FAQs

What is a Paramedic?: A paramedic is a person that 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.

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Emergency Services

1. How do I contact the Emergency Services Director?: The Director can be contacted by calling (803) 914-2152 or (803) 914-2151 or by visiting 703 Second Street West, Hampton.

2. How may I contact Emergency Services for non-emergency information?: The number to contact is (803) 914-2150. The office is open Monday thru Friday from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Crews are at the station after hours unless they are on an emergency call.

3. How many calls does Emergency Services receive a year?: Hampton County ES averages 3,000 calls for an ambulance per year.

4. What are the capabilities of our ambulances and staff?: Hampton County is a licensed advance life support system. The ambulances are equipped to manage and maintain patients from the scene to the hospital. We carry all the necessary drugs and equipment to manage everything from heart attacks to major trauma patients.

5. Why does Hampton County need so many ambulances?: Hampton County Emergency Medical Services is a licensed advanced life support service. The system has won several awards including the prestigious South Carolina large EMS system of the year. We respond to an average of three thousand calls a year with a dedicated staff and fleet of ambulances in the county.
We provide advanced life support services 24/7 out of 3 stations; Hampton, Estill and Yemassee. Not all ambulances in our area are owned by Hampton County. Hampton County ambulances are clearly marked on the front, back and sides of the unit. Many of the ambulances operating in Hampton County are operated by a for profit private ambulance service.

6. Why do I see ambulances parked at local restaurants?: Ambulances crews in Hampton County are on duty 24 hours a day. If you see an ambulance at a restaurant the crew is having a meal, however they are available to respond in case of a medical emergency.

7. What is a Paramedic?: A paramedic is a person that 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.