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(00:00):
We've got a big day coming upSaturday at the Fairgrounds with the executive director
of the South Carolina EMS Association,Henry Lewis. Hello, Henry, how
are you doing? Wonderful? Thankyou from having time for me today.
Well, I know that there area lot of things we've been talking about
on w COS, mostly music centricbecause people are very excited about the frontman
(00:20):
coming and also we talk with CoreySmith and Taylor Ingles, South Carolina's own
from rock Hills, South Carolina,if I remember correctly now, But let's
talk specifically with you about other thingsgoing on that day, because it is
going to be a huge family funday for well for South Carolina to celebrate
(00:40):
and salute our emergency medical services personnel. What are some of the things other
than the music on the stage thatwill be going on famili should know about.
So, Jonathan, this is agreat event. We have a parade
of ambulances that's going to go throughdowntown Columbia that's going to start around ten
thirty leading out from Prisma and it'sgoing to go down on Hardin Street to
Gervais, passed by the State House, and then Assembly to the Fairground.
(01:06):
We're going to have those ambulances linedup there for Touch of Truck events and
have a chance for the public tobe able to see the ambulances and talk
with the EMS professionals, the menand women that are out here doing this
work all day, every day.We have a statewide recruitment effort that's ongoing,
so if somebody is interested in whatit would take to join the EMS
workforce, we'll have people on handto help walk them through that process.
(01:26):
Yeah, we have stopped the bleedtraining, we have hands only CPR training,
we have some arts and crafts,bouncy houses for the kids. We've
got food trucks, we've got beveragesof all kinds. So really a good
opportunity just to come out, spendsome time with the family, learn a
little bit more about EMS, andhelp us recognize the over fourteen thousand men
(01:48):
and women that hold the line allday, every day here in South Carolina
and do this important vital work.You know, the Touch of Truck event
is always a lot of fun,especially for the young kids. But I
got to tell you something, whenit comes to like ambulances and those kind
of vehicles, I'm so curious.It's because you never get an opportunity.
You don't want to be in thereto begin with, right, So,
(02:09):
but now on this particular day,I'll have time to actually go and look
and get inside an ambulance and lookat all the things. I mean,
there's so much equipment packed into onevehicle. Absolutely, And we're actually moving
some of our language about our professionaway from transportation because we truly have the
ability to care for so many things. We're just like a hospital er,
(02:31):
just we happen to be able tocome to you instead of you going to
end. Yeah, that's a greatthing about calling an ambulance. I mean,
I can put you in my carand take you to the hospital,
but if you're in an ambulance,you're getting treated on the way, so
you get like those precious minutes,and sometimes with strokes and things like that,
those first precious minutes are the onesthat are really really viable for a
(02:53):
better outcome for the patient, nodoubt. And we have very aggressive protocols
across the state of South Carolina.We're one of the more innovatives in the
country. So I think it's goingto be really eye opening for folks to
see that. And also we're goingto have a couple of our air ambulances
to helicopters and some buses there,so get to see a variety of EMS
vehicles outside of just the what youwould assume to be the ambulance. We
(03:14):
have mass casualty units, we havemotorcycles, we have both fixed wing and
rotor ring aircraft. So a lotmore to it than what you might think
just seeing an ambulance go down theroad. I does even know we had
mass casualty units, Yes, sir, We've got several strategically placed across the
state, and we'll have at leasttwo of them on site. I had
no idea we even had that kindof technology, Yes, sir, Yes,
(03:35):
sir. So in South Carolina weactually have over two hundred and seventy
EMS agencies and over seventeen hundred andeighty permitted vehicles of varying types. EMS
is such a huge and broad umbrella, a different job descriptions, job types,
different skills sets. Thatt'll need itall across the state under the EMS
umbrella. Talk to me about thatfor a minute, because a lot of
(03:57):
young people may be thinking, Idon't really know what I want to do,
want to get out of high school. Maybe there's something that and I
like, maybe they are because weknow medical services is kind of a calling
on your heart. You want toserve other people, and this could be
a perfect opportunity for those kind ofthat kind of calling to get some answers
to go with not only your heart, but your head so you can make
(04:17):
the decision about how you want tospend your life. So our tagline is
actually pursue your purpose. And we'reseeing more and more that EMS is a
great entry level position for health carein general. We'd love for everybody to
make a career out of it,but we understand that some people may have
aspirations to do other aspects of healthcare. But we've talked to physicians,
nurses, you name it that havestarted their career in EMS and the perspective
(04:41):
to knowledge, the value they getfrom our education pathway and the way that
EMS interacts with the community it's reallyinvaluable, and how it translates into other
healthcare. We also like to telleverybody that you know, if what you
envision is blood and guts, maybeisn't your thing. That's okay because EMS,
as you mentioned, several different pathways. We have some non emergent and
(05:02):
inner facility, which really focused ontaking people to prescribe treatment to scheduled transports,
things like that for procedures. Wealso obviously have nine to one one.
We're making a very solid investment inSouth Carolina in the community based paramedics
are mobile integrated healthcare systems which workpreventatively in the communities to go out and
(05:23):
avoid people needing to call an ambulanceby trying them case management take care of
them they're in their environment. Andagain, more programs I don't even know
existed. Absolutely. You mentioned theparade that starts again from Prisma Downtown Prisma
Downtown and it's going to come upHardened Street and then hit Gervaise, go
in front of the State House thereand then hang a left on Assembly and
(05:45):
go to the Fairgrounds. And it'llbe more like a rolling procession than it
will necessarily a parade. We're notgoing to have the roads blocked off and
all of that, but it's justa chance for the vehicles to be able
to make that trek over and thenwe'll have them positioned along with some others.
They're at the State Fairgrounds now.The gates open at the Fairgrounds are
what time? Eleven thirty? Whattime's a first musical event? So a
couple of things about the run ofshow. We just confirmed that our Lieutenant
(06:09):
Governor will be there at twelve o'clockto welcome everybody, so we're really excited
about that. We have a DJand the music going on with all of
the arts and crafts until four,and at four o'clock we're going to start
making some announcements. We have someother surprises and some guest speakers from across
the country that are going to talkabout EMS and recognize the significance of this
fiftieth anniversary event. At five o'clock, Taylor Ingle will take the stage and
(06:31):
then we'll have Corey Smith and thenfinish everything off that evening with the frontmen.
All day fun for the kids,all the things we talked about,
not just the educational opportunities, butfor young kids to come and play because
of Jumpy House and all that kindof stuff. And you're going to have
food trucks, is that the deal. We've got at least ten food trucks
committed, and we've got other stuffgoing on there as well, with some
(06:55):
arts and crafts and one other thing. All kids under twelve get in for
free. We want to make surethat we do have a good showing of
the young people to not just learnand see the ambulance, but in the
event maybe one day they unfortunately haveto be around an ambulance. This is
a nice, safe opportunity for themto see it and be acclimated before an
emergency. Sure heaven forbid and Jonathan. One other thing that we really want
to make sure we emphasize we area nonprofit representing all of the ms in
(07:20):
the state, so all proceeds fromthis event go directly to our scholarship foundation
and our workforce development initiatives. Itis this Saturday at the fair Grounds,
Gates open at eleven thirty. Stufffor the kids, all afternoon music beginning
later in the afternoon, special guests, and all kind of incredible information that
you can garner just by taking thetour of the vehicles or asking the representatives
(07:43):
on hand. Henry, thank youso much for your time. Look forward
to seeing you Saturday. Always greattalking to you. See you soon now.
By the way, you can getyour tickets by texting ems to for
one four four four to purchase yourtickets. You can also purchase them in
person. Henry, remind me howthat works again. Yep. If you
show up day of the event,we'll have the QR codes there. You
can scan the link and buy yourtickets online at the gate. Excellent.
(08:07):
Thanks again my friends, See youSaturday, See you soon. Thank you Jonathan,
We've got a big day coming upSaturday at the Fairgrounds with the executive director
of the South Carolina EMS Association,Henry Lewis. Hello, Henry, how
are you doing? Wonderful? Thankyou from having time for me today.
Well, I know that there area lot of things we've been talking about
on w COS, mostly music centricbecause people are very excited about the frontman
(00:20):
coming and also we talk with CoreySmith and Taylor Ingles, South Carolina's own
from rock Hills, South Carolina,if I remember correctly now, But let's
talk specifically with you about other thingsgoing on that day, because it is
going to be a huge family funday for well for South Carolina to celebrate
(00:40):
and salute our emergency medical services personnel. What are some of the things other
than the music on the stage thatwill be going on famili should know about.
So, Jonathan, this is agreat event. We have a parade
of ambulances that's going to go throughdowntown Columbia that's going to start around ten
thirty leading out from Prisma and it'sgoing to go down on Hardin Street to
Gervais, passed by the State House, and then Assembly to the Fairground.
(01:06):
We're going to have those ambulances linedup there for Touch of Truck events and
have a chance for the public tobe able to see the ambulances and talk
with the EMS professionals, the menand women that are out here doing this
work all day, every day.We have a statewide recruitment effort that's ongoing,
so if somebody is interested in whatit would take to join the EMS
workforce, we'll have people on handto help walk them through that process.
(01:26):
Yeah, we have stopped the bleedtraining, we have hands only CPR training,
we have some arts and crafts,bouncy houses for the kids. We've
got food trucks, we've got beveragesof all kinds. So really a good
opportunity just to come out, spendsome time with the family, learn a
little bit more about EMS, andhelp us recognize the over fourteen thousand men
(01:48):
and women that hold the line allday, every day here in South Carolina
and do this important vital work.You know, the Touch of Truck event
is always a lot of fun,especially for the young kids. But I
got to tell you something, whenit comes to like ambulances and those kind
of vehicles, I'm so curious.It's because you never get an opportunity.
You don't want to be in thereto begin with, right, So,
(02:09):
but now on this particular day,I'll have time to actually go and look
and get inside an ambulance and lookat all the things. I mean,
there's so much equipment packed into onevehicle. Absolutely, And we're actually moving
some of our language about our professionaway from transportation because we truly have the
ability to care for so many things. We're just like a hospital er,
(02:31):
just we happen to be able tocome to you instead of you going to
end. Yeah, that's a greatthing about calling an ambulance. I mean,
I can put you in my carand take you to the hospital,
but if you're in an ambulance,you're getting treated on the way, so
you get like those precious minutes,and sometimes with strokes and things like that,
those first precious minutes are the onesthat are really really viable for a
(02:53):
better outcome for the patient, nodoubt. And we have very aggressive protocols
across the state of South Carolina.We're one of the more innovatives in the
country. So I think it's goingto be really eye opening for folks to
see that. And also we're goingto have a couple of our air ambulances
to helicopters and some buses there,so get to see a variety of EMS
vehicles outside of just the what youwould assume to be the ambulance. We
(03:14):
have mass casualty units, we havemotorcycles, we have both fixed wing and
rotor ring aircraft. So a lotmore to it than what you might think
just seeing an ambulance go down theroad. I does even know we had
mass casualty units, Yes, sir, We've got several strategically placed across the
state, and we'll have at leasttwo of them on site. I had
no idea we even had that kindof technology, Yes, sir, Yes,
(03:35):
sir. So in South Carolina weactually have over two hundred and seventy
EMS agencies and over seventeen hundred andeighty permitted vehicles of varying types. EMS
is such a huge and broad umbrella, a different job descriptions, job types,
different skills sets. Thatt'll need itall across the state under the EMS
umbrella. Talk to me about thatfor a minute, because a lot of
(03:57):
young people may be thinking, Idon't really know what I want to do,
want to get out of high school. Maybe there's something that and I
like, maybe they are because weknow medical services is kind of a calling
on your heart. You want toserve other people, and this could be
a perfect opportunity for those kind ofthat kind of calling to get some answers
to go with not only your heart, but your head so you can make
(04:17):
the decision about how you want tospend your life. So our tagline is
actually pursue your purpose. And we'reseeing more and more that EMS is a
great entry level position for health carein general. We'd love for everybody to
make a career out of it,but we understand that some people may have
aspirations to do other aspects of healthcare. But we've talked to physicians,
nurses, you name it that havestarted their career in EMS and the perspective
(04:41):
to knowledge, the value they getfrom our education pathway and the way that
EMS interacts with the community it's reallyinvaluable, and how it translates into other
healthcare. We also like to telleverybody that you know, if what you
envision is blood and guts, maybeisn't your thing. That's okay because EMS,
as you mentioned, several different pathways. We have some non emergent and
(05:02):
inner facility, which really focused ontaking people to prescribe treatment to scheduled transports,
things like that for procedures. Wealso obviously have nine to one one.
We're making a very solid investment inSouth Carolina in the community based paramedics
are mobile integrated healthcare systems which workpreventatively in the communities to go out and
(05:23):
avoid people needing to call an ambulanceby trying them case management take care of
them they're in their environment. Andagain, more programs I don't even know
existed. Absolutely. You mentioned theparade that starts again from Prisma Downtown Prisma
Downtown and it's going to come upHardened Street and then hit Gervaise, go
in front of the State House thereand then hang a left on Assembly and
(05:45):
go to the Fairgrounds. And it'llbe more like a rolling procession than it
will necessarily a parade. We're notgoing to have the roads blocked off and
all of that, but it's justa chance for the vehicles to be able
to make that trek over and thenwe'll have them positioned along with some others.
They're at the State Fairgrounds now.The gates open at the Fairgrounds are
what time? Eleven thirty? Whattime's a first musical event? So a
couple of things about the run ofshow. We just confirmed that our Lieutenant
(06:09):
Governor will be there at twelve o'clockto welcome everybody, so we're really excited
about that. We have a DJand the music going on with all of
the arts and crafts until four,and at four o'clock we're going to start
making some announcements. We have someother surprises and some guest speakers from across
the country that are going to talkabout EMS and recognize the significance of this
fiftieth anniversary event. At five o'clock, Taylor Ingle will take the stage and
(06:31):
then we'll have Corey Smith and thenfinish everything off that evening with the frontmen.
All day fun for the kids,all the things we talked about,
not just the educational opportunities, butfor young kids to come and play because
of Jumpy House and all that kindof stuff. And you're going to have
food trucks, is that the deal. We've got at least ten food trucks
committed, and we've got other stuffgoing on there as well, with some
(06:55):
arts and crafts and one other thing. All kids under twelve get in for
free. We want to make surethat we do have a good showing of
the young people to not just learnand see the ambulance, but in the
event maybe one day they unfortunately haveto be around an ambulance. This is
a nice, safe opportunity for themto see it and be acclimated before an
emergency. Sure heaven forbid and Jonathan. One other thing that we really want
to make sure we emphasize we area nonprofit representing all of the ms in
(07:20):
the state, so all proceeds fromthis event go directly to our scholarship foundation
and our workforce development initiatives. Itis this Saturday at the fair Grounds,
Gates open at eleven thirty. Stufffor the kids, all afternoon music beginning
later in the afternoon, special guests, and all kind of incredible information that
you can garner just by taking thetour of the vehicles or asking the representatives
(07:43):
on hand. Henry, thank youso much for your time. Look forward
to seeing you Saturday. Always greattalking to you. See you soon now.
By the way, you can getyour tickets by texting ems to for
one four four four to purchase yourtickets. You can also purchase them in
person. Henry, remind me howthat works again. Yep. If you
show up day of the event,we'll have the QR codes there. You
can scan the link and buy yourtickets online at the gate. Excellent.
(08:07):
Thanks again my friends, See youSaturday, See you soon. Thank you Jonathan,
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