Duplin County Public Safety

Duplin County Public Safety This is an official government site of Duplin County Public Safety. It is NOT monitored 24/7/365 and should not be used for emergency or distress messages.

Please call 911 for emergencies. Providing the citizens and visitors of Duplin County with Fire and Emergency Management services. Duplin County Shelter Sites
Wallace-Rose Hill High School (602 High School Rd, Teachey, NC 28464)
Beulaville Elementary School (138 Lyman Rd, Beulaville, NC 28518)
North Duplin Elementary School (157 N Duplin School Rd, Mt Olive, NC 28365)
James Kenan High School (Pet-friendly location. 1241 NC 24 and 50 Hwy, Warsaw, NC 28398)

🔥 Wheat Field Fires & Agricultural Burns – What to Know 🌾Over the coming weeks, you may notice large columns of smoke ri...
06/01/2026

🔥 Wheat Field Fires & Agricultural Burns – What to Know 🌾

Over the coming weeks, you may notice large columns of smoke rising across Duplin County. Don't be alarmed — this is a common sight during this time of year as farmers begin controlled burns in harvested wheat fields. These agricultural burns help remove leftover crop residue, manage pests, and prepare the land for the next planting season.

These fires are intentionally set and carefully managed to reduce wildfire risk and support local agriculture. However, they can produce a lot of visible smoke — sometimes enough to cause concern.

📞 If you ever believe a fire appears to be out of control or spreading beyond its intended area, don’t hesitate — call 911 immediately. It’s always better to be safe than sorry.

We appreciate your awareness and support of our agricultural community!

🚑 Congratulations, Paramedic Nathan Register! 🚑Duplin County Public Safety is proud to recognize Nathan Register on earn...
05/31/2026

🚑 Congratulations, Paramedic Nathan Register! 🚑

Duplin County Public Safety is proud to recognize Nathan Register on earning his Paramedic credential!

Nathan has been a valued member of Duplin County EMS since 2022 and currently serves on A-Shift. He is a graduate of the James Sprunt Community College Paramedic Program, and we are incredibly proud of the hard work, dedication, and commitment he has shown throughout this accomplishment.

Nathan, congratulations on this well-earned achievement! We are excited to see all that you will do throughout your Paramedic career and the many lives that will be impacted through your service.

Please join us in congratulating Paramedic Nathan Register!

Proud to Serve. 🚑💙

Duplin County EMS proudly concluded EMS Week 2026 on Friday, May 22nd, with our annual EMS Banquet. This year’s EMS Week...
05/29/2026

Duplin County EMS proudly concluded EMS Week 2026 on Friday, May 22nd, with our annual EMS Banquet. This year’s EMS Week theme, “Improving Outcomes, Together,” served as a powerful reminder that the work of EMS is built through teamwork, dedication, leadership, mentorship, and service across many years.

This year, we were especially honored to welcome several retired members of our Duplin County EMS family. These individuals helped improve outcomes throughout their careers and helped shape the EMS system we are proud to continue today. We extend our sincere gratitude to Paramedic Eris Jones, Paramedic Glenn Dail, Paramedic Julie Holliday, Advanced EMT Mike Lewis, EMT Pat Rouse, and Retired EM/Safety Coordinator/EMS Director Dorothy Cavenaugh for joining us and sharing reflections from their careers.

Attendees enjoyed a meal, fellowship, and a night of celebration as we recognized many team members for their hard work, continued dedication, and outstanding service to Duplin County EMS and the citizens and visitors we are privileged to serve.

🏆 Years of Service Awards

🎖️ 15 Years of Service
Captain Abby Cannon
Paramedic Serena Parsons
EMT James Grady
EMT David Tollefson

🎖️ 10 Years of Service
Captain Brian Whitfield
EMT Nicholas Herrmann

🎖️ 5 Years of Service
Lieutenant Dylan Sholar
Paramedic Bailey Pifer
Advanced EMT Paul Chestnutt

🎖️ 3 Years of Service
Paramedic Makayla Lane
Paramedic Caroline Norris
Advanced EMT Christian Smoke
Advanced EMT Morgan Brock
Advanced EMT Guy Vaughn
EMT Kellen Griffin

🚑 Most Patient Care Encounters
ALS: Paramedic Dan Tingen
BLS: EMT Wyatt Groover

🏆 Rookie of the Year
EMT Wyatt Groover

🏆 Shift MVP Awards
A-Shift MVP: EMT Jacob Gannon
B-Shift MVP: Lieutenant Dylan Sholar
C-Shift MVP: Paramedic Dan Tingen
D-Shift MVP: Advanced EMT Nicholas Bryant

We were also honored to dedicate a retirement plaque to Paramedic Bobbie Jo Ferrell, recognizing nearly two decades of dedicated service to the citizens and visitors of Duplin County.

🚑 Life-Saving Award 🏆
Recognizing cardiac arrest resuscitation with subsequent hospital discharge:
EMT Brelee Blizzard
EMT Wyatt Groover
EMT Matthew Armour
EMT Ronald Flinn
Advanced EMT David Sweeney
Advanced EMT Morgan Brock
Paramedic Samantha Stalnaker
Paramedic Justin Chapman
Captain Luis Arellano

🏆 Special Leadership Recognition
Captain Luis Arellano
Lieutenant Bryan Warren

🏆 Doctor Hervy Kornegay Sr. Award for Excellence in EMS
Paramedic Rodney Dorn

We would also like to extend a special thank you to Paramedics Caroline Norris and Makayla Lane for designing a commemorative EMS Week themed T-shirt for our team, and to Paramedic Susan Johnson for capturing these memories through photography.

To every member of Duplin County EMS, past and present: thank you for your service, sacrifice, and commitment to improving outcomes together.

🚑 Proud To Serve. 🏆

05/24/2026

🚑 EMS Week Spotlight: Justin Chapman
Serving His Community with Dedication, Leadership, and Heart

After proudly serving in the United States Marine Corps, Justin Chapman brought the same discipline, commitment, and servant leadership to a career in Emergency Medical Services. A 2024 graduate of the James Sprunt Community College Paramedic program, Justin now serves full-time with Duplin County EMS while also helping shape future first responders as an EMS instructor at James Sprunt.

Justin is known for always stepping up where he is needed most. Whether taking on new projects, supporting his team, or going the extra mile for the community, his dedication never goes unnoticed. Most recently, he taught a CPR class for a local business’s night shift at 3 a.m., a powerful example of his commitment to making lifesaving education accessible to everyone, no matter the hour.

Thank you, Justin, for your service, leadership, and unwavering commitment to caring for others. 💙🚑

05/23/2026

🚑 EMS WEEK SPOTLIGHT 🚑
Moose is a seasoned Paramedic and respected veteran in both EMS and Fire Services. Over the course of more than 30 years, he has served in numerous roles, including dispatcher, Fire Chief, EMT, Advanced EMT, and Paramedic, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to protecting and serving his community. 👏
Today, we proudly recognize Moose Whitfield for his decades of leadership, service, and lasting impact on EMS and Fire Services across Eastern North Carolina! 💙

Moose is a seasoned Paramedic and respected veteran in both EMS and Fire Services. Over the course of more than 30 years, he has served in numerous roles, including dispatcher, Fire Chief, EMT, Advanced EMT, and Paramedic, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to protecting and serving his community. 👏

Today, Moose continues that legacy as a Shift Supervisor with Duplin County EMS and as an EMS Instructor at James Sprunt Community College, where he leads all cardiology instruction for Paramedic cohorts. 🚑

Throughout his career, Moose has trained and mentored many of the EMTs and Paramedics he now works beside. His deep knowledge, calm leadership, and exceptional communication skills have helped shape the next generation of EMS providers across Eastern North Carolina.

Moose’s influence on emergency medical services is both profound and enduring, and his dedication to education and patient care continues to leave a lasting impact on the profession. We are honored to celebrate him during EMS Week! 🚨

As EMS Week 2026 comes to a close, we want to take a moment to reflect on an incredible week of fellowship, appreciation...
05/22/2026

As EMS Week 2026 comes to a close, we want to take a moment to reflect on an incredible week of fellowship, appreciation, wellness, and recognition throughout Duplin County EMS.

We proudly kicked off the week with our “Health, Wellness, and Resilience Day” walk — bringing our team together to focus on the importance of physical and mental wellness while strengthening the bonds that make our organization so special.

Throughout the week, our crews enjoyed daily meals and an ice cream social hosted at our main station in Kenansville, providing an opportunity for fellowship and appreciation among the dedicated men and women who serve our communities each day.

We were also honored to welcome Thin Line Responder Wellness, who shared valuable resources and support focused on responder mental health and peer support. Additionally, Brad Lawson and Maverick, therapy dog with The Pierce Foundation, spent time with our team reminding us all of the importance of resilience, compassion, and caring for one another.

A very special thank you goes out to our ECU Health Duplin family, who truly spoiled our team throughout EMS Week with themed gifts, meals, treats, and overwhelming support each day. Your kindness and appreciation mean more than words can express, and we are incredibly thankful for the partnership we share in serving our community together.

Tonight, we conclude EMS Week with our annual EMS Banquet, where we will recognize the hard work, dedication, and commitment demonstrated daily by the members of Duplin County EMS.

To every Paramedic, EMT, Telecommunicator, Supervisor, Support Staff member, and community partner — thank you for your dedication to improving outcomes, together.

We are proud to serve the citizens and visitors of Duplin County each and every day.

05/20/2026

🚑 EMS WEEK SPOTLIGHT 🚑

Today, we are proud to recognize Caroline Norris for her dedication, service, and commitment to caring for our community! 💙

A proud Duplin County native, Caroline graduated from North Duplin High School before serving in the United States Navy. 🇺🇸 After her military service, she pursued EMT training at James Sprunt Community College in 2022 and joined Duplin County EMS full-time in 2023.

Determined to continue growing in the EMS profession, Caroline completed the Paramedic program at James Sprunt Community College in 2024. She now serves the community as a full-time paramedic with Duplin County EMS while also giving back as a part-time instructor at the College. 👏

Caroline’s passion for helping others and dedication to lifelong learning make her an exceptional leader in emergency medical services. We are thankful for her service and proud to celebrate her during EMS Week! 🚑

05/18/2026

🚑 EMS WEEK SPOTLIGHT 🚑

Today, we are proud to recognize Dustin Swinson for his years of dedication, leadership, and service to emergency medical care in Duplin County! 💙

Dustin has been involved in emergency services in Duplin County since he was a teenager. Swinson discovered his passion for EMS while still in high school. His drive and determination led him to earn his EMT certification and become a Paramedic at just 20 years old. 👏

Over the past 18 years, Dustin has served Duplin County EMS in many impactful roles, including EMT, Paramedic, Field Training Officer, Assistant Supervisor, Supervisor, and, most recently, Training Officer. His experience, leadership, and commitment to excellence have made him an essential part of the department. 🚑

Since 2013, Dustin has also shared his knowledge with students at James Sprunt Community College, where he is proudly known as the “night shifter” for leading many of the evening EMS courses. His passion for teaching and mentoring future EMS professionals continues to leave a lasting impact on countless students.

Dustin exemplifies what it means to be a Paramedic, punctual, professional, inquisitive, and always striving to improve. We are grateful for his service, leadership, and dedication to training the next generation of EMS providers! 🚨

This week, we are proud to celebrate EMS Week 2026 — May 17–23 with this year’s national theme: “Improving Outcomes, Tog...
05/18/2026

This week, we are proud to celebrate EMS Week 2026 — May 17–23 with this year’s national theme: “Improving Outcomes, Together.”

EMS Week is a time to recognize the dedication, professionalism, and life-saving work of Emergency Medical Services professionals across the country. First authorized in 1974, EMS Week brings communities and medical personnel together to honor those who provide day-to-day lifesaving care on medicine’s front line.

For Duplin County EMS, “Improving Outcomes, Together” reflects the work our team does every day, not only by responding to emergencies, but by working alongside 911 telecommunicators, fire departments, law enforcement, healthcare partners, public health, and community members to provide the best possible care for the people we serve. The national EMS Week message highlights that collaboration, communication, provider wellness, innovation, and strong community partnerships are all essential to improving patient outcomes.

Our EMTs, Advanced EMTs, Paramedics, Division Officers, and support personnel continue to make a difference through rapid response, clinical excellence, compassion, training, prevention, and teamwork. Whether caring for a critically ill patient, recognizing a stroke, managing a traumatic injury, supporting one another after difficult calls, or preparing for the next emergency, the mission remains the same: serving our community with pride and purpose.

During EMS Week and every week, we thank the members of Duplin County EMS for their commitment to protecting the health and safety of Duplin County.

To our EMS Team: thank you for the work you do, the sacrifices you make, and the outcomes you help improve, together.

🚑 Happy EMS Week 2026!
💙 Improving Outcomes, Together
Duplin County EMS — Proud to Serve

🌪️ Hurricane Preparedness Week: Take Action TodayHurricane season begins June 1st. The best time to prepare is now, befo...
05/16/2026

🌪️ Hurricane Preparedness Week: Take Action Today
Hurricane season begins June 1st. The best time to prepare is now, before a storm is approaching and supplies become limited.

Take action today by:
✔️ Completing your family emergency plan
✔️ Building or restocking your disaster supply kit
✔️ Reviewing insurance coverage and important documents
✔️ Planning for pets and medical needs
✔️ Knowing where you will go if evacuations become necessary

📸 Document your valuables and store important records somewhere safe and easy to access.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Make preparedness a family effort so everyone understands what to do before, during, and after a storm.

Preparedness today can make all the difference tomorrow. Don’t wait until a warning is issued to start getting ready.

Stay informed. Stay prepared. Stay safe.

Address

209 Seminary Street
Kenansville, NC
28349

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+19102962160

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Duplin County Public Safety posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share

Category