Durham County Emergency Medical Services

02/25/2026

Today is Well Done Wednesday, where we spotlight exceptional work by our paramedics, AEMTs and EMTs. This week’s honorees are Paramedic Adam Crute and EMT Xochil Lopez, nominated by Division Chief Mark Oniffrey.

“Several weeks ago, this crew responded to an unknown problem to discover a patient exsanguinating from a laceration. Without the assistance of a first responder, and including time lost staging for PD, they skillfully provided hemorrhage control and initiated transport in less than 10 minutes on scene.

Immediately after clearing that call, they responded to assist the police department with a reported arm laceration. That call ended up as a patient suffering from gunshot wounds who was unresponsive and hypotensive. Again, they delivered rapid treatment and initiated transport in 6 minutes.”

02/24/2026

Are you looking for a fast-paced, challenging, and clinically excellent EMS agency to work for? Then Durham County Emergency Medical Services is the place for you!

We are looking for providers who will strive for excellence, provide the highest quality of care for the citizens of Durham County, and expect the same from their peers.

If you’re a credentialed EMT who is planning on upgrading your certification to AEMT or Paramedic this spring, we encourage you to apply under both your current certification level and your expected certification level in June.

Apply today at the links below:
Paramedic: https://bit.ly/Academy42MEDIC
AEMT: https://bit.ly/Academy42AEMT
EMT: https://bit.ly/Academy42EMT

02/23/2026

02/20/2026

Congratulations to District Chief Max Patterson on his graduation from the UNC Charlotte EMS Management Institute!

02/18/2026

Today is Well Done Wednesday, where we spotlight exceptional work by our paramedics, AEMTs and EMTs. This week’s honorees are Paramedic Drake Cogley and AEMT Matt Matunis, nominated by the daughter of one of their recent patients.

“I just want to commend them on how great they were with my mother,” the patient’s daughter wrote. “They listened and were so respectful and kind. They got her pain under control before they even tried to maneuver her. I am usually a mess when my disabled mother gets hurt, but watching them assess and help her made me feel at peace that she was in great hands.”

02/16/2026

Please join us in congratulating Paramedic Luke Dover for successfully completing the FTEP process. He is now cleared for independent practice within the Durham County EMS system.

We appreciate the hard work and dedication of our FTOs, shift leadership, education staff, and FTEP coordinator in preparing him for independent practice. Special thanks to Sgt. Tomkoski, Cpl. Crittenden, Cpl. Korm, and FTEP Coordinator Sara Houston for their contributions.

Congratulations, and we look forward to your continued growth and success in Durham County!

02/16/2026

Today is Save Sunday, where we recognize the medics, AEMTs and EMTs who were involved in cardiac arrests with sustained ROSC (return of spontaneous circulation) during the previous week. Great job everyone!

02/12/2026

An important message from the Department of Public Health.

02/12/2026

Applications are now open for Paramedic, AEMT and EMT positions with Durham County EMS.

With great pay and benefits, state of the art equipment and training, and innovative, leading-edge protocols, Durham County EMS is the place you want to be!

If you’re a credentialed EMT who is planning on upgrading your certification to AEMT or Paramedic this spring, we encourage you to apply under both your current certification level and your expected certification level in June.

Apply today at the links below:

Paramedic: https://bit.ly/Academy42MEDIC
AEMT: https://bit.ly/Academy42AEMT
EMT: https://bit.ly/Academy42EMT