Mission Charleston County Emergency Medical Services (CCEMS) provides prompt, efficient, and effective emergency medical care and transportation to the citizens of and visitors to the County of Charleston. Responsibilities Provide emergency lifesaving care to people who are seriously ill or injured Transport patients to local hospital emergency departments Operate ambulances and Quick Response Vehicles to support these services Provide a variety of educational programs to the public on many safety issues General Information Charleston County Emergency Medical Services Department (CCEMS) is a county operated service that is the sole 9-1-1 EMS provider for Charleston County South Carolina. CCEMS is an Advanced Life Support 9-1-1 EMS provider. We respond to over 60,000 calls for service each year covering over 1,100 square miles with a rapidly expanding population and workforce. This LinkedIn account is only for public information and related news only. All content and comments posted to this official Charleston County EMS LinkedIn site are subject to public disclosure laws. Posted comments do not necessarily reflect the views or position of Charleston County EMS or Charleston County Government. This site is not monitored for emergencies, if you have an emergency, CALL or TEXT 9-1-1 to save a life, stop a crime, or report a fire.