SC EMS PIER Team, Inc.

SC EMS Week Celebration Event - May 21st, 2013
SC State Museum - 301 Gervais St, Columbia SC 29201
Parade Line Up 1000-1030hrs
Corner of Sumter St and Calhoun St Downtown Columbia
Parade begins @ 1030hrs
Time of Rememberance of those lost in 2012 @ 1100hrs
Luncheon and Guest Speaker begins @ 1130 hrs
All participants will have access to the State Museum afterwards
Register on the Events Page

The Foundations of PIER

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 are 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 vehiclesand buildings.

Sponsors

Trident Medical Center
9330 Medical Plaza DR
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 797-7000
Summerville Medical Center
295 Midland Parkway
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 832-5100
Moncks Corner Medical Center
401 North Live Oak Dr, Hwy 17A
Moncks Corner, SC 29461
(843) 761-8721

Meducare

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

The SC 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.