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McDowell County EMS Agency Director: William Kehler
Deputy Director: Adrienne Rivera Jones

McDowell County Emergency Medical Service began its operation on July 1, 1977.

EMS began its operation with a total of 16 employees with 5 employees working each shift. In the early days of the organization the crew quarters were located in County Administration Building. In 1978 EMS moved into a new station located on South Garden Street where it served as the main station until June 2, 2022. In 1989 a second station was added in the Old Fort community. This station was loc

ated within the Rocket Building at Old Fort. In 2002 McDowell County Board of Commissioners approved the construction of a new Old Fort EMS Station on US 70 West in Old Fort. In October of 2010, EMS Station 3 located in the Nebo community was built through a joint project with the Nebo Volunteer Fire Department. EMS Station 4 located on US 221 North in Marion opened on March 16th. Emergency Services Headquarters, located at 129 Barnes Rd. in Marion was opened on June 2, 2022. Today McDowell County EMS paramedics remain on the cutting edge of Emergency Medicine with access to state of the art medical equipment, medical protocols that meet national standards in emergency medicine, and training programs that provide excellent opportunities for professional development. McDowell EMS is committed to being an active player within the community promoting injury prevention programs and public awareness on a variety of health related topics. In July of 2013 McDowell EMS implemented the first Community Care Paramedic Program in Western North Carolina. Today… just as it did 45 years ago, McDowell County EMS and its 63 professional employees take great pride in providing Emergency Medical Care to the citizens of McDowell County. We look forward to continue serving the citizens of this county and improving the level of service we provide.

We will never forget Corey S. Pittman. His legacy continues to impact patients and providers on a daily basis. 🇺🇸
30/05/2026

We will never forget Corey S. Pittman. His legacy continues to impact patients and providers on a daily basis. 🇺🇸

His legacy is present in so much of what we do and so much of who are. Thanks CSP.

Thank you McDowell County Sheriff's Office, North Carolina for stopping by and delivering cool treats to our EMS staff d...
27/05/2026

Thank you McDowell County Sheriff's Office, North Carolina for stopping by and delivering cool treats to our EMS staff during EMS Week. We are grateful for our partnership.

ICE CREAM DELIVERY - A "SWEET WAY" TO SHOW APPRECIATION

As a “sweet way” to say thank you during Emergency Services Appreciation Week, Sheriff Ricky T. Buchanan, Captain Paul Alkire, and Detective Chris Marsh stopped by the EOC this week to deliver a small thank-you gift to EMS personnel.

We are incredibly grateful for our first responders in McDowell County and want to again say thank you for all you do!

Today, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. ...
25/05/2026

Today, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. Their courage and selfless commitment to protecting our freedoms will never be forgotten. We are forever grateful for their sacrifice and the families who carry their legacy. May we never forget that freedom is never free. 🇺🇸

Yesterday, our staff and their families gathered at EMS Headquarters for an afternoon full of good food, games, music, l...
22/05/2026

Yesterday, our staff and their families gathered at EMS Headquarters for an afternoon full of good food, games, music, laughter, and time together — and we are incredibly grateful for the support shown by our community and partners.

A huge thank you to Countryside BBQ for sponsoring today’s cookout and providing an amazing meal for our crews and families. We also want to thank the McDowell County Commissioners for stopping by to support our team today — and even jumping in to help prepare and serve food!

Thank you to Mission Hospital McDowell for delivering care packages full of snacks and drinks to all of our stations this week. Your continued partnership and support mean so much to our crews.

We also want to thank Foothills Insurance for providing free coffee all week for our EMS providers at Ingenious Coffee and for sponsoring The Watering Hole soda truck during today’s cookout.

We are thankful for the overwhelming support shown to our EMS professionals this week. This team works incredibly hard for the people of McDowell County every single day, and it means so much to see our community come together to support them. 🚑

A big thank you to Mission Hospital McDowell for hosting our team for an EMS Week appreciation cookout! We look forward ...
21/05/2026

A big thank you to Mission Hospital McDowell for hosting our team for an EMS Week appreciation cookout! We look forward to this every year and truly appreciate the continued support, partnership, and kindness shown to our crews. We are grateful to work alongside such a supportive healthcare team in serving the people of McDowell County.

A huge thanks to UNC Morganton for sending lunch to our on duty EMS Staff today. We appreciate your partnership.
20/05/2026

A huge thanks to UNC Morganton for sending lunch to our on duty EMS Staff today. We appreciate your partnership.

Behind every call is a human being serving this community with compassion, resilience, and heart.This EMS Week, we want ...
20/05/2026

Behind every call is a human being serving this community with compassion, resilience, and heart.

This EMS Week, we want to recognize the incredible EMS professionals who serve McDowell County every single day.

Busy day for C Shift.Today, Medic 6 worked alongside our partners at Woodlawn Fire Department, North Cove Fire Departmen...
19/05/2026

Busy day for C Shift.

Today, Medic 6 worked alongside our partners at Woodlawn Fire Department, North Cove Fire Department, McDowell County Rescue Squad, and MAMA during an emergency response in our community.

We are incredibly grateful for the teamwork, professionalism, and strong partnerships that exist between our emergency services agencies. Thank you to all crews involved for continuing to serve McDowell County with dedication and compassion every single day. 🚑🚁

This EMS Week, we recognize the dedication, resilience, compassion, and heart of the McDowell EMS team. Thank you for co...
18/05/2026

This EMS Week, we recognize the dedication, resilience, compassion, and heart of the McDowell EMS team. Thank you for continuing to show up for this community on its hardest days and for the countless quiet moments of care that happen behind the scenes every single day. McDowell County is better because of you. 🚑❤️

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