When did McDowell County emergency medical service start?

McDowell County Emergency Medical Service began its operation on July 1, 1977. EMS began its operation with a total of 16 employees with 5 employees working each shift. In the early days of the organization, the crew quarters were located in the County Administration Building.

How many paramedics work at McDowell County EMS?

McDowell EMS operates four ambulances and one quick response vehicle 24 hours a day. Within the system, six quick response vehicles are operated by the Director, Deputy Directors, EMS Captain and Community Care Paramedics. The McDowell County Rescue Squad serves as the backup provider for McDowell County EMS.

Is there an EMS Station in Old Fort NC?

The station was built in 1978, shortly after McDowell EMS was formed. Today, multiple divisions work out of this station including EMS, Emergency Management, 911 Addressing, and the Community Care Paramedic Program. Currently, McDowell EMS has three stations, located in Marion, Nebo and Old Fort.

Where are the McDowell EMS stations in Marion?

Currently, McDowell EMS has three stations, located in Marion, Nebo and Old Fort. The four-station plan calls for constructing two stations, one on the south end of Marion and the other on the north end around the Hankins Rd. corridor.

Where is the McDowell County EMS station located?

Please contact us should you have any questions about our agency. Type your paragraph here. McDowell EMS Building Projects: EMS Station 4 located in US 221 North in Marion opened March 16, 2021. Work continues on our new Headquarters facility located on Barnes Rd. in Marion.

Who is the Fire Department of McDowell County?

The men and women of our department work tirelessly each day alongside the committed team members from local fire departments, rescue, and law enforcement to ensure citizens and visitors of McDowell County receive professional and quality service that exceeds national standards.

When is the red flag warning for McDowell County?

NWS-GSP has issued a Red Flag Warning from 2 pm until 8 pm tonight along with a Freeze Warning tonight through 9 am. More » NWS-GSP has issued a Fire Weather Watch for wind and low humidity, throughout the afternoon and evening Wednesday.