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New Castle County Emergency Medical Services Social Media Terms

The New Castle County Emergency Medical Services Division maintains this page for purposes of: engaging and interacting with our community; promoting the division’s activities, events and programs; providing relevant and timely community news, information and events; distribution of health and public safety tips; urgent notification

of critical incidents which may affect county residents, business owners and visitors; and interacting with those people having an interest in the New Castle County Emergency Medical Services Division. If you are looking for the official source of information from the New Castle County Emergency Medical Services Division, please visit our website at www.nccde.org/ems

We value the opportunity for dialogue that social media provides and while this is an open forum, it is also a family friendly one and we ask that you follow our posting guidelines. New Castle County EMS requires that all posts to this page adhere to established community standards which can be located here https://www.facebook.com/communitystandards/ We reserve the right to report any standards violations to the appropriate media outlet with the intent of that outlet taking appropriate and reasonable responsive action. We use platform-provided content moderation/filtering options to limit foul or obscene content. When possible, agency social media sites will utilize profanity filters so that no comment from the public containing profanity will pass through the spam filter and be posted without prior notice, and as soon as possible. We do not discriminate against any views but will remove any posts of inappropriate material as determined by us in our sole and complete discretion. This material may include, but is not limited to a post that:

• Is slanderous or defamatory
• Contains obscene language or sexual content
• Promotes, fosters, or perpetuates discrimination based on race, creed, color, age, religion, gender, marital status, status regarding public assistance, national origin, physical or mental disability or sexual orientation
• Promotes commercial services or products other than significant sponsors, affiliations, or business partnerships
• Promotes a political candidate
• Promotes illegal activity
• Provides information that may compromise the safety or security of the public or public systems
• Contains personal content that does not have the consent of the third party
• Contains content that violates a legal interest of another party

We do not allow posts that are solicitations or advertisements for commercial entities, political organizations, or candidates. We reserve the right to delete comments that are spam or include links to other sites. This policy is in addition to and complements all existing or future policies regarding the use of social media and the interest of the New Castle County Emergency Medical Services. The current approved social media sites for New Castle County EMS are:
• Facebook
• Instagram

You agree to participate at your own risk, taking personal responsibility for your own comments, your username and any information provided. Our media relations team monitors our social media profile and pages but is not responsible for content generated by users. Most comments are accepted, but we are not obligated to respond to comments. Repeated violations of our comment policy may cause the author to be blocked from the New Castle County EMS social media accounts at any time and without prior notice. If you wish to contest the removal or hiding of your content, or your denial of access t our social media accounts, you may do so by contacting our Public Information Officer. By “LIKING” and/or “INTERACTING” with our page, you agree to the above terms. Please contact our media relations team at [email protected] with any questions.

02/25/2021

As summer begins, we congratulate all the students throughout New Castle County who have graduated or are moving up to t...
06/23/2026

As summer begins, we congratulate all the students throughout New Castle County who have graduated or are moving up to the next grade. Have a safe and enjoyable summer!

We would also like to give a special shout-out to the students who are already thinking about careers in public service. Maribel (a second grader at Silver Lake Elementary) took the time to learn hands only CPR at our annual Sudden Cardiac Arrest Survivor Reunion where her parents were recognized for saving a life. As she celebrated her move-up to 3rd grade, she made it known that she now wants to be paramedic! Maribel, the future of emergency medical services is bright with young people like you.

Have a fun, safe, and memorable summer!

         For this week’s Medic Class Monday post, we introduce 7th Academy Paramedic Recruit Andrew C. Swarter. Recruit ...
06/22/2026



For this week’s Medic Class Monday post, we introduce 7th Academy Paramedic Recruit Andrew C. Swarter. Recruit Swarter comes to NCC*EMS from the Wilmington area where he previously worked as an Operations Manager at Capital One, worked for a landscaping company and as an associate at the UPS Warehouse. During his spare time, he enjoys hanging out with his dog, spending time with his family and friends, going to the gym, and golfing.

When asked why he applied for the 7th academy, Recruit Swarter stated “I applied because I was seeking a new career that is fulfilling, challenging, and provides opportunities for continuous learning and growth. It was important to me to find an organization where I could envision building a long-term career. As I learned more about the New Castle County Paramedics, I became increasingly excited about the opportunity to serve my community, help others, and make a positive impact.”

When asked about academy life, Recruit Swarter stated “One of my favorite aspects is the class camaraderie: we rallied quickly and consistently support one another throughout this process. As an older student, I wasn’t sure how I’d fit in, but my classmates made it effortless for me.” He states the most challenging thing about the academy thus far is “mentally preparing for the academic demands of the academy. Having been out of school for the past 20 years, I've focused heavily on adapting my mindset and study habits. I recognize this will be an ongoing process of discovering what strategies work best for me to achieve success”.

If you are looking to apply for future academies, Recruit Swarter stated, “Start preparing now, both physically and mentally. Entering the academy physically fit and mentally resilient is essential, as both aspects will be rigorously tested. The more effort you put into your preparation beforehand, the better positioned you'll be for success.”

The NCC*EMS Support Services Team is an incredibly important part of the EMS Division. These individuals support the dai...
06/21/2026

The NCC*EMS Support Services Team is an incredibly important part of the EMS Division. These individuals support the daily operations by performing all of the logistical "behind the scenes" work that keep our operations running efficiently. Our support services team is seen here with two of the EMS Division pre-hires assembling personnel lockers for Paramedic Station 4 in North Wilmington. We thank our Support Services team for the work they do every day!

The EMS Division Honor Guard is a highly dignified group of individuals who present colors at various ceremonies, render...
06/20/2026

The EMS Division Honor Guard is a highly dignified group of individuals who present colors at various ceremonies, render honors at memorial services, and help organize and facilitate dignified services for EMS division retirees and their families. To maintain an professional presentation, these individuals train regularly, as seen here in early May.

The Cecil County (MD) Department of Emergency Services recently extended an invitation to the leadership of New Castle C...
06/19/2026

The Cecil County (MD) Department of Emergency Services recently extended an invitation to the leadership of New Castle County EMS to participate in leadership training held at their Public Safety Headquarters in Elkton, Maryland. This valuable training was presented by Sean Glass of Echelon Front. The course, "Extreme Ownership", broke down much of what the military uses as leadership guidelines and how to use them in the first responder setting. We thank our partners from Cecil County for their continued strong relationship between our leadership teams.

        Senior Sergeant Donald Kennard assists during a complex extrication of a tractor trailer driver in June of 2019....
06/18/2026



Senior Sergeant Donald Kennard assists during a complex extrication of a tractor trailer driver in June of 2019. The driver was trapped in his cab after overturning on the ramp from Interstate 295 to New Castle Avenue.

Bi-Annual Bike Team Training.  The New Castle County EMS Paramedic Bike Team is comprised of specially trained paramedic...
06/17/2026

Bi-Annual Bike Team Training.

The New Castle County EMS Paramedic Bike Team is comprised of specially trained paramedics and supervisors from all four shifts and the administrative branch. These ALS Bike Paramedics undergo an intense five-day (40 hour) International Police Mountain Bike Association (IPMBA) training program taught by both EMS and Police instructors. They are also required to train bi-annually at various locations throughout New Castle County becoming familiar with the locations their services may be required. Paramedics from EMS Platoon 2 are seen here on a recent training day. Can you guess where they ended up on their training ride?

Paramedic Candidate Maria Y. Hernandez-Garduno successfully completed the Delaware Paramedic field certification process...
06/16/2026

Paramedic Candidate Maria Y. Hernandez-Garduno successfully completed the Delaware Paramedic field certification process receiving her badge and paramedic insignia from Chief Logemann at EMS Headquarters on Monday, June 15, 2026. Paramedic Maria Hernandez-Garduno is a recent graduate of the 6th NCC*EMS Paramedic Academy, obtaining her paramedic certification from Good Fellowship Ambulance & EMS Training Institute in West Chester, Pennsylvania. Prior to the 6th Academy, Paramedic Hernandez-Garduno worked as a bank teller at Wells Fargo. Paramedic Hernandez-Garduno will be assigned to EMS Platoon 2 in field operations. The EMS Division congratulates Paramedic Maria Hernandez-Garduno on her recent completion of field training and licensure as a State of Delaware Paramedic.

         Today's Medic Class Monday post highlights the unique opportunity of integrated training New Castle County Para...
06/15/2026



Today's Medic Class Monday post highlights the unique opportunity of integrated training New Castle County Paramedic recruits receive. In April 2026, the 7th Paramedic Academy recruits had a full day of integrated scenario and physical training with 54th New Castle County Police Recruit Class. The role of first responder disciplines frequently cross during both law enforcement and medical emergency incident. By learning to work together in the academy, both paramedic and police recruits gain a unique appreciation for each other's craft and role on a scene. We thank the New Castle County Police 54th Recruit Class and Academy Staff or this unique training opportunity.

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