Pender EMS and Fire

Pender EMS and Fire, Inc. provides public safety services across Pender County, North Carolina, covering 857 square miles and serving approximately 50,000 year-round residents. The area’s population grows by more than 300,000 seasonal visitors, creating a broad and changing service need. The organization is responsible for emergency medical services, fire protection, crash rescue, and search and rescue.

Its mission is to lead in public safety and education related to emergency medical and fire protection services. Pender EMS and Fire emphasizes planning and foresight to deliver comprehensive services promptly and to provide the best patient care possible. Its work is organized across EMS, Fire, Training, and Special Operations divisions, supported by stations and response capabilities throughout the county. The organization also provides information and support through its billing and records services, and offers career opportunities for people interested in serving the community. For emergencies, residents and visitors are directed to call 911. Pender EMS and Fire serves both local communities and the county’s substantial seasonal population.