approved letter from your Administration)
$400.00 – Jackson Parish Residents (Made possible through grant funding obtained by the JPASD)
$1400.00 – Residents from outside Jackson Parish
Space is limited, so please register now to reserve a spot. For more information or to enroll, call (318) 259-2877. Approved letters by administrative officials should be emailed to jacksonparishambulance@gmail.com
JPASD Call Report
June, 2026
As temperatures rise, please be mindful when working outdoors or in poorly ventilated areas. Heat exhaustion is a condition that happens when your body overheats. Symptoms may include heavy sweating and a rapid pulse. Heat exhaustion is one of three heat illnesses. Heat cramps are the mildest heat illness. Heatstroke is the most serious.
Heatstroke needs emergency care. If it’s not treated, heatstroke can quickly damage the brain, heart, kidneys, and muscles. This damage gets worse the longer treatment is delayed, which increases the risk of serious complications or death. Call 911.
