Meet the Bissette Family

Allison Bissette is an EMS training Captain with Johnston County Emergency Services EMS Division, with nearly two decades of experience in emergency services. Allison is a single parent to a medically complex daughter, Avery. Avery has a rare genetic condition. Allison has a strong passion for pediatric emergency care as a paramedic. She has extensive experience as a Pediatric Emergency Care Coordinator (PECC), a North Carolina EMS for Children Advisory Council member, a Safe Kids Coalition Coordinator, a Child Fatality Prevention Team member, and a regional crisis management team member. Allison worked with the EMSC to secure Carter Kits for every EMS unit in her EMS system. She has provided multiple trainings on Carter Kits for various public safety agencies. Allison has a Bachelor’s in Emergency Medicine from Western Carolina University. Allison volunteers annually with a Night to Shine Prom, she also is a volunteer softball coach in her community.