Major Debbie J. King to
Retire from Moore County EMS
Carthage, NC, March 30, 2017 – After 22 years of service working
devotedly as an employee for Moore County EMS, Ms. King is set to retire on
March 30, 2017.
Ms. King began her career as a Paramedic with Moore County EMS in June
of 1994. In February of 1997, she was
promoted to Captain. Then in 2002, she
was promoted to EMS Major. Ms. King has
maintained her EMS Major position for the last 15 years and will be the first
EMS Major to retire from Moore County EMS.
Ms. King has maintained her paramedic certification throughout her
career. A Paramedic is an allied health professional whose
primary focus is to provide advanced emergency medical care for critical and
emergent patients who access the emergency medical system. This individual
possesses the complex knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care
and transportation. Paramedics function as part of a comprehensive EMS
response, under medical oversight. Paramedics perform interventions with the
basic and advanced equipment typically found on an ambulance. A Paramedic is a
link from the scene into the health care system. [From the: National EMS Scope of Practice Model]
In addition to this certification, Ms. King is a National Registry
Paramedic. To become a National Registry
Paramedic, Ms. King had to pass a written exam as well as a “hands-on” test
consisting of Patient Assessment-Trauma and Cardiac Management Skills to name a
few.
Ms. King is also involved with educating EMS candidates in their
initial training at a local community college.
She also is very active in orienting new employees and students to the
EMS system of Moore County.
The County of Moore thanks Ms. King for her service to the citizens of
the county and her dedication to the EMS service and employees.
Ms. King plans to enjoy her retirement by spending time with her family,
riding her motorcycles, and antique and flea market shopping.
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