Durham County EMS offers a range of pre-hospital health care solutions. The agency serves the residents of Durham County in North Carolina. Founded in 1975, it is authorized by the Durham County Board of County Commissioners. Durham County EMS maintains a fleet of basic life support vehicles and crews. The agency responds to more than 1,000 call requests per month. It also administers an advanced life support training program. Durham County EMS is administered by Durham County in North Carolina. The agency has participated in various research studies, including electrocardiographic assessment for the rapid reperfusion of S-T elevation myocardial infarction and paramedic transtelephonic communication.