Our mission is to provide the highest standard of emergency medical response and patient care across Guilford County. We aim to stabilize, treat, and transport patients swiftly while maintaining the utmost professionalism and care.

Our vision is to be a regional leader in EMS, known for our clinical excellence, operational readiness, and community trust. GCEMS is committed to saving lives, educating the public, and supporting the broader health network of North Carolina.

GCEMS plays a critical role in public health and emergency response. Our responsibilities include:

• Emergency 911 EMS response

• Trauma and cardiac arrest interventions

• Mass casualty response coordination

• Interfacility patient transports

• Event standby and special operations support

• Community education & Support
  
  

Whether on the road, in the field, or standing by at large-scale incidents, GCEMS medics are trained and ready.

Our paramedics and EMTs undergo extensive certification and continuing education to ensure high standards of care. Training includes:

• Advanced Life Support (ALS) & Basic Life Support (BLS)

• Cardiac & stroke emergency care

• Pediatric and geriatric patient handling

• Mass casualty incident (MCI) response

• Tactical EMS and rescue integration
  
  

GCEMS takes pride in being among the best-prepared EMS agencies in the state.