‘The need is there’ | Anderson County EMS seeks more resources after record call volume

ANDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WVLT) – Anderson County EMS is asking the budget committee for more resources after a year of record call volume and increased strain on the system.

The department had 667 Code White events in 2025, an increase of 92 from 2024. A Code White occurs when every advanced life support ambulance in the county is tied up at the same time.

Call volume also jumped by roughly 1,000 calls in 2025…

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