By CONNIE LEINBACH Ocracoke had more paramedic-level calls in 2009-2010 than any other type of emergency call, according to figures released at a special meeting Sept. 22 about the cost of emergency medical services in Hyde County. Brian Carter and Jeff Hibbard, chief paramedics on Ocracoke and the mainland respectively, made a presentation to the […]
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The Hyde County commissioners voted Monday night, Oct. 18, to retain paramedic-level emergency services in Hyde County. In a 4-to-1 vote, the commissioners approved Interim County Manager David M. Smitherman’s recommendation to hire two additional full-time paramedics, which will reduce overtime and the over-reliance on part-time staffers. On staff currently are five paramedics with one […]
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Editor’s note: This is the first in a series of articles on the financial problems in the Hyde County Department of Emergency Services, which will directly affect Ocracoke in some manner. The Island Free Press will run more articles as the attempts to avert a crisis continue.) After a special work session and two public […]
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