(COLUMBIA, S.C.) — The South Carolina EMS Association (SCEMSA) will host an EMS Appreciation Celebration in honor of the 50th Anniversary of National EMS Week on May 25 at the South Carolina State Fairgrounds in Columbia, 1200 Rosewood Dr. The event will showcase a statewide ambulance procession, family fun day with Stop the Bleed and CPR demos, an interactive Touch-a-Truck display, and a concert featuring Taylor Ingle, Corey Smith, and The Frontmen-Larry Steward of Restless Heart, Richie McDonald formerly of Lonestar, and Tim Rushlow formerly of Little Texas.
"EMS personnel are the unsung heroes in our communities, and we are thrilled to be able to celebrate their incredible work during National EMS Week," said Henry Lewis, Executive Director of SCEMSA. "The EMS Appreciation Celebration is a chance for us to recognize the hard work and dedication of these men and women, and we hope that this event will help raise awareness about the critical role of EMS services in our communities."
National EMS Week is an annual event that recognizes the dedication of EMS personnel and the critical role they play in our communities. SCEMSA is proud to be able to celebrate this milestone anniversary with the EMS Appreciation Celebration and hopes that this event will help raise awareness about the importance of EMS services in South Carolina and beyond. SCEMSA plans to offer special perks to EMS personnel with valid credentials who attend the event.
This event is open to the public, and SCEMSA invites everyone to join them in celebrating the hardworking EMS personnel throughout South Carolina.
What: EMS Appreciation Celebration
When: May 25, 2024 (Procession begins at 10:30 a.m. Event gates open 11:30 a.m.) Where: 1200 Rosewood Dr. Columbia SC, 29201
Who: Emergency Medical Service Personnel
Why: To celebrate and honor the contributions of EMS personnel.
Admission is $15 per person, and children 12 and under get in free. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit EMS Appreciation Celebration (scemsa.org)
About the South Carolina EMS Association (SCEMSA)
The South Carolina EMS Association (SCEMSA) is a nonprofit organization committed to creating a unified voice for EMS providers across all sectors in the state of South Carolina. Our mission is to advance EMS through advocacy, collaboration, and education. No matter what sector of EMS you work in, we will work for you and your colleagues to foster a safe and successful environment in which every provider can thrive. Learn more at scemsa.org.
