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Mike Smith, Director
402 Stadium Drive
Durham, NC 27704
Phone: 919-560-8285
FAX: 919-560-8286
Hours: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
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ems@durhamcountync.gov
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    The mission of Durham County EMS is to enhance the health and welfare of the citizens of Durham County by providing a comprehensive, coordinated pre-hospital healthcare delivery system that is efficient, effective, and affordable. In emergency situations, this system should be able to deliver its product within 8 minutes or less. As a part of this mission, EMS is dedicated to provide a comprehensive public education and injury prevention program that will serve to educate the community in injury prevention, the proper use of the system, and to further enhance care and reduce system abuse.

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    Durham County EMS Turns 35 : During EMS week Durham County EMS celebrated 35 years of service to the citizens of Durham County. Durham Regional Emergency Department, Duke Emergency Department and Duke Lifeflight provided a cookout for the employees and their families. View Article 

    2010 Vic Pearson Award : <10px>Ben Applebome is awarded the 2010 Vic Pearson aword during EMS Week. View Article

    Director's Corner : This month, the EMS Director describes the early beginnings of Durham County EMS and how the new EMS Station 2 came to be.
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    Community Portal : The first section of the Community Portal offers important information on child safety seats.
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    EMS Code of Ethics : As with any medical profession EMS also has a professional Code of Ethics. The EMS Code of Ethics was established by Dr. Charles Gillespie in 1978. The National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians adopted the EMT Code of Ethics in 1978. - View Code of Ethics

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

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    Purchase Durham EMS products, including t-shirts, cups, and hats. All proceeds benefit the Vic Pearson Memorial Fund.

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