Charleston County EMS was recognized at the South Carolina EMS Association Symposium with the 2023 System of the Year Award (Category II – Large) on Friday, March 8th. This award is a great honor and a testament to the dedication of the department’s staff.
To receive this award, an ambulance service in South Carolina must exemplify outstanding professionalism and service to its community. Examples of these contributions might include:
- Exceptional programs/results in training of personnel.
- Significant contribution to citizen awareness for injury prevention, EMS access, and EMS career opportunities.
- Significant awareness by the community of importance of the local EMS system and/or professionalism of employees.
“I am incredibly proud of our staff for the work that they do for our community,” said EMS Director David Abrams. “The dedicated personnel at Charleston County EMS represent the nation’s best, and they each deserve this recognition for their innovation, dedication, and results in improving emergency medicine in our community.”
"The men and women at Charleston County EMS are dedicated to providing exceptional emergency medical care to the residents and visitors of Charleston County," said Deputy County Administrator Eric Watson. "This award is a testament to their commitment, hard work and the unwavering support they receive from Charleston County Government and Charleston County Council."
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