Emergency Medical Services Division

Mission

Our mission is to be the guiding light in meeting the healthcare needs of our County's citizens and visitors. We are committed to delivering exceptional advanced life support services, fostering education, and implementing prevention programs that reflect our core values and collective vision for a healthier community.

Values

Service: We are passionately dedicated to aiding the sick and injured, delivering superior care to our patients and community with exceptional skill, profound empathy, and unwavering compassion.

Quality: Our patients are at the heart of everything we do, driving us to achieve and uphold the highest standards of excellence in every facet of our service.

People: Our paramedics, along with our valued partners who include EMTs, volunteers, physicians, nurses, and students, are the lifeblood of our organization. They are the champions of our success and the pillars of our reputation. We honor them with respect, dignity, and courtesy, cultivating a collaborative and enriching environment for all.

Stewardship: Our mission requires us to manage our resources with wisdom and integrity, ensuring transparency and accountability to the public and the communities we serve.

Integrity: We are committed to maintaining the highest levels of honesty and fairness in all our relationships, building trust and respect with our team, partners, and the broader healthcare community.

Deputy Chief John A. Tinger
Assistant Director, Kent County Department of Public Safety
Division of Emergency Medical Services
email: john.tinger@kentcountyde.gov
phone: 302-735-2180