Greenwood County EMS

03/08/2024

Congratulations Noella and Jessy!

Congratulations to our incredible team members, Noella Polatty and Jessy Tolbert, on achieving their Paramedic certification! Noella and Jessy have been serving Greenwood County as EMTs, and we couldn't be prouder to see them reach this significant milestone in their careers.

Join us in celebrating their success and the continuous growth of our EMS family!

To become part of our dynamic EMS team, apply today: https://bit.ly/3V9q6nh.

11/15/2023

We would like to thank Cub Scout Pack 96 for letting us come out tonight to show off our ambulance and teach these great kids some first aid.

08/03/2023

Be confident in consistent care. Greenwood County EMS’s dedication to ensuring heart attack and stroke patients have access to best practices and life-saving care has earned us a Mission: Lifeline EMS Gold Achievement Award. 🏆 🚑

The Mission: Lifeline® EMS Gold Achievement Award is awarded to EMS agencies that demonstrate a consistent commitment to delivering high-quality care for patients in the critical moments of a heart attack or stroke. ❤️ 💚

🔗 To learn more about this outstanding achievement, visit https://bit.ly/3DCfQKy

07/26/2023

📢 Greenwood County is taking a giant leap forward in caring for our Emergency Medical Services (EMS) team and our community. 🚑💚

We are thrilled to announce an innovative change to our EMS work schedule, set to take effect by October. This new schedule, designed with the well-being of our dedicated EMS employees in mind, will be a game-changer for both team members and the residents of Greenwood County.

The new EMS work schedule, aptly named the Extended Responder Schedule (ERS) for the extended off-duty time, represents a major commitment to our dedicated EMS staff's work-life balance and welfare.

Under this innovative arrangement, our EMTs and paramedics will work for 24 hours, followed by 48 hours off-duty, work an additional 24 hours, and then enjoy an extended 96 hours off (equivalent to four days).

This progressive schedule will promote employee well-being and ensure they return to work recharged and ready to deliver the best possible care to our residents.

🔗 For more information on our new ERS schedule and ongoing EMS projects, visit https://bit.ly/43L4zSy.

📩 To apply for a new ERS schedule position, visit https://bit.ly/3QpwgLW.

07/14/2023

Greenwood County Emergency Management is pleased to announce the launch of the Genasys Emergency Management (GEM) mass notification system, powered by Genasys, Inc.

This new system will replace CodeRED and serve as the primary communication tool for public safety topics, including severe weather alerts, evacuation notices, missing person reports, and other critical information.

GEM is set to go live on July 15, 2023, and all residents are encouraged to sign up for alerts to ensure they receive timely emergency notifications.

For more information visit: https://bit.ly/43nmezD

To register, visit: https://bit.ly/44KHsss.

For frequently asked questions, visit: https://bit.ly/3NRgU1U.

05/24/2023

Thank you to the staff and residents of Emerald Gardens Assisted Living & Memory Care for dropping off some treats for our EMS crews. We are truly grateful for your support.

05/15/2023

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04/26/2023

Greenwood County EMS along with Greenwood County Fire had some great training today. This is one of those things we hope never to do, but are grateful for the training.

03/16/2023

🚑 Greenwood County EMS is hiring paramedics. Come join our team. 🚑

Serve your community and be an everyday hero. Apply today at https://bit.ly/3QpwgLW.

12/23/2022

Main Street United Methodist will be opening as a warming shelter Friday night for anyone in need. Cots and blankets will be provided by the Red Cross. Please spread the word.

06/27/2022

Do not be alarmed if liquid water drops begin falling from the sky today. This phenomenon is actually not as rare as you might think for June, it's just been awhile since most of us have seen it. Rain chances will remain elevated for much of the week.

06/09/2022

Very warm temperatures are expected next week, with plenty of 100 to 105 heat index values Tuesday through Thursday. Near record temperatures are expected on Wednesday, June 15.