Carla Landrum

Carla Landrum joined the Puckett EMS family in March 2012 as an EMT, bringing with her a deep compassion and a heart dedicated to serving others. From her first day, Carla displayed the work ethic and character that defines an EMS professional. In 2016, she obtained her Paramedic license, and in 2023, she was promoted to Field Training Officer. Carla has earned numerous commendations for her excellent customer service and was awarded Puckett EMS’ highest honor, “Employee of the Year,” in 2023.

Outside of work, Carla enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband, Matt, and their three daughters, Haylie (16), Addison (14), and Stella (11). Her love for nature is reflected in her hobbies of camping and kayaking. She also has a soft spot for animals, especially her goats and chickens. Carla’s greatest pride is her children, all of whom are honor students, with the two eldest being members of the local high school marching band.

Carla is well-respected by her peers and is known for her exceptional critical decision-making skills, which make her an outstanding FTO. In February, Carla was the first on the scene of an active shooter incident at a local high school, where two victims were critically injured. She worked seamlessly with a unified command structure, performing rapid triage and transport roles with textbook precision. Despite working in the “hot zone” under intense pressure, Carla maintained her composure and successfully triaged, treated, and transported both victims within five minutes of arriving on the scene. Both victims fully recovered.

Puckett EMS is proud to honor Carla Landrum as our 2024 Star of Life!