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Charleston County Emergency Medical Services (CCEMS) is a department under the directorate of Charleston County Public Safety. We are a third service 9-1-1 response agency who provides medical care and transportation to hospital emergency departments for citizens and visitors to Charleston County. We are a progressive department with focus on quality patient care and being innovative in the way we deliver that care. We utilize six branches within our department to meet the needs of our customers.

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Mission Statement

It is the Mission of Charleston County EMS to provide quality emergency medical care and cooperatively improve response to health needs within our community.

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For all emergencies dial 911

We do not provide routine convalescent transportation, such as taking people home from the hospital or to clinics or private doctor's offices.

Emergency Medical Services Administrative Offices

Lonnie Hamilton, III Public Service Building
Map/Directions4045 Bridge View Drive Suite C204
North Charleston, SC 29405

Phone: (843)202-6700
Fax: (843)202-6712

For billing inquires please contact:
Digitech
PO Box 100112
Columbia, SC 29202-3112
Phone: (866)292-0575

Office Hours:
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Mon. - Fri. 8:30am - 5pm

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Why would I receive a bill from EMS when I am a County taxpayer?

A: Taxes pay for the staffing, vehicles and stations required to provide Emergency Medical Services. User fees help offset the costs of specific equipment and supplies associated with each ambulance call. If you fail to pay your user fee, EMS may collect the fee from your state tax refund using a debt set off program.

Q. What is a Paramedic?

A. There are several different certification levels of Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT). The initial training is that of an EMT Basic which requires around 200 hours of training before testing for national certification. An EMT Advanced performs more technical functions than an EMT Basic, but not as many as a Paramedic performs. EMT Paramedics are the highest level of training and are able to perform more technical functions; they have more than 1,100 hours of training.

A paramedic is a person who usually works outside the hospital to provide initial medical treatment in the event of illness or injury. Paramedics work with many other professionals, such as firefighters, rescue, police, nurses, doctors and others, in order to provide treatment and stabilization to those in crisis. The paramedic is usually an extension of the doctor's knowledge and skill. This means that the paramedic carries out examinations and treatments when a doctor is not available. There must be a high level of trust between the paramedic and the doctor.

Q: Why do I sometimes see ambulances parked at street corners?

A: In order to provide optimal response times, ambulances in Charleston County are strategically positioned to various locations.

Q: Does the County have a helicopter for emergency transport?

A: No. However, County emergency agencies have access to and use of various private helicopter services. Through a cooperative effort, the emergency service agencies in the County have designated scores of suitable helicopter landing sites ranging from large intersections to baseball fields.


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