Duke Life Flight

Ambulance And Ems Services

Durham, NC

Duke Life Flight provides CAMTS-accredited critical care air and ground transport 24/7 for neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients.

  • time-sensitive critical illness or traumatic injury
  • interfacility transfers requiring intensive-care-level monitoring
  • neonatal and pediatric critical care transport

Emergency available · Rapid access to critical care

Jan-Care Ambulance Service

Ambulance And Ems Services

Durham, NC

Jan-Care Ambulance Service has served communities for more than five decades across West Virginia, Virginia, and North Carolina with emergency response and patient transportation.

  • emergency medical response
  • interfacility patient transportation
  • EMS coverage across West Virginia, Virginia, and North Carolina

Emergency available

Durham County EMS Headquarters

Ambulance And Ems Services

Durham, NC

Durham County EMS Headquarters lists paramedic, advanced EMT, EMT, and community paramedic positions within its emergency medical services operation.

  • Emergency medical services involving paramedics, advanced EMTs, EMTs, or community paramedics

Duke University EMS

Ambulance And Ems Services

Durham, NC

Duke University EMS provides event medical services at Duke home football and basketball games under Duke Life Flight medical supervision.

  • Medical coverage for Duke University football and basketball games
  • Medical coverage for other Duke campus events
  • American Heart Association CPR/AED certification

Ambulance And Ems Services in nearby counties

FAQ

Which ambulance service should I call for a medical emergency in Durham?

Call 911 for a medical emergency. Dispatch determines whether Durham County EMS, Duke Life Flight, or another appropriate resource is needed.

When is Duke Life Flight used instead of a routine ambulance?

Duke Life Flight is intended for time-sensitive critical illness or traumatic injury, intensive-care-level interfacility transfers, and specialized transport such as ECMO or neonatal and pediatric critical care.

Does Duke University EMS provide regular ambulance transportation?

Its listed services focus on medical coverage for Duke campus events and CPR, First Aid, and BLS training; it advises against using it for non-event ambulance transport.

What credentials should I look for in a Durham EMS provider?

Relevant credentials include North Carolina EMS certification for local EMS personnel and CAMTS accreditation for critical-care transport programs. Duke Life Flight also lists Instrument Flight Rules certification.