Sheriff’s Office Emergency Services
Emergency Services was created in 1966 consisting of several rescue units that were operating within Shelby County. This specialized group of volunteers works every day to help save the lives of people needing medical attention. These volunteers patrol the streets of Shelby County to assist with traffic crashes, respond to medical emergencies and conduct search and rescue missions.
Service Opportunities
- Medical First Responders
- Search and Rescue Technicians
- Be a United States Citizen
- Must be 18 years-old
- Pass a criminal background check
- Service Requirements: 24 hours/month
|
Sheriff’s Office Emergency Services |
|
Emergency Services Volunteers on a search and rescue mission |
|
Emergency Services Rescue Divers |
|
Emergency Services Volunteers search for victims in boating accident |
|
Emergency Services Volunteers assisting detectives during investigation |
Medical Training Requirements
All Emergency Services recruits who are not medically certified as an EMT or Paramedic go through FIRST RESPONDER training, as mandated by the Tennessee Department of Health – Emergency Medical Services and the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians.
The training is 60 hours long consisting of two (2) evenings a week from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Monday and Wednesday. Medical training classes are held at the Sheriff’s Training Academy located in Shelby Farms and run from January to March.
Through this training each Officer must demonstrate proficiency in the following subjects:
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
- Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Airway Management
- Circulation
- Bleeding and Soft-Tissue Injuries
- Shock Management
- Trauma and Medical Assessment / Treatment
- Basic Drug Terms
- Splinting and Bandaging
- Crisis Intervention
- Emergency Childbirth
- Pediatric Care
Orientation and Training
A second phase of training involves a broad range of needed skills and an understanding of critical policies and procedures of the Sheriff’s Office. All Recruits will invest a minimum of 40 hours, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, 6:00-10:00 p.m., for four (4) weeks and some Saturdays, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. This portion of the training takes place in April.
The course work for Field Operation Training includes:
- Vehicle Extrication
- Communication
- Emergency Vehicle Operations
- Field Search Operations
- Map and Compass Skills
- Boat / Motor Operations
- Water-Based Search Operations
- ATV Operations
- Traffic Control
- Mass Casualty Incidents / Triage
Are there any costs involved? No
- Uniforms provided
- Equipment and gear provided
To learn more about Emergency Services or to obtain an Application Packet by email click here: 
(Please include your Name, Address, and Phone Number in the email)
To order an application by phone call: (901) 867-1440
