October 31, 2024
By: Dwayne Page
A new DeKalb EMS director has been named.
County Mayor Matt Adcock announced Monday night during the monthly county commission meeting that Paramedic Trent Phipps, who has served as assistant EMS director for almost two years, is the new director succeeding the late Hoyte Hale.
Originally from Overton County, Phipps has worked with DeKalb EMS for more than 27 years with duties including having been an American Heart Association Instructor, EMS supervisor, and assistant EMS director.
He is married to Rachel Merriman, and they have one son, Lucas.