Burke County Emergency Services
Shannon Abraham is a highly experienced professional in emergency medical services, currently serving as a Sergeant Paramedic at Burke County Emergency Services since March 2012, providing advanced life support (ALS) treatment in pre-hospital settings. In addition, Shannon holds the position of Executive Director at No 911 Left Behind, a non-profit organization established in 2015 to support responders dealing with PTSD. Prior roles include Paramedic/FTO at Burke County Emergency Services, Program Coordinator at Lincoln County Parks & Recreation, and Lead Paramedic at Emergency Medical Foundation. Educational qualifications include an Associate of Applied Science in Emergency Medical Services from Daytona State College and a degree in Health & Fitness Science from Catawba Valley Community College.
Burke County Emergency Services
Our Mission To provide effective leadership and coordination in a comprehensive all hazards approach to natural and man made emergencies, through the provision of high quality EMS, 911 communications, Fire Services, and Emergency Management to the citizens of Burke County.