Today, we pause to remember the men and women who gave their lives in service to our nation. Memorial Day is more than a long weekend or a holiday — it is a reminder that our freedom has come at a cost carried by generations of soldiers who never made it home.
EMS WEEK 2026 | EMS REMEMBRANCE DAY
As EMS Week 2026 comes to a close, today we remember those EMS professionals who gave their lives in service to others.
🏥 Calling all future healthcare heroes! Are you a rising 7th–9th grader interested in exploring a career in healthcare? Don't miss the Future Healthcare Leaders Summer Camp at Surry Community College — June 22–24, 2026, from 8 AM to 3 PM! Enjoy facility tours, hands-on activitie
Safety in emergency services is more than policies, equipment, and procedures. It is about making sure our responders go home to their families, our patients receive the best possible care, and our communities are prepared for emergencies.
🚑 EMS Week 2026 – Education Day 🚑
Education is one of the foundations of our profession. In EMS, we never truly stop learning. Medicine changes, technology evolves, and every call gives us an opportunity to grow stronger as providers and as a service.
This profession can be difficult. The calls, schedules, stress, and expectations add up over time. That is why building a culture that supports wellness and resilience is important not only for our providers, but also for the patients and communities who depend on us every day.
🚑 EMS WEEK 2026 | May 17–23 🚑
This week, we recognize the EMS professionals who answer the call when our communities need them most. Their dedication, compassion, and teamwork continue to improve outcomes every day.
Today, on Peace Officers Memorial Day, we pause to honor and remember the law enforcement officers who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their communities and this nation.
💐 Thank You, Nurses! 💐
Every day, you make a difference with your care, compassion, and dedication. You are the heartbeat of healthcare, the strength behind every patient’s recovery, and the reason so many lives are brighter and healthier. 🩺
Please join us in congratulating Paramedics Josh Booker and Josh LeCrone on being named the 2026 North Carolina Paramedic Competition Champions at the NC EMS Expo.
🚒 International Firefighters’ Day 🚒
Across Surry County and beyond, our fire service partners—career and volunteer—continue to set the standard through their commfitment.
To every firefighter—thank you for what you do, and more importantly, for being there when it matters.
🔥✅ BURN BAN LIFTED — BUT STAY ALERT, SURRY COUNTY ✅🔥
We appreciate everyone’s cooperation over the past several weeks in helping reduce wildfire risk and protect our community. Your efforts made a difference!
🚑 Representing EMS 🚑
Surry County EMS Paramedics recently competed in the UNC Carolina 2026 May Day Pre-Hospital Competition
We are proud to recognize Josh Booker, Josh LeCrone, and Lane Bolatto for earning 2nd place in this year’s event.
🚫🔥 STILL IN EFFECT — DON’T LET YOUR GUARD DOWN, SURRY COUNTY 🔥🚫
We’ve had a few cooler mornings and maybe even a hint of rain—but make no mistake: the burn ban is STILL in place across North Carolina.
📞 If you see smoke or fire, call 911 immediately.
National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
Each year during the second week of April, we pause to recognize and honor the telecommunications professionals who serve as the critical link between our community and emergency services.
Surry County residents are reminded that the burn ban remains in effect for all open burning across the county.
We appreciate your cooperation and commitment to keeping Surry County safe.