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Emergency Services
The function of Emergency Services is to protect life, limb, property, and the environment in a timely and professional manner with the highest quality of emergency service for the citizens of Hampton County.
Goals
- Continue growth in public education program including CPR and First Aid courses
- Act as the lead with the various public safety agencies in the transition to the 800 mhz radio communication
- Look for ways to improve employee retention
- CPR/First Aid to communities and businesses
- Safe Kids Program
- First Responder Training
- Health Fairs
- Poison Prevention
- Public Blood Pressure checks
EMS, with grant monies from the state DUI fund, has purchased and issued Kevlar ballistic vests to EMS crew members. These vest are very similar to ones used by law enforcement and provides a layer of security to our crews. Often EMS are on the same scenes with law enforcement. The vest will add that layer of security for those situations that may potentially turn dangerous.
Air Methods and its partnership with Hampton County has upgraded our aircraft to a larger unit with increased lift capabilities. This allows us to lift far heavier loads than the previous aircraft. “Big Bird” went into service on Thursday, March 22 in Hampton County. The pilots and mechanics went through the required training for operations of this unit. The unit was not here long before it transported its first patient and has been a busy aircraft since. The base manager stated that last month, Life Net Four located here in Hampton, was its busiest base in the state.
Thanks to Hampton County Council and Administration, Hampton County residents that use the service will only have their insurance billed and will not be responsible for any amounts out-of-pocket above that. The first 6 months of data shows that it has saved county residents slightly over two million dollars in out-of-pocket monies; which is the money you would pay after insurance costs. This is accomplished through the partnership and membership between Hampton County and Air methods.
It is through programs as this that Hampton County residents have access to critical care hospitals in the low country with most cases arriving at those facilities in less than an hour from the 911 call. For trauma, stroke and heart attacks, time is critical and the rapid arrival at these facilities are producing great patient outcomes with more patients surviving and returning to a normal life.