ECU Health - EMS Fellowship

05/25/2026

05/20/2026

EMS Base Station course for EM interns.

05/18/2026

This week, May 17–23, we proudly recognize and celebrate EMS Week and the dedicated paramedics and EMTs who answer the call when our community needs them most.

Day and night, these men and women provide lifesaving care, comfort during difficult moments, and unwavering service to others. Their compassion, professionalism, and commitment do not go unnoticed.

Please join us in thanking our EMS personnel for the sacrifices they make and the care they provide every single day. ❤️🚑

05/18/2026

Pitt County Recognizes National EMS Week May 17–23
Recognizing EMS professionals and their role in improving patient outcomes

PITT COUNTY, N.C. – The Pitt County Board of Commissioners will recognize the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) team during National EMS Week at its Monday, May 18 meeting located in the County Administration Building located at 1717 West 5th Street, Greenville.

EMS Week is Sunday, May 17 through Saturday, 23, 2026. This year’s theme, “EMS Week: Improving Outcomes, Together,” highlights the coordinated efforts of emergency responders, healthcare providers and community partners who deliver timely, high-quality care.

“The Pitt County EMS system is comprised of multiple agencies that span from 911 operators and first responders to Paramedics and EMTs. EMS Week is an opportunity to recognize the dedication, skill and teamwork required to deliver emergency care. EMS professionals perform multiple roles in patient care and improving outcomes is a team effort,” says Jim McArthur, Emergency Management Deputy Director/EMS Coordinator.

EMS recently enhanced emergency patient care through new mobile medical technology, Sapphire IV infusion pumps, installed on its units. This technology improves accuracy, reduces dosing errors and supports better outcomes for patients of all ages.

“Our EMS professionals demonstrate compassion, expertise and resilience in every emergency call. By equipping teams with the right tools and training, we are strengthening outcomes for our community,” says Janis Gallagher, Pitt County Manager.

EMS is staffed by 32 full-time and 8 part-time paramedics, four senior paramedics who serve as assistant supervisors and two community paramedics. Four shift supervisors oversee the daily operations of the entire EMS system. EMS responded to 13,500 calls in 2025.

Emergency Medical Services was featured in ECU Health’s State Medical Assistance Teams (SMAT) partnership in local emergency response. Learn more at https://www.ecuhealth.org/ecu-health-medical-center-based-state-medical-assistance-team-fortifies-local-emergency-response.

In addition to emergency response, the Pitt County Community Paramedic Program provides in-home care to underserved residents and reduces non-emergency 911 calls.
Learn more about the Community Paramedic Program at https://www.pittcountync.gov/CommunityParamedic

Throughout the week, residents may learn more by visiting www.PittCountyNC.gov/EMSweek or Facebook .

For more information, contact Emergency Management at 252-902-3950.

05/15/2026

Congratulations to our SMAT team on another successful medical coverage operation at the MCA Cherry Point airshow.

05/15/2026

Dr. Kamara presenting her project at the “Mentoring Advice Program” at ECU Brody School of Medicine

05/15/2026

Great training today at the Pitt County training center.

05/01/2026

Thanks to all the EMS faculty for helping teach our EM residents on EMS online medical control.

04/15/2026

Congratulations to our EMS Fellow, Dr. Sarah Thead

03/05/2026

Please join us in celebrating our Medical Director, Dr. Douglas R. Swanson, on this incredible achievement!

Dr. Swanson has been appointed the first-ever Medical Advisor to the Board of Directors for the AIMHI Academy of International Mobile Healthcare Integration — a newly established role designed to bring dedicated physician guidance to the Academy’s national work.

In this voluntary position, he will help inform clinical education initiatives, provide insight on evolving standards of care, and serve as a bridge between EMS leaders and the broader medical community. AIMHI represents high-performance EMS and mobile healthcare systems across the country focused on clinical excellence, system efficiency, and measurable improvements in patient outcomes.

We’re so proud of Dr. Swanson for taking on this role in addition to his work at Medic, and can’t wait to see how he leads both here in Mecklenburg County and nationwide.