Emergencies requiring medical assistance in Charleston County are handled by Charleston County's Emergency Medical Service, a county department. If an emergency requires rescue efforts, such as responding to water or drowning accidents, the Charleston County Volunteer Rescue Squad is available.

Charleston County EMS
Lonnie Hamilton, III Public Services Building
4045 Bridge View Drive
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 202-6700
(843) 202-6712 (Fax)

Charleston County Volunteer Rescue Squad
P.O. Box 5012
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 744-6221