NC Association of Rescue and EMS, Inc.

06/15/2026

REMINDER: Annual convention competition and award deadline is July 22nd!
Visit Ncarems.org for more details and applications

05/28/2026

BLS Competition Deadline is July 22nd!
It’s time to put your skills, teamwork, and dedication to the test at the North Carolina Association of Rescue & EMS Annual Convention in Fayetteville September 10–12!

Whether you’re seasoned competitors or thinking about entering for the first time, this is your chance to:
- Showcase your department’s skills
- Build teamwork and confidence
- Learn from other agencies across the state
- Represent your community with pride
- Make lasting memories with your crew

Competitions are one of the best ways to sharpen real-world rescue and EMS abilities while connecting with the incredible people who serve across North Carolina.

Gather your team, start training, and come ready to compete, learn, and have a great time. Apply today at ncarems.org

05/22/2026

July 22 is the deadline for competition teams to apply and it will be here before we know it!!
Do you have what it takes to compete against the best? Join us at the NC Association of Rescue & EMS Annual Convention Rescue Challenge in Fayetteville September 10–12!

This is your team’s chance to:
- Showcase your rescue skills
- Compete in realistic, high-intensity scenarios
- Build connections with rescue professionals from across the state
- Earn bragging rights and sharpen your teamwork under pressure

Whether your specialty is vehicle rescue, water rescue, technical rescue, or rapid problem-solving under stress — this challenge is designed to push teams to perform at their best.

Spots are limited — register your team today!
(BLS competition post coming soon!)

05/13/2026

Please see this statement from Commander Shumate regarding SB 1050.

05/13/2026

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05/07/2026

Annual convention competition and award deadline is July 22nd!
Visit Ncarems.org for more details and applications

12/25/2025

09/15/2025

09/15/2025

This past weekend marked the first Level 2 offering of the Association's Rope Rescue School, held at Mount Jefferson State Natural Area in Ashe County.

Twenty eight attendees from various fire and rescue agencies spent 3 days focusing on current rope rescue topics. Friday's lecture topics consisted of medical treatment considerations introducing the students to the Athena GTX WVSM (wireless vital sign monitor), anchor forces, the concept of spanned anchors, a review of forces on loaded rope systems ranging from dedicated main and belay to tandem rope systems, and also a discussion of dynamics of harnessed falls and potential injuries

Saturday was an extended operations day with multiple rope/patient care scenarios that ended with two night time events that pushed the students outside the usual boundaries seen in many classes.

The program finished on Sunday with three stations dealing with arborist/tree stand type events and different rigging options depending on equipment and personnel availability.

We would like to thank the following:
Craig McClure (https://www.facebook.com/C.Douglas.Mac) from CMC Rescue (https://www.facebook.com/cmcpro) for his rope forces lecture on Friday and also thank Athena GTX (https://www.facebook.com/AthenaGTX) for supplying medical monitoring equipment for the scenarios

Another Level 1 offering is planned in the Spring so be watching for the announcement for this class.