Awendaw-McClellanville Fire Department — Awendaw, SC
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Awendaw-McClellanville Fire Department in Awendaw, South Carolina is hiring for Public Education Specialist - EMS. The posted pay is $22–$28 an hour (about $45,760–$58,240 a year at full time). Applications close November 8, 2026 — 5 days from now. Stated requirements: Driver's license (before hire); High school / GED (required); EMT certification (preferred); Paramedic certification (preferred). This is an internal promotional posting.
Among 47 current South Carolina postings on Driftsmoke with a listed salary, this top-of-range pay is higher than 66% of them; the median among them is $52,000/yr.
Awendaw-McClellanville Fire Department has 8 stations. Operational crews work a 48/96 schedule. Pension: state_public_safety. ISO rating Class 4.
Awendaw-McClellanville Fire Department is a combination career and volunteer department protecting 365 square miles of unincorporated Charleston County north of Mount Pleasant, operating seven stations on a 48/96 schedule with an ISO Class 4 rating.
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Summary by Driftsmoke from the official bulletin and department records; the full posting follows below.
| Who can apply | Internal only |
| Driver's license | Before hire |
| High school / GED | Required |
| EMT certification | Preferred |
| Paramedic certification | Preferred |
This position is open for current Regular Full-Time County employees only.
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Charleston County EMS is looking for a dynamic individual to develop and provide education to the public on a variety of EMS related issues, including CPR, Stop-The-Bleed, as well as representing the department at community events. This position will work closely with the EMS Recruitment Officer and be a integral part of the Charleston County EMS Outreach Team.
HIRING HOURLY RANGE: Increase based on County Promotion Procedures
The closing date for applications is Sunday, November 8, 2026 at 11:59pm
** ** ## Duties and Responsibilities The EMS Community Education Specialist will develop and provide education to the public on a variety of EMS related issues and training, including trainings such as CPR and Stop-The-Bleed, and will also represent Charleston County EMS at community and public events. This position, as part of our Charleston County EMS Outreach Team, will pursue opportunities in the community and with other public safety agencies to deliver EMS related information and training, plan events, prepare presentations/exhibits, develop and design educational materials/photography/videos for events. ## Minimum Qualifications Required certifications and licensure: (please attach to your application)
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HS Diploma or GED; Associate’s Degree from an accredited institution preferred AND Three (3) years or more of experience in Education, Marketing, Communications, Community Relations or Public Relations
OR Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work demonstrating relevant EMS leadership experience, proven command and ICS experience, and experience leading multiple units/companies during incidents and disasters
Valid South Carolina Driver’s License indicating a clean DMV record prior to start date
South Carolina Paramedic or EMT Certification preferred
Basic Life Support (BLS) preferred
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) preferred
Charleston County offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package to its employees, including but not limited to: