Onslow County Emergency Services

06/03/2026

Hwy 17 from Onslow Drive to Gumbranch Rd remains closed due.

05/30/2026

Come check out the Emergency Services Booth down at the Jacksonville Jamboree located at Jacksonville Commons! We'd love the opportunity to talk to you about what we do and share some emergency preparedness tips!

05/26/2026

This is how Onslow Works 🚑 A long-time Onslow County employee, Billy Po***ck has been a paramedic with Onslow County Emergency Services for over 30 years. He says the best part of his job is the opportunity to make a difference and provide emergency care to those in need. Onslow County Emergency Services responds to emergencies in all areas of the county and in all municipalities to provide life-saving medical care. April is and we are featuring the essential county services provided to our residents year-round. 🔗Learn more about National County Government Month at the link in the comments.

05/26/2026

It’s National EMS Week! Did you know Onslow County Emergency Services has a EMS Cadet Program? Here is a video of this year’s cadets conducting a mass casualty exercise with NC DEQ. The Cadet Program invites high school age youth interested in the paramedic field to train with Onslow County EMTs and complete community service hours. If you are interested, email the program lead at [email protected]

05/26/2026

Anytime you call 911 in Onslow County, a real person answers the call and dispatches law enforcement, EMS, fire and other first responders to the scene. The voice behind 911 is telecommunicators like Kaitlin Hovey. Kaitlin says she enjoys being the light on people’s worst days – and helping folks in emergency situations. Learn more about our E-911 center and what kinds of questions 911 asks on our website at https://www.onslowcountync.gov/550/E-911

05/26/2026

The week of May 17 is National EMS week.
We appreciate and recognize the hard work of our emergency medical services staff who train to save lives and respond to emergencies, often encountering citizens on their worst days. Thank you for all you do!
Pictured here are some of our EMS staff with Commissioner Robin Knapp as he presented the proclamation declaring May 17 EMS Week in Onslow County.

05/26/2026

🚑 JOIN THE ONSLOW COUNTY EMS TEAM 🚑

Onslow County EMS is now hiring dedicated and motivated professionals to serve our community as EMTs, AEMTs, and Paramedics. Whether you are beginning your career in EMS or looking for your next opportunity to grow, we want to hear from you!

✅ Competitive Pay & Benefits
✅ Opportunities for Career Growth
✅ Serve a Team That Makes a Difference Every Day

Apply today:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/onslowcountync

Have questions about available opportunities, requirements, or the hiring process? Contact us — we would be happy to talk with you about joining the Onslow County EMS family.

05/22/2026

In observance of Memorial Day, our administrative offices will be closed on Monday May 25th, 2026. We will resume regular office hours on Tuesday at 8AM. Stay safe, and have a great weekend.

05/19/2026

05/18/2026

Last week, a group of Onslow County EMS Cadets graduated their program. In this video, you will see them participating in a recent training exercise that tested their skills in responding to individuals who were suffering from various forms of heat illness. Their ability to assess and appropriately respond to in the scenario impressed members of local and state government. We at Onslow County Emergency Services are proud of the efforts that they have made to prepare themselves for a career in emergency medicine, and improve the resiliency of Onslow County in times of crisis.
If you or someone that you know is interested in participating in this program, please send an email to [email protected].
You must be 16 years of age or older to apply.