Aiken County Department of Emergency Services

08/10/2026

Matt has officially leveled up to Advanced EMT! 🎉

This is one of those accomplishments that doesn’t happen overnight. It takes a lot of time, studying, determination, and probably more than a few moments of wondering why you decided to do this in the first place. 👏

We are excited to see Matt take this next step in his EMS career and couldn’t be more proud of the work he put in to get here.

07/14/2026

06/25/2026

🎉Please help us shout out our congratulations to Brandi because all of her hard work has paid off! 🚑
Obtaining a higher certification isn't easy. It takes dedication, studying, and perseverance. We are so proud of you. You did it!

06/18/2026

It’s a big world—until two of your own unexpectedly cross paths while away from home.

We’re incredibly proud to work alongside these two amazing people. They both share a commitment to service that extends beyond their roles here at Aiken County. Thank you for representing dedication, professionalism, and selfless service wherever life takes you.

06/05/2026

It's National County Government Month!
Join us as we highlight a few of the many important departments of Aiken County Government - working every day to serve our community.

06/01/2026

It’s hard to imagine Aiken County EMS without Ed’s hat, his willingness to help, and the occasional “I plum forgot.”

Today, we say “see you later” to Captain Ed Eidson as he retires after 31 years of service to Aiken County.

For more than three decades, Ed has been the kind of person who never hesitated to lend a hand when it was needed. Whether it was teaching auto extrication, fixing equipment, or supporting coworkers through critical incidents, he was always ready to help.

We’re grateful for the 31 years of dedication and friendship he has given to Aiken County EMS—and yes, for the countless times we've watched him turn bright red while he's giggling.

Enjoy retirement, Ed. You’ve certainly earned it.

05/28/2026

Since this is the last day of school year, we thought it would be a fun time to thank Mrs. B and Mrs. Rice from Jefferson Elementary School for giving us the opportunity to come spend time with their students this week 🚑💙

We brought an ambulance for the kids to explore, talked about what EMS does, and had fun along the way. The smiles and spontaneous toad visit made the morning even more memorable!

05/27/2026

Please help us congratulate Stephen Farina on being named our Paramedic of the Year! 🎉

Stephen’s dedication to patient care and passion for the EMS profession make him an invaluable part of our department. Over the past several years, he has played a key role in our guideline committee, helping ensure our providers have strong, up-to-date pathways to deliver the best possible care to our patients.

Known for his friendly personality, love of all things nerdy, and ability to teach without making it feel like teaching, Stephen is always willing to help new employees grow and succeed. Whether he’s talking medicine, D&D, or helping someone through a tough call, he’s someone people know they can count on.

We’re proud to have him on our team — congratulations, Stephen! 🚑💙

05/26/2026

Please help us congratulate Kayla Wolfe on being named our Basic EMT of the Year! 🎉

Kayla’s kindness, steady presence, and genuine care for others make her an incredible part of our department. She has a quiet way of making patients feel comfortable and supported, and her compassion shines through on every call she responds to.

Known for being a friend to everyone she meets, Kayla has a special gift for working with our special needs community, bringing patience, understanding, and a warm smile to those interactions. And if there’s a cat involved somewhere along the way, even better.

We’re proud to have the privilege to work along side her — congratulations, Kayla! 🚑💙