EMS Community Outreach

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Our mission includes educating the community about the services we offer and helping residents live healthier and safer lives. We also have a variety of ways to introduce youth to a career in EMS and the healthcare field. 

We are always happy to visit schools for all ages, churches, civic groups and any other gatherings of people who would like to learn more about EMS or health and safety. 

Community Programs

Schools, Daycares and Churches

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We are always happy to visit schools and churches to show ambulances and equipment or just talk about EMS. 

Contact EMSOutreach@wake.gov.

 

Speaking Engagements

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We’re very happy to schedule a time for someone on our team to come out and talk about EMS in general or any specific topics. We welcome open question sessions to be sure we’re addressing the needs of the group.

Contact EMSOutreach@wake.gov.

EMS Citizens Academy

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This annual fall program gives residents an up-close look at the vehicles, equipment, capability and skills of their EMS system. This is a five-week program that is held one evening a week with a different topics taught each session. More information to come about the 2025 Citizen's Academy. 

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More About Public Relations Visits

Public Relations and Education visits are free of charge. We often assign on-duty units to visit groups, so as you would expect, our first priority must always be 9-1-1 service.

Emergencies sometimes affect our schedule, but your event is very important to us, and we will make every effort to be punctual. If for any reason we are late or end up missing your event, we are always happy to reschedule until we meet your needs.

More formal speaking engagements are typically assigned to off-duty personnel who are not at risk for 9-1-1 interruption.

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Want EMS to be at your community function? Click the button below to request us! 

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