JCESA

JCESA is proud to have a PEER support team on standby every shift for the providers in the county. Peer support allows providers with experience to be able to be the shoulder for those that need a helping hand whether due to a call the provider was on or involved in. Mental health always is at the forefront of our minds when we think about our providers. Our team rises above for the citizens and the peer support team rises above for the providers. The peer support team is involved in several trainings and constantly stay up to date on changing education within the mental health sphere.

🎉 Congratulations to the 12 students who successfully passed their practical exams for the JCESA EMT Class! 🚑

Earlier this year, we kicked off our annual Winter/Spring EMT class in partnership with Public Service Training in Martinsburg. From January 5 through April 29, these students committed more than 165 hours to intensive classroom instruction and hands-on training.

Throughout the course, they developed essential skills in Emergency Medical Technician practices, Mass Casualty Incidents (Levels 1 & 2), Bloodborne Pathogens, Vehicle Rescue Awareness, HIPAA, Documentation, Hazardous Materials Awareness, CPR, and First Aid. Each student also completed 10 patient contacts, gaining valuable real-world experience along the way.

This class brought together a diverse group, including high school students, current EMS providers advancing their certifications, park rangers, and individuals beginning their journey in the Fire/EMS field.

Next up: the National Registry Exam. We wish each of you the very best as you take this next important step in your EMS careers!

👏 Thank you for your dedication, hard work, and commitment to serving your community!

The Jefferson County Emergency Services Agency has just added a new LTV 1200 ventilator to our frontline resources! This device will help further strengthen our ability to deliver advanced, life-saving care to our community.

The ventilator provides controlled breathing support by delivering oxygen into the lungs at carefully regulated volumes and pressures. Something that is vital in emergencies such as severe respiratory distress, major trauma, or other life-threatening conditions. The advanced support it provides can greatly improve a patient’s stability and outcomes before arrival at the hospital.

This life-saving device was placed into service just one week ago and was successfully utilized for the first time yesterday, providing critical support to a seriously ill patient in the field. Proving the value and necessity for resources such as this ventilator.

This addition reflects our ongoing commitment to expanding advanced treatment capabilities within our agency to better serve the residents of Jefferson County. Investing in tools like the LTV 1200 ensures patients will get the critical care they need the moment we arrive at your side, not just when you reach the hospital.

The Jefferson County Emergency Services Agency (JCESA) would like to extend a sincere thank you to all participating agencies and partners who took part in the multi-agency emergency exercise on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.

This exercise brought together responders from across the county to train, collaborate, and strengthen our coordinated response to complex emergency situations. The level of professionalism, communication, and teamwork demonstrated throughout the day reflects the strong partnerships that help keep our community safe.

We are grateful for the time, effort, and dedication each agency committed to making this exercise a success. Training like this ensures that when real emergencies occur, we are prepared to respond quickly, effectively, and as one unified team.

Thank you again to everyone involved for your continued commitment to public safety.

“The success of this emergency exercise is not just about what we accomplished in a single day, it’s a building block for continued cooperation among our partner agencies. Together, we are creating a stronger, more prepared response system for the citizens of Jefferson County.” said Chief Todd Gorham, Director of the Jefferson County Emergency Services Agency.



**This exercise was trauma-informed and carefully controlled. No live ammunition was used at any time. During student portions, rubber and plastic prop fi****ms were substituted for real weapons. All fi****ms and law enforcement were subject to multiple safety checks throughout.**