Onslow County Emergency Services

08/12/2026

Members of the Onslow County Swiftwater Rescue Team spent this past weekend completing a Swiftwater Rescue Technician Course in Weldon, NC, along the Roanoke River.

The course included classroom instruction and hands-on training in river hydrology, hazard identification, swiftwater swimming and self-rescue, throw ropes and rigging, and realistic rescue scenarios.

This training helps our team members develop the skills needed to safely operate in moving water and respond to flood emergencies here in Onslow County.

We are proud of their commitment to continued training and preparedness—and their dedication to being ready when our community needs them most!

Training today. Prepared to respond tomorrow.

08/06/2026

Onslow County Emergency Services is thrilled to announce the promotions of three outstanding employees to Lead Telecommunicator!

• Courtney McPherson - Lead Telecommunicator for A Shift.
• Stephanie Monore - Lead Telecommunicator for B Shift.
• Meagan Kirk - Lead Telecommunicator for C Shift.

Courtney, Stephanie, and Meagan have each demonstrated dedication, professionalism, leadership, and commitment to their teams and to the important work we do every day. We are confident they will bring their experience, positive attitudes, and strong work ethic into these new leadership roles and make an immediate impact. This is an exciting next chapter for each of them (and our center), and we could not be more proud to see them take this next step in their careers.

Please take a moment to congratulate Courtney, Stephanie, and Meagan on their well earned promotions and wish them continued success in their new roles!!

07/10/2026

Smoke Advisory for the Swansboro area:

💨🔥Smoke & Ash Advisory 💨🔥

Residents throughout the area may notice increased smoke and ash evening due to current and changing wind conditions. The smoke and ash are originating from a wildland fire incident on base and are being carried into surrounding communities.

There is no immediate threat to the public. However, citizens and drivers should use caution as conditions may vary in the Northeast Onslow Region.

Please keep our brothers and sisters working on the installation in your thoughts as they battle this fire under extreme heat conditions. These challenging conditions place significant demands on firefighters and support personnel working tirelessly to bring the incident under control.

One Team! One Fight!

07/08/2026

🌟 Congratulations, Chasity! 🌟
Onslow County Emergency Services is proud to congratulate Chasity on receiving the Sunshine Dispatcher Award from Gold Line Support.
The Sunshine Dispatcher Award recognizes 9-1-1 telecommunicators who bring compassion, professionalism, strength, and positivity to the emergency communications profession. This award honors those who make a meaningful difference for their callers, responders, coworkers, and community.
Chasity is a wonderful example of what this award represents. During her nearly three years with Onslow County Emergency Communications, she has proven herself to be a dependable team member, a calm and compassionate voice for the public, and a steady presence in the communications center. Her professionalism under pressure, dedication to service, and care for others reflect the very best of 9-1-1.

Chasity’s dedication, resilience, and positive attitude make a meaningful difference to our agency, our responders, and the citizens of Onslow County.

07/06/2026

07/02/2026

From our partners at the US National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC [7/2/26 2 PM]

Good afternoon ENC! With the much advertised heat wave at our doorstep, we have issued a Heat ADVISORY for much of the region Friday. In addition, an Extreme Heat WATCH is in effect for parts of the region Saturday. See the graphics attached for more information. Remember, heat index is the what the temperature "feels like" and takes humidity into account as well.

06/30/2026

In observance of the Fourth of July holiday, the Onslow County Emergency Services Administrative Offices will be closed on Friday, July 3 and Monday, July 6.

Please note that this closure applies only to our administrative offices. Emergency services will continue to operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and emergency response will not be affected.

We wish everyone a safe and enjoyable Independence Day. Please celebrate responsibly and help keep our community safe.

We will reopen at 8AM on Tuesday, July 7th.

**edited for correction to dates

06/29/2026

Join Onslow County EMS Mobile Integrated Health!

Our Mobile Integrated Health (MIH) team, formerly known as Community Paramedics are changing the way we care for our community, bringing healthcare beyond the ambulance and into the places people need it most.

Mobile Integrated Health providers connect patients with resources, provide follow-up care, help manage health needs, support vulnerable populations, and bridge gaps between emergency care and long-term wellness.

This is more than a job, it’s an opportunity to build relationships, make a lasting impact, and be part of the future of EMS.

Advanced Practice Paramedic and MIH EMTs
📍 Serve. Connect. Improve lives.
👉 Apply today and grow your career with Onslow County EMS!

Paramedics
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/onslowcountync/jobs/5325755/advanced-practice-paramedic-mih?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
EMT:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/onslowcountync/jobs/5325815/emt-mih?keywords=MIH%20EMT&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

06/25/2026

Gold Standard Care. Gold Standard Team. Onslow County EMS is proud to announce that we have received the American Heart Association Mission: Lifeline® Gold Achievement Award for our commitment to providing rapid, evidence-based care to patients experiencing life-threatening cardiac emergencies.

This national recognition reflects the dedication, clinical excellence, and teamwork demonstrated by our Paramedics, Advanced EMTs EMTs, Telecommunicators, and healthcare partners every day.

When someone experiences a heart attack, every minute matters. The Mission: Lifeline program recognizes EMS systems that consistently meet rigorous performance standards designed to improve outcomes for patients suffering from ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarctions (STEMI), one of the most severe forms of heart attack. By quickly identifying these patients, performing early 12-lead ECGs, notifying receiving hospitals, and expediting definitive treatment, our crews help reduce heart muscle damage and increase a patient's chance of survival and recovery.

This award is more than a recognition of performance metrics, it represents lives saved, families kept together, and the unwavering commitment of our personnel to delivering exceptional prehospital care throughout Onslow County.

We are honored to receive this distinction and remain committed to advancing clinical excellence and providing the highest level of care to the residents and visitors of Onslow County.

Congratulations to every member of Onslow County EMS for this outstanding achievement!