Emergency Medical Services
Sampson County EMS provides paramedic level emergency medical treatment throughout Sampson County. We are supported by volunteer EMS agencies and volunteer fire medic units. It is our mission and goal that we will provide professional and prompt Emergency Medical care while constantly striving to remain a comprehensive, clinically sophisticated and compassionate EMS System.
Advanced Equipment
Our county's investment in advanced EMS equipment is a testament to our commitment to excellence in patient care. By harnessing the power of innovation and technology, we're raising the bar for emergency medical services and ensuring that our community receives the highest standard of care when they need it most.
EMS Equipment
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Adult and pediatric video laryngoscopes to assist with intubation.
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Lucas 3 lightweight, portable, guidelines-consistent chest compressions system
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Cardiac monitors that with an array of assessment tools including 12-lead ECG, capnography, pulse oximetry, carbon monoxide measurement, automated blood pressure, and temperature measurement, integrates non-invasive monitoring for carbon monoxide, SpO2, and methemoglobin (to detect chemical exposures and certain drugs)
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Point of Care Ultrasound to provide precisely controlled respiratory support.
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Intravenous pumps to deliver controlled infusions of critical medications.
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Robust PPE options to ensure medical safety, such as ballistic protective equipment and infectious disease protection equipment.
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Mechanical stretcher lifting and loading systems to assist in patient movement and prevent injuries to EMS staff.
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Mechanical CPR devices
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Mobile dispatch terminal (MDT) computers in all EMS vehicles
Rescue Squads and EMS
Sampson County Rescue and EMS is operated by the local county government. This unit of highly qualified individuals specialize in providing emergency services in critical and precious times. Below is a listing of the local EMS offices:
Sampson County EMS
EMS Chief Erick Herring
530 Commerce St,
Clinton, NC 28328
Suttontown EMS
Captain Bradley Jackson
5680 Suttontown Rd.
Faison, NC 28341
History
Sampson County EMS was formed in 1990 with one ambulance operating from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM at the EMT-Defibrillation level. In April 2002, SCEMS started providing emergency medical care at the EMT-Intermediate level which allowed us to be able to provide a more advanced airway along with additional medications. In May 2007, SCEMS started providing EMT-Paramedic care, which is the most advanced pre-hospital care allowed in North Carolina. We operate under the direction of our Medical Director and our North Carolina Office of EMS approved treatment protocols.
We respond to approximately 12,000 calls for service annually. We handle this call volume by operating seven ambulances and Quick Response Vehicle (QRVs) strategically located throughout the county. Continuous 24-hour coverage is accomplished with employees split up into three shifts that are overseen by Paramedic Shift Supervisors, a Training Officer, an EMS Chief and Assistant Chief.
Our volunteer squads operate at either the EMT basic or the EMT-Intermediate level and assist the paid units predominately at night and on weekends. Our volunteers are a valuable asset to our service and volunteers are always welcome. We are a division of Sampson County Emergency Services which is overseen by our Emergency Services Director.