The Wake County Board of Commissioners has approved 12 new full-time emergency medical positions in response to the increasing demand for emergency services. According to a statement from Wake County, the decision aims to address the county's growing population and rising number of medical service calls.
Wake County’s population is growing by about 66 people each day, with 52% of residents aged 55 and older. Because of this, expanding the EMS workforce is part of the county’s planning. In a recent meeting, a spokeswoman for Commissioner Vickie Adamson said the county is working to support emergency teams to help meet both current and future needs.
According to Wake County, the EMS staff will be increased by 7 paramedics and 5 EMTs to address the growing number of emergency calls. This plan is part of a strategy outlined by EMS Director Dr. Jon Studnek, who noted the need to expand staff in response to the population growth. In the official announcement, he stated, "A larger population will result in a larger number of 9-1-1 calls, so it’s critical that we scale our staffing early to stay ahead of those needs."
The next Wake County EMS Academy is scheduled for March, and applications are now open for those interested in the new positions. Information for candidates is available on the county’s website.
