With hurricane season approaching, Lenoir County’s new Emergency Services Director is already working to ensure the community is prepared.
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Jones County Honors Emergency Responders, Good Samaritan at Annual Appreciation Dinner
Jones County Emergency Services and the Jones County Fire & EMS Association hosted an Emergency Services Appreciation Dinner to recognize the dedication and bravery of local fire and EMS personnel. Among those honored was James Mercer, a local good Samaritan who heroically pulled a victim from a burning home.
Help Wanted: EMS Captain
As a member of Emergency Services with Lenoir County Government, you can make a difference! The Emergency Medical Services Division is seeking candidates for an EMS Captain. Candidates are responsible for providing patient care at the Paramedic level on a quick response vehicle and/or ambulance and directs the activities of emergency medical services responders on an assigned shift.
Norman Bryson named new Lenoir County Emergency Services Director
Norman Bryson has been appointed as the new Emergency Services Director for Lenoir County, according to County Manager Michael James. Bryson, who brings over three decades of experience in emergency management and fire services, will officially begin his tenure on Jan. 6.
EMS responds to fatal tree injury near Kinston church
A Lenoir County man died Thursday from apparent injuries sustained while cutting a tree. A little after 3 p.m. today, Lenoir County EMS and the Sandy Bottom Volunteer Fire Department were dispatched to the Pamlico Road area in Kinston on a report of a person with traumatic injuries from a possible fallen tree
Structure fire in Deep Run involving multiple vehicles
Just before 8 p.m. tonight, Lenoir County 911 received reports of a structure fire involving multiple vehicles in the vicinity of 2720 Eric Sparrow Road, Deep Run. Fire departments from Deep Run, Pink Hill and Albertson responded and are currently on scene.
Lenoir County Emergency Services continues to monitor Tropical Storm Debby
Lenoir County Emergency Services continues to monitor Tropical Storm Debby and is actively preparing for potential impacts.
Lenoir County Emergency new mobile command unit
Lenoir County Emergency Services has added a valuable resource to its capabilities.
Help Wanted: Lenoir County Emergency Services Emergency Medical Technician
Help Wanted: Lenoir County Emergency Services Emergency Medical Technician
Help wanted: Lenoir County Emergency Services: Quality Assurance Officer
Help wanted: Lenoir County Emergency Services: Quality Assurance Officer. Salary Range: $38,056 - $57,906
Help wanted: Lenoir County Emergency Services: Quality Assurance Officer
Help wanted: Lenoir County Emergency Services: Quality Assurance Officer. Salary Range: $38,056 - $57,906
FEMA ambulance strike team to assist Lenoir County EMS with call volume
Effective immediately Lenoir County residents may see different ambulances responding to their calls. Lenoir County Emergency Services (LCES) announced on Saturday, February 5th that a FEMA ambulance strike team will provide much-needed relief to their staff. “Our EMS call volume is increasing,” said LCES Director Murry Stroud. “Lenoir County EMS answered 12,416 calls for service in 2021, as compared to 11,085 in 2020, and 10,861 in 2019. Increasing system demand can be attributed, at least in part, to the COVID pandemic.”
Potential explosives found at Kinston residence
US Air Force Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians called in to mitigate and dispose of what is suspected to be 5-6 sticks of dynamite in a Parrott Avenue house.
Ten year old Sophia Lavery celebrates her birthday with a little help
Emergency services personnel from across the county help wish 10-year-old Sophia Lavery with Cerebral Palsy a happy birthday.
Lenoir County debuts emergency notification system
The Swift911 is a high-speed emergency notification system.