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Johnston County Emergency Services (JCES) is comprised of three distinct divisions: Emergency Management (EM), Fire Marshal (FM), and Emergency Medical Services (EMS).

By working with our Partners in Protection on the local, state, and federal levels, Johnston County Emergency Services provides the leadership and support necessary to minimize the impact of disasters and other emergencies.

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December 16, 2025

Johnston County EMS Begins Service at New Wilson's Mills Station

Johnston County Emergency Services has officially placed a new EMS unit in service. The new ambulance, designated as EMS 16, will strengthen emergency medical response capabilities in a rapidly growing area of the county.

November 7, 2025

Middle School Students Explore Emergency Services Careers at JOCO WORKS

The annual event joins local educators, businesses, and community organizations in helping students explore future career opportunities.

October 29, 2025

Emergency Services Creates Training Content on Safe Stopping Distance

The training content, which staff reviewed at their monthly training sessions, captured real world stopping distance tests on actual Johnston County ambulances.

October 5, 2025

Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Battery Awareness Tops Fire Prevention Week

Johnston County Emergency Services is joining fire and life safety advocates nationwide to mark National Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 5–11, 2025.

August 27, 2025

Johnston County Donates Two Ambulances to Johnston Community College

“While these ambulances are no longer suitable for daily operations by Johnston County Emergency Services, we are excited that they will continue to benefit our community by serving our talent pipeline at JCC,” said Ted Hardy, EMS Division Chief.

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