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Celebrating 34 Years
Commitment....Compassion....Service
"Leading The Way In Rural Pre-Hospital Care
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Register Now for ACLS-Experienced Provider Class
March 16-18th
McDowell Fire / Rescue College
ACLS-EP meets all requirements for ACLS recert. This class takes an in-depth look at conditions that often cause ACLS emergencies. Conditions such as electrolyte emergencies, hypothermia, OB complications, STEMI, toxidromes, CVA, allergic reaction, and others. Lectures on therapeutic hypothermia, and End Tidal CO2 detection are also presented. Click link below for more information.
McDowell Fire / Rescue College
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New to Fire / Rescue College this Year
Incident Rehab Class
Covers NFPA Standards and EMS Best Practices @ Rehab Scene
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McDowell County Emergency Agencies Conduct Emergency Drill
*Training Pictures Only*
McDowell EMS along with Hankins FD, Marion FD, Nebo FD, Station 97 Rescue, McDowell EM, NCSHP, 911 Communications, McDowell Hospital and MAMA conducted an emergency drill in the Hankins Community on November 18th. The multi incident drill tested each agency's ability to respond to a MCI with limited personnel. A total of 4 incidents evolved over the 2 hour drill including an MVC with multiple PI, a campfire explosion on the Catawba River, and a deer hunting accident near Chigger Ridge Access Area on Lake James Rd. The drill was coordinated by Major Edwards of EMS and Randy Freeman from St 97. The two leaders worked for months to simulate the MCI which was filmed by MHS students in hopes of producing a public education DVD on the dangers of drinking and driving. The MVC was centered around a teen couple on their way to the prom when tragedy strikes. MCDEMS continues to push forward with public education and injury prevention. More info will be made available on this website once the DVD is complete. Many thanks to all the partners who made the drill a success.
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A Message From the Director of EMS
I would like to personally thank you for taking the time to visit our website. McDowell County EMS has a long tradition of being known as one of the premier EMS agencies in North Carolina. Our agency is staffed by 52 medical professionals who constantly strive to provide quality and professional medical care to all of our patients. Standards in emergency medicine are constantly changing. Our staff is dedicated to remaining on the cutting edge of emergency medicine through research of equipment, medical procedures, and working with our Medical Director Dr. Edward St. Bernard to implement new standards within our system. Please take time to look over our website in which you will find information on our entire operation as well as medical / disaster information that will help you in times of emergencies. On behalf of the staff of McDowell County EMS, I welcome you to the site.
William J. Kehler IV
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HISTORY
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 County Administration Building. In 1978 EMS moved into a new station located on South Garden Street which still serves as the main station for EMS. In 1989 a second station was added in the Old Fort community. This station was located within the Rocket Building at Old Fort. In 2002 McDowell County Board of Commissioners approved the construction of a new Old Fort EMS Station on US 70 West in Old Fort. In October of 2010 EMS Station 3 located in the Nebo community was built through a joint project with the Nebo Volunteer Fire Department.
Today McDowell County EMS paramedics remain on the cutting edge of Emergency Medicine with access to state of the art medical equipment, medical protocols that meet national standards in emergency medicine, and training programs that provide excellent opportunities for professional development. McDowell EMS is committed to being an active player within the community promoting injury prevention programs and public awareness on a variety of health related topics.
Today… just as it did 34 years ago McDowell County EMS and its 52 professional employees take great pride in providing Emergency Medical Care to the citizens of McDowell County. We look forward to continue serving the citizens of this county and improving the level of service we provide.
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AGENCY STRUCTURE
McDowell County Emergency Medical Services is responsible for providing emergency medical care to all citizens and visitors of McDowell County. McDowell County EMS covers 437 square miles with elevation ranges from 900ft to 4700 ft. Over 68,000 acres of land within McDowell County is National Forest. Currently our agency operates out of three stations. Our main station is located at 41 South Garden Street in Marion. Station 2 is located on US 70 West in Old Fort. Station 3 is located at 199 NC 126 in the Nebo community. McDowell EMS operates three ambulances and one quick response vehicle 24 hours a day. During prime time hours 4 ambulances and 1 QRV are in operation. Within the system three quick response vehicles are operated by the Director, Operations Officer and EMS Captain. The McDowell County Rescue Squad serves as the backup provider for McDowell County EMS.
McDowell County EMS
60 East Court Street
Marion, NC 28752
828-652-3241 (Business)
828-652-0100 (Fax)
EMS Billing Questions
828-652-7121
Please note that the EMS Billing Office is located
on the first floor of the McDowell County Administration
Building. Address: 60 East Court Street, Marion
Public Announcements
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Upcoming Events
Jan 23- Staff Meeting
Jan 26- ACLS- MTCC
Feb 20- EMS In-Service
March- 16-18 ACLS-EP
March- 19 In-Service
Website last updated 1/6/2012