Our paramedics rely on a comprehensive set of standing orders to provide ALS care, establishing direct contact with the Medical Control Physician for consultation and additional orders when needed. SCEMS is a progressive, growth-oriented system, which requires a high degree of competency and dedication from its members. In certain cases, the SCEMS Paramedic will fly with the patient to the appropriate medical facility. Transportation of patients is provided by 21 BLS transport services (with a SCEMS Paramedic on-board if the patient meets ALS criteria), or by ALS helicopter service provided by the Delaware State Police or Christiana LifeNet, each stationed in Sussex County. Our dynamic system handles more the 32,000 ALS responses each year, and due to our geography, 30 to 45-minute transport times are not uncommon. Our summer population dramatically increases as 8 million tourists annually come to enjoy our beautiful Atlantic beaches. Our staff of 117 paramedics and support personnel provide ALS service to a 938 square mile area (the largest of Delaware’s three counties) and to a year-round population of 232,000. SCEMS is a non-transporting EMS agency, using specially designed rapid response vehicles. Founded on January 15, 1991, we work closely with fire department-based BLS services, non-fire department-based BLS services, state, and local police, and are a part of the Delaware State-Wide Paramedic Program. Sussex County EMS (SCEMS) is a government service, providing advanced life support (ALS) care primarily for Sussex County, Delaware. We hope that you appreciate our commitment to you with every interaction that we have. Our motto “Caring People, Quality Service” is lived every day by every one of our employees. ![]() ![]() Whether you are an employee, prospective employee, resident, or visitor I hope that you find the information that you are looking for. ![]() Thank you for visiting our website and exploring our great system.
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