Lancaster County EMS

04/13/2026

A well-deserved honor! 🚑👏
Lancaster County EMS proudly recognizes Terri Faulkenberry as Paramedic of the Year, presented by VFW Post 12136 Indian Land, for her dedication, professionalism, and commitment to patient care.

04/09/2026

Apply now to join our winning team!

04/03/2026

Ready when it matters most 🚑💙

Lancaster County EMS Station 4 & 9 stands ready to serve our community—day or night.

Proud to be here. Proud to serve.

📸: The Ambiance Group

03/28/2026

Lancaster County EMS Honor Guard
2026 SC EMS Association

Opening Ceremony

03/28/2026

Lancaster County EMS received EMT of the Year and Director of the Year at the South Carolina EMS Symposium.

Congratulations to Sydney Dewey for being awarded 2025 SC EMT of the Year, Clay Catoe for being awarded 2025 SC Director of the Year, and Jeremy Munn and Tinsley Oliver for their outstanding performance in the EMS Competition!

Lancaster County EMS Honor Guard presented colors at the opening ceremony, and presented the EMS Memorial honoring those who we lost in 2025.

We are extremely proud of our service.
Stay tuned for more photos!

02/25/2026

POV: You tell your coworkers you were born before 2000… and suddenly you’re in a museum exhibit 🏛️🚑.

What never gets old? Our promise to serve this community, every single day. ❤️

02/03/2026

𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐌𝐒 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐆𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐚 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

During Winter Storm Gianna, our Lancaster EMS teams answered the call when our community needed them most responding to 138 calls for service throughout the storm from January 31st through February 1st. Through increased voluntary staffing, crews ensured continuous support for our citizens despite challenging conditions and remaining away from their families during this difficult time.
Even with dangerous, icy road conditions, operations were carried out safely and professionally, resulting in zero injuries.

A sincere thank you to our local Public Safety Departments, Department of Transportation, Public Works, County Administration, & County Council for their long hours and dedicated support. It was truly a team effort, and we are grateful to work alongside such committed partners.
Proud of everyone who stepped up to keep our community safe.

02/01/2026

As we settle in for the night, we ask everyone to please stay home, avoid travel if possible, and stay warm. Your patience and cooperation help keep our crews and neighbors safe.
Stay safe, Lancaster County.

Special photo credit to our Director of EMS, Clay Catoe.

As the day comes to a close, we are taking a moment to say thank you.

We are deeply grateful for our first responders and our Public Works teams who have worked through difficult conditions and long hours to keep Lancaster County safe. Their resilience, dedication, and commitment to service reflect the very best of our community.

Lancaster County continues to work alongside our local and state partners to monitor conditions and respond where needed, with public safety as the top priority.

As we settle in for the night, we ask everyone to please stay home, avoid travel if possible, and stay warm. Your patience and cooperation help keep our crews and neighbors safe.
Stay safe, Lancaster County.

Special photo credit to our Director of EMS, Clay Catoe.

01/31/2026

01/26/2026

With temps approaching single digits tonight and melting snow during the day, makes for a dangerous situation for Lancaster County residents. Residents still need to be cautious driving tonight and tomorrow morning.

01/23/2026

Things don’t always go as planned, but Lancaster County Emergency Services is ready to respond and support our community throughout this winter storm. ❄️🚨

01/22/2026

Some of the most common medical calls received during winter storms has to do with home oxygen. Here are some tips to stay prepared and a message from EMS Director Clay Catoe.

-Cold air can worsen shortness of breath, especially in COPD or asthma.
-Cover your nose and mouth with a scarf or mask when outdoors to warm inhaled air.
-Avoid going outside during extreme cold or windy conditions when possible.
-If oxygen feels less effective or breathing suddenly worsens, seek medical help.
-Have a backup oxygen supply (portable tanks) ready at all times.
-Know how long your backup oxygen lasts.
-Register with your electric company as a medical priority customer if possible.
-Keep emergency contacts, oxygen provider info, and prescriptions easily accessible.
-If using a concentrator, ask your supplier about battery backups or generators.