Novant Health New Hanover Emergency Medical Services

Ambulances are strategically stationed at a number of locations throughout New Hanover County and are staffed with paramedics, Advanced EMTs and EMTs.

Vehicles are staffed by a single paramedic. These sport utility style units add versatility to response capabilities. They include a beach response truck that can transport patients off local beaches.

A program that puts paramedics on medically-equipped bikes, this team operates during public events in which traditional ambulance response may be delayed.

The bike team’s mobility has proven to be highly effective in reducing time to treatment for patients in crowds or areas of limited accessibility.

EMS Special Event Response Vehicles are often used as a transport resource for BERT. Consisting of specialized golf carts or Gators (small All-Terrain Vehicles) that are outfitted with stretchers, these vehicles are used to facilitate the safe extraction of patients out of crowded areas or off athletic fields.

New Hanover EMS provides five tactical paramedics to be part of the New Hanover County Sheriff’s ERT unit.

Responsibilities include providing medical coverage during high risk law enforcement situations.

Paramedics specially trained in skills like vehicle extrication, high angle rope rescue and hazardous materials, become the medical component of area rescue teams.