303 Courthouse Square
Beaufort, NC
252-728-8470

Jo Ann Smith, Emergency Services Director
Tony Spencer, Deputy Director of Emergency Services
Scott Keroack, EMS Coordinator

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Special Needs Registry

Hurricane Information

Carteret County Web-Based Emergency Operations Console
Emergency Evacuation Pet Friendly Hotels
Companion Shelter Pre-Registration Form
Note: Print Form, Fill In, and Mail to: 303 Courthouse Square, Beaufort, NC, 28516
Crystal Coast, Morehead City NC Independent Animal Rescue and Adoption
Description: We are a group of independents that provide rescue, vetting and adoptions for dogs and cats in Eastern North Carolina, Crystal Coast Region.

Carteret County Web-Based Emergency Operations Console (WebEOC)

WebEOC is a tool that gives the public access to information about emergency situations within the county. The public can access WebEOC by double clicking on the WebEOC link.  To log in, the “user” is public, and the “password” is public.  The user and password information should be entered in lower case letters.    

FIRE/EMS Study Reports

EMS Master Plan
Fire Services Master Plan
Executive Summary, Radio Communications & Contracts
Agency Resource Lists

The Emergency Services Department is responsible for five key functions:  Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Paramedic Operations, Fire Marshal and E-911. 

Emergency Management
The Emergency Services Department is the lead agency in Carteret County's disaster preparedness and recovery efforts.  The department develops emergency plans, coordinates emergency planning activities with the County's 11 municipalities, coordinates with the municipalities and state and federal agencies during emergencies, issues advisories, and coordinates response activities in the aftermath of events.  The department is also the County's lead agency for documenting disaster related expenses to FEMA.

Emergency Medical Services
The Emergency Services Department serves as a liaison between the County and the 15 EMS providers in Carteret County.  The department reviews budget requests submitted by the various EMS providers and works with the County Manager to recommend a tax rate for the various EMS tax districts in the County.  The department also works with Carteret General Hospital and the County's Medical Director to provide technical assistance to the various EMS providers. 

Carteret County EMS Providers

  • Town of Morehead City Fire / EMS
  • Town of Atlantic Beach Fire / EMS
  • Pine Knoll Shores EMS
  • Emerald Isle EMS
  • Indian Beach-Salter Path Fire / EMS
  • West Carteret Fire / EMS
  • Broad and Gales Creek EMS
  • Town of Newport Fire / EMS
  • Wildwood Fire / EMS
  • Mill Creek Fire / EMS
  • Beaufort EMS
  • Otway Fire / EMS
  • Sea Level Fire / EMS
  • Harkers Island Fire / EMS
  • South River - Merrimon Fire / EMS

View Map of Carteret County EMS Districts