For Hamilton County EMS, Looking Back And Moving Forward

Ambulances flank the entrance to the recently opened Hamilton County EMS Administration & Training Center.(Hamilton County EMS)For Hamilton County EMS, it’s a time of change and transition.Last month, the County opened a new administration and training center for EMS - on Volunteer Drive in Chattanooga.Since then, John Miller - the County’s EMS director - has announced his retirement.John Miller(Hamilton County EMS)Wade Batson - the deputy director and an EMS employee for more than three decades - has been appointed by County Mayor Weston Wamp to succeed Miller.The Hamilton County Commission is scheduleMike Garren(Hamilton County EMS)d to vote Wednesday on that appointment.Last week, I spoke with John Miller - and Mike Garren, public information officer for Hamilton County EMS.