Pinnacle Emergency Training Solutions

Pinnacle Emergency Training Solutions Providing specialized training for first responders, to equip them w/ skills, knowledge, & confidence to excel in high-pressure roles.

Programs align w/ current protocols, standards, & real-world situations to build competent & accountable providers. Owned & Operated by longtime colleagues William Blanchard & Michael Barnes. We both have our Level II Paramedic Instructor and have a like minded desire to provide top tier training and less focus on just checklists. We are dedicated to holding ourselves to the highest standard & onl

y hiring the best of the best educators to ensure that our students not only receive the required training, but leave as a better provider/professional.

08/11/2026

Big things are coming soon! Email [email protected] to be added to the updates!

A little late but congratulations  to Pinnacle T-Ball Team made it through their season!  🥎⚾️
06/13/2026

A little late but congratulations to Pinnacle T-Ball Team made it through their season! 🥎⚾️

EMS Week is more than a celebration — it’s a reminder of the dedication, sacrifice, and compassion shown by EMS professi...
05/21/2026

EMS Week is more than a celebration — it’s a reminder of the dedication, sacrifice, and compassion shown by EMS professionals every day.

Behind every response is a person willing to answer the call at someone else’s worst moment. Long shifts, missed holidays, difficult calls, and countless unseen acts of service are all carried with a commitment to helping others.

At Pinnacle Emergency Training Solutions, we want to recognize every EMT, AEMT, Paramedic, dispatcher, educator, preceptor, and responder who continues to show up and serve with purpose.

Strong minds. Strong bodies. Ready to serve.

Thank you for all that you do — not just during EMS Week, but every day.

It's almost time for Will Blanchard's presentation at NC EMS EXPO.
05/05/2026

It's almost time for Will Blanchard's presentation at NC EMS EXPO.

05/02/2026
05/01/2026

Safe travels for our CoFounders Michael and Will as they go to the State Conference.

04/29/2026

We’ve spent years taking care of everyone else while ignoring what it’s doing to us. Burnout. Divorce. Su***de. We’ve normalized it like it’s just part of the job.

It’s not.

We don’t need another awareness campaign.
We need action. We need ownership. We need people inside our ranks willing to step up and lead when it comes to mental wellness.

That’s what this course is about.

The Mental Health Resilience Officer Course is coming to AB Tech Woodfin Campus in Asheville, NC and it’s built for those who are ready to stop talking about the problem and start being part of the solution.

Led by Brad Lawson, author of Dancing with Darkness: A First Responder’s Fight for Light and the creator of the First Responder Mental Wellness Summit through The PIERCE Foundation.

Two opportunities for this course: June 1 or June 2. 0800–1700. 23 Canoe Ln Asheville NC
One day. Meaningful conversations while learning new tools to help your people.

You’ll walk away better equipped to recognize the signs, support your people, and take control of your own mental wellness before it takes control of you.

NAEMT card fee is $10.

To register: [email protected]

This is how we change the culture. Not from the outside. From within.

No one is coming to save us.
So we start saving ourselves.

04/21/2026

This is for all those who use Imagetrend to input fire reports. We will be discussing the changes that they made this ye...
03/18/2026

This is for all those who use Imagetrend to input fire reports. We will be discussing the changes that they made this year. Please share!

Last month we did the Whole Responder class, and it seemed to be very well received.  The conversations were real, the e...
03/11/2026

Last month we did the Whole Responder class, and it seemed to be very well received. The conversations were real, the engagement was strong, and it was clear that this message is something many of us in emergency services need to hear.
Because of that, we’re offering it again on March 20.
This class goes beyond protocols and certifications. It’s about why we make the decisions we make, the limits we place on ourselves, and how we can intentionally build a better, more fulfilling life in and out of the responder world.
If you’re looking to:
âś” Reconnect with purpose
âś” Understand the mindset behind change
âś” Walk away with practical tools to improve your life and career
…this class is for you.
đź“… March 20
🎓 Continuing Education Available
📍 In-person
Seats are limited. If you’re interested, reach out or follow the registration details on the flyer.

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Ahoskie, NC
27910

Telephone

+18663456584

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