Department of Emergency Services
The mission of the Department of Emergency Services (DES) is to provide high quality, timely, and effective emergency services to all residents and visitors to Dorchester County. DES has three divisions: Emergency Communications, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), and Emergency Management.
Leadership![](https://dorchestercountymd.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/DoCo-DES-Patch-232x300.jpg)
Vacant
Emergency Communications Division Chief
Debbie Wheedleton
EMS Division Chief
Dr. Steven White
Medical Director
James Windsor
Emergency Management Planner