STRUCTURE AND ORGANIZATION

The Catawba County EMS is a division of the Catawba County Department of Emergency Services, David A. Weldon, Director

The EMS Division is responsible for 911 responses and consists of seven stations and eight 24-hour paramedic level ambulances.  Four shifts work 12-hour schedules, and are directed by a Shift Supervisor and three Crew Chiefs. 

BRYAN BLANTON, EMS MANAGER

A-Shift Supervisor
Chad Lackey

B-Shift Supervisor
Kevin Reese

C-Shift Supervisor
David Sheets

D-Shift Supervisor
Mark Sigmon

Linda Boyd
JT Bell
Andy Tomlin

Steve Putnam
John Whitener
Cary Shook

Greg Johnson
Steve Rowe
Bruce Hartsoe

Noel Kay
Brad Harris
Karen Burleson

TRAINING DIVISION

 The Training Division is headed by Sylvia Fisher, EMS Training Officer.  Each Shift has a Chief Trainer and a number of Field Training Officers.  This division is responsible for the rigorous new employee training program and the continuing education program.

All Catawba County EMS employees are required to attend two to eight hours of training each month; all employees must re-certify every four years.

A-Shift Chief Trainer
Willis Sadberry

B-Shift Chief Trainer
David Hewitt

C-Shift Chief Trainer
Gary Bolick

D-Shift Chief Trainer
Marty Hurley

F-Shift Chief Trainer
Andy Wright

Henry Helton
JT Bell
Jory LaRose

Cary Shook
Angela Little
Tim Sigmon

Bruce Hartsoe
Melanie Sigmon
April Drobinski

Frank Montelongo
Karen Burleson
Brad Harris
Noel Kay

SPECIALTY SERVICES

The Specialty Services Division assist with prime time coverage, scheduled transfers, contract services, and other non-emergency services. This division has 4 units (Medic 13, Medic 42, Medic 45, and Medic 46) working an eight hour schedule, 5 days per week.