Durham County Emergency Medical Services

04/20/2026

04/17/2026

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If you do not have a car seat or booster seat for your child, but are in need of one, please call to determine eligibility. We will have a limited number of seats at the event available for those who qualify.

04/15/2026

Today is Well Done Wednesday, where we spotlight exceptional work by our paramedics, AEMTs and EMTs. This week’s honorees are Paramedic PJ Grouss, AEMT Bryan Gibbons, and EMT Janet Miguel, nominated by both Allison Casey of the HEART team and District Chief Brandon Pittman.

This crew was recently dispatched to a homeless patient. The patient did not have a medical complaint, but he was in distress because someone stole his crutches and he was not able to get around without them. The EMS crew and the HEART team attempted calling local resources, but no one was able to assist with the problem, as it was a holiday.

PJ Grouss walked to a pharmacy nearby and purchased crutches with his own money while Bryan Gibbons and Janet Miguel waited with the patient. The crew helped the patient adjust the crutches to his height and were able to help him on his way. Kudos to everyone on this call!

04/08/2026

Today is Well Done Wednesday, where we spotlight exceptional work by our paramedics, AEMTs and EMTs. This week’s honorees are Paramedic Sarah Waycaster, EMT Alex Nangle, Paramedic Adam Regoni and EMT Preston Antrilli, nominated by District Chief Max Patterson.

These crews were dispatched to a cardiac arrest on a local lake. The patient was in a very remote area, and the personnel had to hike over a mile to access the scene. Once they began resuscitation, they discovered that there was no safe way to get the patient off the scene and to the ambulance. Durham County EMS, Durham Fire Department, Redwood Volunteer Fire Department and the Durham County Sheriff’s Office all worked together to coordinate an evacuation via boat.

Paramedic Waycaster, EMT Nangle, Paramedic Regoni, and 3 DFD members continued to resuscitate the patient through the boat journey, while EMT Antrilli worked with other DFD personnel to bring the ambulance to the collection point.

District Chief Patterson writes, “While the resuscitation was unfortunately not successful, the efforts and dedication of the treatment team were excellent.”

04/05/2026

DCEMS was proud to participate in last week’s airport emergency drill!

03/30/2026

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!

03/27/2026

03/25/2026

Today is Well Done Wednesday, where we spotlight exceptional work by our paramedics, AEMTs and EMTs. This week’s honorees are Paramedic Derrick Oglesby, Paramedic Olivia Korm and District Chief Michael Kiehart.

This crew recently responded to a critically ill unconscious patient that required extensive treatment and careful extrication. They were able to stabilize and remove the patient from the home despite difficult conditions. Bravo!