Facilities

With the hiring of our 1st full-time employee in 1988, our heritage began. This Headquarters site has been the one to see the most change over the years. At that time a lone paramedic operating in a chase vehicle could be found in an 8’x10’ room in the back of the 911 call center.

Station Relocation

The center was originally located at 312 Safety Drive underneath what is now the Department of Public Works building. In 2000, with the opening of our Emergency Services Building on Communications Drive, this small basement office was abandoned for a new (but equally cozy) area in our county’s current 911 Center (known as the Public Safety Answering Point). In 2008, the EMS offices were temporarily moved into a FEMA trailer located next to the building.

Current Station 400

An opportunity became available in 2010 when the Maryland State Police Aviation Division relocated their operation to Easton Airport, allowing Station 400 to move across the street into the now-vacant helicopter hangar. The building was modestly modified by converting the original hangar door into three separate vehicle bays, creating space for up to six vehicles along with additional room for storage. Today, Station 400 operates 24/7 and houses a paramedic ambulance and a paramedic supervisor chase vehicle. In response to increasing demands, a second paramedic ambulance has since been added to the fleet. The station also houses a Utility Task Vehicle (UTV) to assist with off-road responses, special events, and incidents in challenging terrain.