SMAT of McDowell Co., NC

SMAT of McDowell Co., NC SMAT (State Medical Assistance Team) of McDowell County is a team of medical & non medical individuals driven to helping during a crisis. What is SMAT?

A group of medical and non medical support personnel trained to provide emergency medical care during a disaster or other unusual event. SMAT teams are designed to be a rapid-response element to supplemental local medical care when needed. What do SMAT teams do? SMAT teams provide medical care either in hospital or clinical setting or in rigid conditions such as field treatment sites established f

or a specific disaster response. Teams can be deployed as “standby resources” at special events such as festivals, graduations, and other mass gatherings. Who should consider joining?
- Paramedics
- EMTs
- Nurses
- Communication experts
- Logistical & Support Personnel

No one needs a medical background to join SMAT. When the team is called to respond to a disaster, members with a wide variety of skills and talents. Who organizes SMAT teams? SMAT teams are coordinated by the NC Office of EMS and locally through the EMS system. Are team members paid for their service? No, teams train and deploy as volunteers. What are the commitments made when joining SMAT? Each team has specific requirements. Typically, once a month, the team will either participate in a training event or conduct a team meeting.

01/19/2017

CONGRATULATIONS TO FOUR NEWLY SWORN RESERVE DEPUTIES

On Wednesday, Jan. 11, four members of McDowell County EMS, who recently completed basic law enforcement training, were sworn in as reserve deputies with the McDowell County Sheriff’s Office. Pictured (from left) are Deputy Emergency Management Director Craig Walker; Sheriff Dudley Greene; new reserve deputies Thomas Lael, Sam Robinson, Andrew Pressley and Chad Robinson; and Chief Deputy Ricky Buchanan.

01/19/2017

Who is heading over to Bruce's today for lunch?

Thank you to everyone who donated time, money, or goods!
12/01/2016

Thank you to everyone who donated time, money, or goods!

Throughout life I have heard the saying “southern hospitality” without a true sense of what that really meant.

11/23/2016

According to a press release by Thompson's Eastern Montana Type Two Incident Management Team, the fire on Clear Creek Road is currently 10 percent contained and estimated at 2,006 acres.

11/23/2016

A lot of attention lately weather-wise has been on the numerous wildfires across Western North Carolina and the smoke that is impacting the region.

Well, we have some encouraging news as confidence is growing in the potential for some rainfall over the next 7 days. It won’t be a drought busting event by any means but possibly enough to assist crews on the front line.

There is a slight chance of showers late tonight but we’re focusing on early next week as a trough along the Mississippi River Valley may finally scoop up Gulf moisture and bring it in our direction.

We’ll keep an eye on it and update the forecast daily.

11/23/2016
11/22/2016
11/21/2016

WOW!!! What a wonderful photo from David Kopti looking at the Clear Creek Fire from the Parkway!! Thanks for sharing David!!

11/18/2016

Information on all incidents

11/15/2016

Needed items for fireman fighting the wildfires throughout WNC:
Hand sanitizer
Double A Batteries
Triple A Batteries
Head Lamps
Boot Socks
Hand Warmers (Hot Hands)
Baby Wipes

All donations are being collected at all McDowell County Fire Departments, Rescue, and EMS Stations.

Thank you everyone for your continued dedication to the people of your community!

11/14/2016

All McDowell County Fire Departments, Rescue, EMS Stations are now drop off points for donations of water, sports drinks, and snacks for wildfire operations.

Donations of ibuprofen, saline nasal spray, eye drops, bandannas & bandaids are also greatly appreciated.

10/12/2016

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Marion, NC
28752

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