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John Sammons

AAS, NRP
Advanced Practice Paramedic
Wake County EMS

John Sammons is an Advanced Practice Paramedic, Relief District Chief, and Peer Support Team Member with Wake County EMS in Raleigh, North Carolina. Bringing over 25 years of emergency services experience to the field, his career spans roles as a firefighter, Field Training Officer, operational supervisor, and EMS educator. A graduate of the inaugural NAEMT Lighthouse Leadership Program, John now serves on its advisory committee. He is a dedicated advocate for mentorship, leadership, professional development, and clinician well-being, as well as an active author, speaker, and podcast guest contributing regularly to industry publications and conferences.

2026 Sessions

The Wake Way: Advanced Practice Paramedics in the City of Oaks

As EMS systems face rising call volumes, deployment challenges, and hospital overcrowding, Mobile Integrated Health and Community Paramedicine programs offer a patient-centered approach to reducing unnecessary ambulance utilization while ensuring optimal patient care. In this session, Wake County EMS shares the origin, structure, and clinical outcomes of its Advanced Practice Paramedic (APP) program. Guided by a mission of prompt, compassionate, and clinically excellent care, the program operates on three core pillars: Respond, Reduce, and Redirect. Attendees will learn how Wake County built a community paramedicine model that supports field crews, addresses social determinants of health, and connects patients with the right care at the right time.

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Friday, October 02 8:30–9:30 AM
Faculty

John Sammons

AAS, NRP
Advanced Practice Paramedic
Wake County EMS

John Sammons is an Advanced Practice Paramedic, Relief District Chief, and Peer Support Team Member with Wake County EMS in Raleigh, North Carolina. Bringing over 25 years of emergency services experience to the field, his career spans roles as a firefighter, Field Training Officer, operational supervisor, and EMS educator. A graduate of the inaugural NAEMT Lighthouse Leadership Program, John now serves on its advisory committee. He is a dedicated advocate for mentorship, leadership, professional development, and clinician well-being, as well as an active author, speaker, and podcast guest contributing regularly to industry publications and conferences.
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