Established in 1971, Wilkes County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is a county government-owned and operated medical service situated in the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. Covering over 756 square miles with a population of around 70,000 residents, Wilkes County ranks as the third largest county in the state.
With a dedicated team of 39 full-time and 20 part-time field paramedics, Wilkes County EMS operates two full-time bases, delivering advanced life support care 24/7 to the citizens of Wilkes County. Responding to over 10,000 calls annually, Wilkes EMS utilizes a fleet of 4 24-hour ambulances, 1 12-hour ambulance, and 1 quick response vehicle daily, striving to provide the highest level of care to the community.
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