Kershaw County Emergency Medical Services

10/31/2026

🚑 COMMUNITY NOTICE: MULTI-AGENCY TRAINING EXERCISE 🚑

On Monday, November 2, Kershaw County EMS units will join the Kershaw County School District, local law enforcement, and area fire departments for an active shooter response training exercise at Lugoff-Elgin High School from 7:30 AM until 12:00 PM.

Joint exercises like this allow our pre-hospital providers to practice rapid triage, coordinated tactical response, and unified command alongside our fellow public safety partners in realistic conditions.

What you need to know:

* THIS IS ONLY A DRILL. There is no actual emergency, incident, or active threat to the public.

* Routine EMS operations will not be affected. 911 emergency medical coverage across Kershaw County will remain at full operational capacity throughout the morning.

* All Kershaw County school campuses are closed to students on Monday for a scheduled Professional Development Day, and the Lugoff-Elgin High School grounds will remain closed to all visitors during the drill.

* Increased emergency presence:

Neighbors and drivers along Highway 1 and nearby roadways will see and hear a heightened presence of ambulances, police cruisers, fire apparatus, and first responders.

We thank the Lugoff-Elgin community for your support and patience as we train together to protect our schools and residents.

10/20/2026

Congratulations to our public safety partners!! Well deserved!

10/20/2026

Congratulations to Kairi Baker for being named EMT of the Year by the Lugoff Optimist Club! 🏆🚑

Kairi, thank you for always having a smile on your face, and honoring our service with grace and professionalism. We are lucky to have you on our team!

Special thanks to Lugoff Optimist Club for hosting such an amazing event every year to honor all of our community's first responders. 👏❤️

10/03/2026

🚑 September by the numbers: Kershaw County EMS

Throughout September, our crews handled 907 calls, made 752 patient contacts, and provided 596 patient transports. Behind every number is a person, a family, and a team ready to help.

💡 Did you know? September’s call volume averaged approximately one call every 48 minutes, around the clock!

📍 Camden (Zone I) was our busiest zone, accounting for 289 calls—nearly one-third of the month’s total.

We also welcomed two new team members and answered four mutual aid calls to support neighboring counties.

Check out our monthly snapshot below, and thank you for trusting us to care for our community. ❤️💙

Excellence in care, Strength in team, Devoted to community, Driven by self

10/01/2026

🚑 Learning, Growing, and Bringing It Home!

Members of our team are in Orlando this week attending EMS World Expo 2026, one of the largest EMS conferences in the country!

Throughout the week, our team has participated in a variety of hands-on courses and educational sessions, including prehospital ultrasound (POCUS), the EMS Leadership Academy, Stop the Bleed, and prehospital blood administration training.

Beyond the classroom, EMS World Expo gives our team the opportunity to explore the latest EMS technology, equipment, and innovations from across the industry. We’ve been able to get hands-on with new products, learn about emerging technologies, and see firsthand how new equipment could help improve patient care and support our providers in the field.

The Expo also provides an invaluable opportunity to connect directly with many of the vendors and industry partners who support our agency. Building these relationships allows us to ask questions, provide feedback from the field, learn about upcoming advancements, and make more informed decisions about the equipment and technology we use every day.

Our team has gained a tremendous amount of knowledge and new ideas this week, but the most important part comes next: bringing it all back home. We look forward to sharing what we’ve learned with our fellow providers and using these experiences to continue advancing the care we provide to the citizens and visitors of Kershaw County.

Investing in our people, exploring new technology, and building strong partnerships all contribute to a stronger EMS system for our community. 🚑

09/02/2026

Congratulations to Brian!!

Congratulations to Brian Moak and Thank You for 10 Years of Service with Kershaw County Emergency Medical Services and to the citizens of Kershaw County! We appreciate you! 🇺🇸

08/29/2026

Kershaw County EMS extends our deepest condolences to the Columbia Police Department following the line-of-duty death of Officer Christopher M. DeLong.

Our hearts are with Officer DeLong’s family, friends, fellow officers, and the entire Columbia Police Department as they mourn this unimaginable loss. We also continue to keep the injured officer, their family, and all those affected by today’s events in our thoughts.

Although our uniforms, roles, and jurisdictions may differ, those who serve in public safety share a common commitment to protecting and caring for our communities. Today, the men and women of Kershaw County EMS stand alongside our brothers and sisters at the Columbia Police Department as they honor one of their own.

Officer DeLong, thank you for your service, courage, and sacrifice. Your dedication to the community you served will not be forgotten.

End of Watch: August 29, 2026

Rest easy, Officer DeLong. 💙🖤

08/22/2026

Come join this fantastic team of Firefighters 🚒 🔥!

🚒 NOW HIRING FIREFIGHTERS! 🚒

Ready to serve your community and make a difference every day?

Kershaw County Fire Service is accepting applications for Full-Time Firefighters. Join a team dedicated to protecting the citizens of Kershaw County while building a rewarding career in the fire service.

✅ Starting Salary: $44,700 (includes OT & holiday pay)
✅ Additional incentive pay available
✅ 24/48 shift schedule
✅ Medical insurance, retirement, paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
✅ Opportunities for training and career advancement

Apply today through Kershaw County Human Resources: https://www.kershaw.sc.gov/Home/Components/JobPosts/Job/1519/41

Courage. Commitment. Dedication.

Join KCFS. 🚒🔥

08/07/2026

Thank you C**t, the Dodge came out amazing!! We cannot wait to see what you have in store for our Side x Side and Mini Trailer!

08/04/2026

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We had a wonderful time being guests at the Iglesia Pentecostal de Jesucristo M.I Ebenezer
Christian Church ⛪️, located in Lugoff, as a way to spread awareness and get involved with the community!

We appreciate all the wonderful people, the delicious food offered to us , and the chance to show the tools we use for life saving treatment!

If you would like to have Kershaw County EMS 🚑 as guests, or inquire about CPR courses, send us a message or leave a comment down below!