Phone Number: 336-599-3136         Fax: 336-599-1017          Billing: 1-800-814-5339

EMS Division

The Department’s Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Division was established over 4 decades ago and maintains the highest quality level of care responding to medical incidents requiring immediate care. Medical responses receive an advanced life support paramedic unit that are stationed at EMS Bases strategically located within the County.  There are additional units added for special events and State deployments to maintain the demand for specialized and increased medical responses.

The EMS Division serves as the lead agency for the emergency medical services system in the County and is responsible for coordinating all system participants in Person County; encompassing both public and private sectors including the medical first responder program. In North Carolina, counties have been given the primary responsibility for assuring that EMS systems are developed, implemented and for designating a local EMS agency.

The Department encourages its employees to broaden their leadership education to assist them for promotions.  EMS has many personnel that have completed and graduated from leadership and other courses at accredited training institutes across the State and the Nation.

Community Connection Program

Person County EMS offers many community connection medical and first aid classes to county residents and businesses as well as participating in special events and lectures.

• American Heart Association’s Family & Friends CPR classes
• Stop the Bleed
• CERT
• Work place safety team training
• Etc.

Training & Compliance Office

The EMS Division Compliance and Training Office is responsible for planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating the County’s EMS system. In addition, the EMS Division is responsible for establishing operational policies and procedures; developing guidelines, standards and aggressive protocols for patient treatment and transfer; and approving EMS personnel training programs. 

Training is provided by our own personnel, guest medical speakers, and because we are located just minutes away from two internationally known medical centers, these instructors provide excellent training to our Paramedics and EMTs regularly. 

EMS Fleet

All of the EMS Division’s ambulance fleet including our 2 reserve ambulances’ has less than 5 years of service, are equipped with a Stryker Power Load stretcher and a new Life Pac 15 monitor.

Awards & Recognitions

Person County EMS received the AHA Mission Lifeline Gold Plus award for the past 4 years. The award recognizes EMS agencies across the nation for their vital role in providing timely treatment for STEMI (heart attack) patients. The Gold award is the highest award possible for applicants. To achieve this recognition, the agency must obtain at least a 75% in all measures. 

Other Opportunities

Person County EMS provides its Paramedics and EMTs the opportunity to be a part of one its specialized units that deploy for County and State missions.

• State Medical Assistance Team (SMAT III)
• State Ambulance Strike Team
• Law Enforcement Tactical Medic
• Field Training Evaluation Program / Field Training Officer