Vance County EMS

09/01/2026

🚨 NOW HIRING — VANCE COUNTY EMS DIRECTOR 🚑

Vance County is currently seeking a dedicated and experienced professional to serve as the next Vance County EMS Director.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced EMS leader to help guide the future of emergency medical services in our community, lead a dedicated team of professionals, and continue building on the strong foundation of Vance County EMS.

This is the link for the opening :

You can now apply online by clicking on the job title you are interested in and clicking on the "Apply" link! After viewing the Job Description, click the 'Apply' tab. If this is the first time you are applying using our online job application, you will need to create an account and select a Usernam...

08/18/2026

Hands-Only CPR Training ❤️‍🩹

Vance County EMS was proud to spend time with the dedicated faculty of Vance County Schools teaching Hands-Only CPR!

Knowing how to recognize cardiac arrest and immediately begin chest compressions can make a lifesaving difference while waiting for emergency responders to arrive. Our goal is to equip our schools with the knowledge and confidence to act when every second counts.

A huge thank you to the faculty and staff of Vance County Schools for taking the time to learn this important skill and for their commitment to keeping our students and community safe!

Together, we can help save lives—one set of hands at a time. ❤️

08/09/2026

Our thoughts and prayers are with Nash County EMS, and the family of Dale Griffin. 🤍

06/01/2026

🚑👶 Advancing Care for Our Smallest Patients 👶🚑
Vance County Paramedics recently completed Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) training, further enhancing our ability to provide high-quality emergency care to newborns during critical situations.

This specialized training equips our paramedics with the knowledge and skills needed to assess, stabilize, and care for newborn patients when every second matters. Continuing education and professional development remain a top priority as we strive to provide the best possible care to the residents and visitors of Vance County.

We would like to extend a sincere thank you to the team from Duke Life Flight for taking the time to come and provide this outstanding training. Their expertise, dedication to education, and commitment to improving patient outcomes are greatly appreciated.

Partnerships like these help ensure that our providers are prepared to deliver exceptional care when our community needs it most.

05/30/2026

🚑 Celebrating 31 Years of Service – Congratulations on Your Retirement, Mike Grissom! 🚑

Today, we recognize and celebrate Mike Grissom as he retires after an incredible 31 years of dedicated service in EMS.

For more than three decades, Mike has answered the call whenever his community needed him. Through long shifts, challenging calls, and countless moments of compassion and care, he has made a lasting impact on the lives of patients, families, coworkers, and the community he served.

Grissoms commitment, professionalism, and willingness to help others have been an example to all who have had the privilege of working alongside him. His experience and leadership have helped shape generations of EMS providers, and his contributions will not be forgotten.

While we will certainly miss seeing Grissom in uniform, we are excited for him as he begins this well-earned new chapter of life.

Please join us in thanking Mike Grissom for 31 years of outstanding service and wishing him a happy, healthy, and fulfilling retirement.

Congratulations, Grissom, and thank you for your dedication to EMS and the community. Enjoy your retirement—you’ve earned it! 🚑👏🎉

05/26/2026

Vance County EMS and EM’s office personnel recently responded to Warren County to assist with specialized drone operations following an industrial explosion. Our team worked alongside multiple responding agencies to support situational awareness and ongoing operations.

05/26/2026

05/19/2026

We are proud to welcome Wesley Norwood as our Community Paramedic. Wesley brings dedication, compassion, and a strong commitment to serving our community both in and out of emergency situations. His experience, professionalism, and passion for patient care make him a valuable addition to our EMS family.

As a Community Paramedic, Wesley will play an important role in connecting patients with resources, improving healthcare access, and helping provide proactive care throughout our community. We are excited to see the positive impact he will make and look forward to the continued service he will provide to the citizens we proudly serve.

Please join us in congratulating and welcoming Wesley Norwood to this important role!

Welcome aboard, Wesley! 🚑

05/06/2026

A stronger future starts here. 🚑🚒
Proud to see the future home of the Vance County EMS & Fire Station taking shape — investing in faster response, safer communities, and the people who answer the call when it matters most.