History of SCEMS

1989-1990

The Delaware State Legislature introduces and passes legislation to create a statewide paramedic system that was signed by then Governor Castle.

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1990

Sussex County hires Bill Stevenson and develops what was then called Sussex County Paramedics.

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1991

Sussex County Paramedics begins Advanced Life Support.

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1992

SCEMS places Station 105 in service.

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1995

Sussex County EMS Hazardous Materials Medical Response Team placed in service.

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2000

Station 106 dedicated during EMS Week.

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2001

Sussex County EMS celebrates 10 years of service.

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2005

The 1st class of SCEMS students graduate from Delaware Technical and Community College.

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Sussex County celebrates the opening of Medic 107 and Troop 5 at the Adams-Ewing Public Safety Complex.

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Sussex County EMS competes in the JEMS Games, capturing a Gold Medal in 2005 and Silver in 2006.

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2006

SCEMS members from the first class and original ten medics honored by the Sussex County Council during “Sussex County EMS Appreciation Day”.

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2007

Medic 103 relocated from its original location in the Stockley Center to a new facility in Dagsboro. This new facility also houses the Special Operations Section, including the Hazardous Materials Medical Team, Special Events and Bicycle Medic Operation, and Public Information, Education and Relations Team, as well as WMD resources. It also features a fully equipped exercise facility for use of both on-and off-duty personnel.

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2008

With the relocation of Medic 103, Medic 108 transitioned from a part- to a full-time unit, stationed in the Georgetown area. It is temporarily housed at the Paramedic Administration Building. The Sussex County Council purchased a building in the nearby Cinderberry complex, which later becomes the permanent home of both Medic 108 and the Technical Services Division.

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