Johnson County, NC EMS Week 2019

JoCo Emergency Services - EM Division - The week of May 19th – 25th has been proclaimed Emergency Medical Services Week in Johnston County, North Carolina.  EMS personnel are ready to provide lifesaving care to those in need 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. There are over 250 EMS providers in the county, working for Johnston County EMS, 50-210 EMS, as well as Four Oaks EMS. We also have firefighters and 911 dispatchers who are a critical part of the EMS System.  During the day there are 23 paramedic units, 3 system supervisors and a Battalion Chief. After 9pm our system goes to 18 paramedic units to adjust for call volume and make sure we are best utilizing resources.  In 2018, EMS personnel responded to a total of 26,301 emergency calls.  This video showcases just a few of our calls, our training, and our love for serving our fellow citizens.  Happy EMS Week from all of us here in Johnston County, North Carolina!  
Source: JEMS: Journal of Emergency Medical Services News - Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: EMS Week News Videos Source Type: news