Our Mission

To serve the community, empower our patients, deliver emergency medical services, and reduce morbidity and mortality in Walker County with excellence, safety, and efficiency. 

About Us

Walker County EMS is a true third-service agency, completely separate from police and fire. We are funded entirely by the county. WCEMS is strictly a 911 EMS service; we do not perform interfacility transfers or discharges. 

Established on October 6, 1975, Walker County EMS is dedicated to providing exceptional emergency medical care. Operating six 911 Mobile Intensive Care Unit (MICU) ambulances, our highly trained team provides prompt, professional service to residents and travelers throughout Walker County.

In 2025, WCEMS responded to over 9,300 calls for service. Our units are dispatched to water and wilderness rescues, as well as medical and trauma calls.

Clinical Operations

Under the medical direction of Dr. Jay Kovar, we have implemented several progressive practices. Some are noted below.

• Implemented the use of soft c-collars and discontinued the routine use of backboards
• Implemented the use of Traumagel 
• Implemented use of several medications and "kits":

• • "STEMI-Kit" which includes Heparin and Plavix
  • Hydroxocobalamin (Cyanokit)
  • Tranexamic Acid (TXA)
  • IV Acetaminophen
  • IV Nitroglycerin