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Celebrating 33 Years
Commitment....Compassion....Service
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EMS Station 3 Opening Soon
Progress continues to be made on EMS Station 3 located on NC 126 in the Nebo Community. Construction inside the facility is nearing completion with several exterior projects still needing completion. Over the July 4th weekend EMS Administration conducted a trial run of the operation with an EMS unit stationed in the Nebo Community. McDowell County Board of Commissioners approved funding to add additional personnel to adequately staff EMS Station 3 once the facility is open. EMS Director William Kehler states "we are very excited that the construction phase is nearing completion. Our agency looks forward to being able to reduce response times and care for patients faster. Once open an ambulance with 2 personnel will be assigned to EMS Station 3
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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 38 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.
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 33 years ago McDowell County EMS and its 38 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 responds out of two 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 currently being proposed for the eastern part of McDowell County. McDowell EMS operates 4 units staffed at the Paramedic level Mon-Friday 7:30am-9:00pm and 3 units staffed at the Paramedic level during other times. Within the system three quick response vehicles are operated by the Director, Operations Officer and shift supervisor. The McDowell County Rescue Squad serves as the backup provider for McDowell EMS.
McDowell County EMS
60 East Court Street
Marion, NC 28752
828.652.3982 (Business)
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July 19 EMS In-Service William Harold Smith Building MTCC 6:30pm
August 16 EMS In-Service William Harold Smith Building MTCC 6:30pm
September 20 EMS In-Service William Harold Smith Building MTCC 6:30pm
Website last updated 07/17/2010