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Mission: To provide aggressive, high-quality, innovative and cost-effective pre-hospital emergency medical care and transportation to Dare County citizens and visitors using human resources provided by skilled, motivated professionals supported by the resources and leadership of the Dare County Board of Commissioners. To be a leader in EMS and aero medical issues in the Region, the State, and the Nation. Dare County EMS operates Type III “Box” ambulances capable of transporting two patients and EMS crewmembers. Dare County also operates an EMS configured MMB BK117 helicopter, capable of transporting two patients and aircrew members. The staff of Dare County EMS are dedicated, professionals who function at three certification levels; Paramedic, EMT-Intermediate and EMT-Basic. Dare County benefits from an EMS system which provides Advanced Life Support (ALS) to every emergency call. All Dare County EMS staff hold certifications issued by the State of North Carolina. Paramedics must also maintain current certifications in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Basic Trauma Life Support (BTLS). All Dare County EMS staff must participate in an on-going continuing education program. Dare County EMS is activated by dialing 911. We encourage residents and visitors to utilize the system. If you have any doubt about whether EMS is needed, it is better to dial 911 and have us respond and assess the patient. We are happy to respond anytime of day or night. Your call is important to us and we are never too busy to respond to your need. Dare County EMS provides emergency response to 911 calls anywhere in the county. We also provide Critical Care transports from Outer Banks Hospital to other medical facilities whenever the need arises. Patients are transported by ambulance or the Dare MedFlight helicopter. EMS staff is stationed at eight facilities throughout the county. The general public is welcome to stop by any EMS station for a routine blood pressure check at no cost. The on-duty crew will be happy to check your blood pressure, unless they are out of the building responding to a call. However, if you are experiencing a medical emergency - Dial 911 instead of attempting to make the trip to an EMS station.
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Operation & Hours:
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Open All Year, Open 24 Hours A Day, 7 Days A Week, Business Office Hours
: (8:30am-5:00pm M-F, Headquarters in Kill Devil Hills)
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Payment Options & Additional Services:
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Local Checks Accepted, Out Of State Checks Accepted, Money Orders Accepted, Public Phone
(No)
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Considerations for the Handicapped:
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Handicapped Accessible Facility
(Yes)
, Handicap Accessible Restrooms
(Yes)
, Seeing Eye Dogs Allowed
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Restroom Facilities:
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No Public Facilities, Water Fountain
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Security & Safety:
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Police Patrol, Smoke Detection System
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About Our Website:
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Down-Loadable Forms, Employment Information, Email Address Available, Website With Information Only, Continuing Education Information, Continuing Education Information
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Ambulance & Emergency Medical Services Staff:
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Administrative Staff
(10 Or Less), Full Time Employees
(51-99), Volunteer Members
(21-30), No Union Affiliation, CPR Trained, EMT Trained, Paramedics
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Transport Services:
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To Nearest Appropriate Medical Facility, Ambulances:
(11)
, Helicopter, Additional Equipment:
(Quick Response Vehicle, Mass Casualty Incident Equipment)
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Services Provided:
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On Scene Care, Advanced Life Support, Basic Life Support, Patient Stabilization, Emergency Medications, Intravenous Fluids, Defibrillators, Portable Electro-Cardiac Monitors, Additional Equipment:
(External Pacemakers, 12-lead ECG)
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Insurance Accepted:
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Blue Cross Blue Shield Accepted, Most Major Insurance Accepted
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EMS Community Services:
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911 Emergency Services, Blood Pressure Screening, CPR Training, Patient Assistance, Site Tours Available, Safe Surrender Program, Special Events Standby Coverage
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