The Hoke County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce that on this day, we reach another significant milestone at the Hoke County Sheriff’s Office. We have officially upgraded our level of care to the paramedic level, the highest level of care provided in the prehospital environment.
When we began this medical journey, we started at the basic level. Through dedication, perseverance, and countless hours of hard work, we steadily progressed to this pinnacle moment being certified by the State of North Carolina as a paramedic-level service.
This achievement is yet another example of what can be accomplished when surrounded by strong, committed team players. The Hoke County Sheriff’s Office is comprised of exceptional professionals who place residents first, uphold the mission to serve and protect, and remain steadfast in maintaining public trust.
With this upgrade, we will significantly reduce response times when individuals require paramedic-level care during multi-system responses. These include motor vehicle crashes, cardiac arrests, serious traumatic injuries, and many other critical emergencies. While law enforcement officers often respond to these types of calls, they are typically not cross-trained to provide care at this advanced level, making this initiative both rare and impactful. This enhancement places our citizens in a far better position to receive lifesaving care a lot sooner.
A sincere thank you to everyone who helped make this possible:
Dr. Matt Wells, Medical Director, Cape Fear Valley, Chief Scott Phillips, Cape Fear Valley Hoke EMS, Brian Pierce, Vice President, Cape Fear Valley,
the Hoke County Board of Commissioners and the North Carolina Office of Emergency Medical Services.
As your Sheriff, I will continue to stand for aggressive upgrades in public safety for as long as I am honored to serve. Know that your Hoke County Sheriff’s Office team truly loves and cares about the citizens of Hoke County. Together, we will continue to make Hoke a stronger and safer place to raise families and build our future.
Sheriff Roderick Virgil