Union EMS

Additionally, we provide various levels of medical stand-by support for numerous types of scheduled events.

Union Emergency Medical Services is paving the way forward for health, hope, and healing; constantly prepared to provide high quality prehospital emergency and non-emergency medical care to all people within Union County of North Carolina. Union EMS operates a dynamic deployment system, which involves strategic placement of our 911 resources throughout the entire county in aim to achieve optimal responses at all times to those in need of our emergency services.

05/18/2026

🚑💙 Happy EMS Week from Union EMS! 💙🚑

This year’s theme, “Improving Outcomes Together,” reminds us that emergency medical services are just one vital part of a much larger system of care. From 911 telecommunicators and first responders to hospital teams, rehabilitation providers, and community partners—every link in the chain plays a critical role in supporting patient outcomes.

At Union EMS, our paramedics, EMTs, and support staff are proud to stand on the front lines of that system. Every call we answer is part of a coordinated effort focused on delivering the right care at the right time, ensuring our patients receive the best possible outcomes from start to finish.

👏 To our incredible crews: thank you for your professionalism, compassion, and unwavering commitment to excellence. Your work doesn’t happen in isolation—it happens in partnership, and that teamwork saves lives.

❤️ To our healthcare partners and community: thank you for working alongside us and trusting us to be part of your care journey. Together, we truly are making a difference.
Join us this week in recognizing EMS professionals everywhere and the power of collaboration in patient care.

05/06/2026

Last night, we came together for an amazing Junior EMS End-of-Year Celebration and it did not disappoint!

We had the honor of recognizing these outstanding young adults for their dedication, commitment, and passion for Emergency Medical Services. Their hard work and willingness to serve others continue to make us proud and give us great confidence in the future of EMS.

We also celebrated our graduating leaders, thanking them for the lasting impact they’ve made on the program and wishing them all the best in their next chapter. At the same time, we were excited to introduce our new leadership team for the 2026–2027 school year, the future of this program is in great hands.

We look forward with excitement to the continued growth and success of both the program and these incredible students. A special thank-you goes out to our parents and families, your support and encouragement truly make all the difference.

Here’s to another amazing year ahead! 🚑💙

05/04/2026

Join us for Public Safety Day on May 16! Learn, connect, and celebrate our everyday heroes!

04/27/2026

Today is Wounded Heroes Day. 🇺🇸

Observed annually on April 24, this day honors U.S. service members who were wounded in combat and recognizes the enduring sacrifices they, and their families, carry every day.

Wounded Heroes Day is inspired by the story of SGT Michael Verardo, who was critically injured by an IED in Afghanistan on April 24, 2010. He sustained catastrophic injuries and survived against extraordinary odds. That date became known as his Alive Day. Although SGT Verardo has since passed, his courage and legacy continue to inspire a movement rooted in service, remembrance, and support.

Wounded Heroes Day brings together communities, businesses, and organizations to actively support wounded Veterans through awareness, service, and meaningful action, ensuring no wounded hero fights alone.

Today, we honor their sacrifice.
We recognize their resilience.
We remember the strength they carry, and the families who carry it alongside them.

Serve. Show up. Remember.

Pictured: Paramedic Keri Templeman embracing Sarah Verardo, wife of the late SGT Michael Verardo. Keri was recognized for the care she provided to SGT Verardo and her professionalism and compassion in service.

Photos by: Butter DeLuco

03/27/2026

Today, Union EMS was honored to provide coverage in Buncombe County as Buncombe County EMS mourns the loss of one of their own.

In moments like these, the brotherhood and sisterhood of the EMS community is felt deeply. We stand shoulder to shoulder with our Buncombe County brothers and sisters, sharing in their grief and supporting them however we can.

Our sincerest sympathies go out to the fallen provider’s family, friends, and coworkers. Thank you to Buncombe County EMS for trusting us and for allowing us the opportunity to support you during this difficult time.

We are one service, one family. 💙🚑

03/18/2026

🚑 Honoring 40 Years of Service 🚑

Today we proudly recognize Joey Hendrix for 40 years of service to Union County. A member of the second hiring class of Union EMS and one of the county’s first Paramedics, Joey has been part of Union EMS from its earliest days and helped shape what it is today.

As the first teammate to reach this milestone, Joey’s impact reaches far beyond the years. Through mentorship, leadership, and an unwavering commitment to this community, he continues to help guide the future of EMS in Union County.

Thank you, Joey, for building a legacy of service and for continuing to inspire those who follow in your footsteps. 🚑👏

02/27/2026

Congratulations to leaders from the EMS systems of Anson, Caldwell, Cleveland, Iredell, Johnston, Lincoln, Mecklenburg, Pasquotank, Stanly, and Union on completing the EMS Officer II - Operations course.

02/25/2026

Last night we gathered to honor the meaning of survival, not just the moment someone makes it through, but the incredible network of people who make survival possible.

At the heart of this celebration are our first responders.
Their courage, quick action, and unwavering commitment turn fear into hope, crisis into recovery, and moments of uncertainty into stories of survival. They are often the first hands extended, the first voices of reassurance, and the first source of strength when seconds count.
But survival doesn’t end there. It’s carried forward by families, caregivers, medical teams, and community members who walk with survivors long after the sirens fade. Together, we create a circle of healing that reminds everyone: you never have to face your hardest moments alone.
Hearts & Hands is more than an event, it’s a testament to the power of community. A reminder that every survivor’s story is connected to someone who showed up, someone who cared, someone who refused to give up.
To the survivors who inspire us, the families who support us, and the first responders who protect us, thank you. Your strength and service change lives every day.
Together, we honor survival.
Together, we lift one another.
Together, we are stronger.

01/28/2026

🚑✨ Wash Party at Wingate Fire Department! ✨🚒

Huge shoutout to our friends at Wingate Fire Department for hosting the ultimate post–snow storm wash party! ❄️🧽

Our ambulances rolled in salty, snowy, and sad… and rolled out sparkling like they were ready for a parade. 😎

Thank you for the hospitality, the teamwork, and the good laughs while we turned your parking lot into a full‑blown splash zone. Always great partnering with the Wingate team!

Stay shiny out there! 🚑🚒

12/18/2025

🎉 Congratulations to Our AEMT & Paramedic Graduates! 🎉

We are proud to celebrate Cameron, Aubreigh, Jayden, and Quentin for successfully completing Paramedic School, and Jackie and August for completing their Advanced EMT program!

This milestone represents countless hours of rigorous training, hands-on experience, and unwavering dedication. These teammates have mastered critical skills that will allow them to respond to emergencies with confidence and compassion.

Please join us in congratulating them on this incredible achievement! 👏🚑💙

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1403 Dove Street
Monroe, NC
28112

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(980) 993-7601

Website

http://unionems.net/

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