Rockingham County Emergency Services

09/08/2025

Are you ready in the event of an emergency? Are you sure?

September is National Emergency Preparedness Month and over the coming weeks will help make sure you are ready for any emergency to come your way. Being prepared starts with making sure you have an emergency supply kit ready in case you need to quickly leave or if the power goes out, everything is in one, easily accessible location.

For a full list of items you should have in your kit, you can visit:
▪ NC Emergency Management: https://www.readync.gov/plan-and-prepare/get-kit
▪ FEMA: https://www.ready.gov/kit

You'll never need it, until you do. Being prepared is key to ensuring you can calmly react to any emergency.

08/05/2025

Rockingham County Emergency Services has received a $25,000 grant from the Duke Energy Foundation to help enhance the County’s emergency preparedness and response capabilities.

The funding is part of Duke Energy’s Helping Emergency Response Organizations (HERO) grant program, which awarded $25,000 grants to 20 government agencies and nonprofit organizations across North Carolina.

How the funds will be used:
• The purchase of new gear bags for the Rockingham County Swift Water Rescue Team, which is certified for state deployment after local needs are met.
• Renovation of the Rockingham County Emergency Services Command Trailer, a vital asset used in various emergency situations, including severe weather events, law enforcement incidents, and missing persons searches.

This is the second grant that Rockingham County has received from the Duke Energy Foundation in recent years. A previous award of $50,000 was used to upgrade the County’s Emergency Operations Center, enhancing coordination during disaster response.

Duke Energy
Rockingham County Emergency Services

08/04/2025

🚑Do you know the signs of a stroke? Strokes impact millions of Americans each year, including patients and their families and someone in North Carolina every 20 minutes.

When someone is experiencing signs of a stroke, it is very important to call 911 right away, where telecommunicators will immediately dispatch EMS crews as they conduct a stroke assessment with the caller.

🏥Our telecommunicators and EMS personnel work diligently to ensure that we collect the necessary information to better assist you once crews arrive. They also closely collaborate with our hospitals to immediately transport you to CT as soon as possible, as timing is critical when identifying and treating a stroke.

Cone Health
UNC Health Rockingham

07/30/2025

07/30/2025

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Huntsville Fire Department after losing one of their own in a tragic vehicle accident this morning. 🙏🏻🚒

It’s with a heavy heart, that we inform you of the unexpected death of one of our fireman. He passed away this morning from injuries sustained in a wreck, we ask that you please keep this persons family and all of his fire family in your prayers during this very difficult time.

07/25/2025

Dangerous heat and humid conditions are making a comeback over the next week! Please stay safe if you plan to spend any amount of time outside, whether that be for recreation or work.

Heat-related illnesses such as heat exhaustion or heat stroke can set in much faster with these conditions.

⚠️ Know the Symptoms:
🥵 Heat Exhaustion:
▪️Heavy sweating
▪️Weakness or fatigue
▪️Dizziness or fainting
▪️Nausea or vomiting
▪️Cool, pale, clammy skin
▪️Headache

🔥 Heat Stroke (EMERGENCY):
▪️High body temp (103°F+)
▪️Hot, red, dry or damp skin
▪️Confusion
▪️Rapid pulse
▪️Loss of consciousness
▪️🚨 Call 911 immediately

☀️ Stay Heat Safe:
✅ Drink plenty of water
✅ Avoid strenuous activity during peak heat (10AM–4PM)
✅ Wear light, loose clothing
✅ Take breaks in the shade or A/C
✅ NEVER leave kids or pets in cars
✅ Check on elderly neighbors

Keep cool, Rockingham County! 💧☂️🌡️

07/23/2025

If you’re looking for a way to make a positive impact on your community, please consider signing up to become a volunteer firefighter. There’s so much more than just fighting fires, the experience and connections can be incredibly rewarding.

Please click the post below to learn how you can get involved. 🧯🔥

🚒Rockingham County Needs You...Your Community Needs You! 🚒

Ever thought about making a real difference? Become a Volunteer Firefighter and be the helping hand your neighbors can count on in their greatest time of need.

✅ Professional Training
✅ Lifesaving Skills
✅ Lifelong Friendships
✅ Community Pride
✅ Real Impact

Whether you're fighting fires, responding to emergencies, or lending support behind the scenes — there's a role for YOU. 💪🔥

Ready to step up? Visit: https://www.rockinghamcountync.gov/pview.aspx?id=21221 to learn what steps you need to take to join your local fire department.

07/03/2025

If you can and are eligible to donate, please sign up and help save a life in our community. The Rockingham County blood drive committee works hard to host these throughout the year and we are grateful for their efforts to help save lives in our community. Walk-ins are welcome or you can sign up here: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?order=DATE&range=10&zipSponsor=Rockingham%20County

🩸 Appointments are still available as Rockingham County Government hosts its 100th blood drive on Tuesday, July 9, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Rockingham County Governmental Center.

This milestone event celebrates over 30 years of saving lives through blood donation, starting with the County’s first drive in December 1993. Since then, nearly 5,000 units of blood have been collected, impacting almost 15,000 lives.

There are still plenty of appointment spots available, and the County encourages residents, employees, and community members to sign up and donate the gift of life. Lunch will be provided for all donors, and special giveaways will be available to mark this 100th blood drive.

Blood donations are urgently needed. Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood, and just one donation can save up to three lives. Participating in this historic drive is a simple yet powerful way to support those in need.

Those needing additional information or if you would like to schedule an appointment, please contact Cindy Herring at (336) 342-8374 or visit https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?order=DATE&range=10&zipSponsor=Rockingham%20County

Although appointments are encouraged, walk-ins are always welcome.

07/03/2025

Thank you Rodney for your 35 years of dedicated service to Rockingham County. Your leadership has helped to transform our Emergency Services to the outstanding program it is today. 🚑👏

06/29/2025

08/02/2024

Rockingham County EMS, IHC, and DSS are pumped to get the chance to present at the Social Services Institute! We’re diving into “Enhancing Community Needs Through Multi-Sectoral Integration,” showcasing how collaboration between EMS, social services, intergraded health care, and community partners can make a big impact.

We’re excited to connect, share our journey, and learn from incredible professionals dedicated to positive change. Let’s work together to create a healthier, stronger community! 🙌

03/20/2024

brand-new to the fleet.