EMS Week

May 18th-24th, 2008

 

 

Welcome to the

South Carolina EMS

PIER Team Website

 

South Carolina EMS PIER Team

William Tatum, Chairman
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Sponsors
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Upcoming Events
Meeting Schedule
PIER Classes

EMS Week Celebration Parade, Memorial Service & Luncheon

May 20th, 2008 in Columbia, SC

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** SC EMS SYMPOSIUM **

APCO Communications Training Officer Class
 

Links Of Interest
 SC EMS DHEC
SC EMS Regional Offices
Meet The PIER Team
In Memory Of Those Who Served

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 PIER  MISSION
The South Carolina EMS PIER Team is committed to educating and informing the public about their role in a medical emergency; promoting EMS services throughout South Carolina to the public and decision-makers; and to the prevention of injury.

                   

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What is PIER?
PIER, an acronym for Public Information, Education and Relations in EMS, is a nationally recognized program designed to help the EMS service manage its image, while educating the public about EMS.
 
PIER is a combination of three different elements:

Public Information -- Public information is "news." For example, the facts about an issue of public concern or a major incident in your community, or routine communications such as announcing upcoming events, or a presentation on your annual budget and projected needs would all be considered public information.

Public Education -- Public education imparts knowledge or training in specific skills. For example, teaching basic life-saving techniques, how to call for help properly, bicycle safety or briefing public officials about the importance of your service to your community are all public education activities.

Public Relations -- Public relations is the process of shaping public opinion. Public relations is a part of every aspect of your service, from public information and public education activities to the appearance and attitude of your personnel and appearance of your vehicles and buildings.

Emergency Medical Services are highly visible, and therefore influential organizations. The individual EMS member is playing an increasingly important role in shaping the public's image of their EMS service. That is where PIER comes into play.