Durham County Emergency Medical Services

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

02/11/2026

Please join us in congratulating the following personnel for successfully completing the FTEP process:

EMT Chris Amaro (precepted by Cpl. Davis, Sgt. McBrayer and Cpl. Jones)
Paramedic Ray Carney (precepted by Sgt. Gezzar, Sgt. Grebe, and Sgt. Patterson)
Paramedic Krystel Holst-Arjona (precepted by Sgt. McBrayer, Sgt. Tomkoski, and Cpl. Korm)
Paramedic Drew Johnson (precepted by Sgt. O’Donnell, Sgt. Boothe, and Sgt. Tomkoski)

We would also like to congratulate EMT Evan Hahl for completing the Promotional Prep AEMT Process. He was precepted by Cpl. Korm.

EMT Amaro, Paramedic Carney, Paramedic Holst-Arjona and Paramedic Johnson are now cleared for independent practice within the Durham County EMS system. EMT Hahl is cleared pending the promotional process.

We appreciate the hard work and dedication of our FTOs, shift leadership, education staff, and FTEP coordinator in preparing them for independent practice.

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

02/11/2026

Today is Well Done Wednesday, where we spotlight exceptional work by our paramedics, AEMTs and EMTs. This week’s honorees are AEMT Kristina Jennette and EMT Courtney Lommatzsch.

Capt. Mike Hummel writes, “The patient was in the middle of moving residences and her belongings were disorganized. She was found in an uncomfortable situation. Courtney and Kristina compassionately were able to get her into a position of comfort, find the belongings that helped the patient with her comfort, and calmed her. When I arrived on scene, the patient was joyful and very appreciative to have Courtney and Kristina there with her.”

On a different call that same night, Courtney and Kristina went the extra mile to help a seriously ill patient with neurological impairment feel comfortable and receive appropriate treatment.

Kudos to this crew!

02/02/2026

Due to the continuing winter weather conditions affecting our area, all Durham County Government non-essential offices will remain closed on Monday, February 2.

This closure includes Durham County Library locations, Durham County Convenience Sites, and suspension of roadside recycling collection.

For details on how this impacts specific services, visit our 'Inclement Weather' page on our website: https://dconc.gov/Public-Information/Stay-Up-to-Date/Inclement-Weather.

02/01/2026

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!

01/31/2026

Weather Update:
All Durham County Library locations will close today at 12 noon (Jan 31). Stay safe!

Aviso por el clima:
Todas las bibliotecas del Condado de Durham cerrarán hoy a las 12 del mediodía (31 de enero). ¡Manténgase seguro!

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01/28/2026

Today is Well Done Wednesday, where we spotlight exceptional work by our paramedics, AEMTs and EMTs. This week’s honoree is EMT Lucy Harden.

A patient wrote in to commend EMT Harden, who responded to her on two different occasions, for her excellent patient care and attitude. She stated that EMT Harden was “super sweet” and helped keep her calm during her medical emergencies. Bravo, Lucy!

01/27/2026

Due to the potential for refreezing overnight and early tomorrow morning, Durham County Government will delay opening on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. All County offices will open at 10:30 a.m. and resume normal business operations at that time. This delayed opening schedule includes Durham County Library locations and Durham County Convenience Sites.

More details on how the delayed opening will affect County services here: https://dconc.gov/DurhamCo-News/County-Adjusts-Opening-Hours-Following-Winter-Storm.htm

01/27/2026

Due to the potential for hazardous travel conditions following winter weather in the area, Durham County Government will delay opening on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. All County offices will open at 12:30 p.m. and all non-essential operations will close by 6 p.m. This includes all Durham County Library locations; all locations will open at 12:30 p.m. today and close early at 6 p.m.

Delayed opening details here: https://dconc.gov/DurhamCo-News/County-Announces-Delayed-Opening-Following-Inclement-Weather-Conditions1.htm

01/26/2026

01/26/2026

UPDATE: Mass Emergency Shelter at Northern High School will no longer accept new people or pets after noon TODAY.

White Flag shelters remain open.

Contact Entry Point for further assistance: 984-287-8313