Special Events EMTs and Paramedics

Carolina First EMS is standing up a Special Events Division and hiring South Carolina certified EMTs and paramedics for event medical work across the Midlands, beginning with the 2026 South Carolina State Fair.

Pay

• Paramedic: $30.00 per hour base, plus a $10.00 per hour event differential, so $40.00 per hour on event shifts
• EMT: $22.00 per hour base, plus a $10.00 per hour event differential, so $32.00 per hour on event shifts
• Overtime at time and a half for hours over 40 in a workweek
• Paid as a W2 employee, not 1099

Schedule

South Carolina State Fair, October 15 to 25, 2026

• Eleven days at the State Fairgrounds in Columbia
• Full day shifts, roughly 12 to 15 hours
• Most crew members work 3 to 4 shifts across the run, not all 11 days

Beyond the Fair: This is a standing division, not a one-time detail. Members get first call on our year-round event work: festivals, sporting events, concerts, fight cards, and other standby coverage across the Midlands.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and standby coverage at events, in a First Aid station and roaming on foot
• Work as part of a crew under an on-site Event Medical Supervisor
• Move patients to First Aid, including by wheelchair
• Staff a dedicated ALS transport ambulance as assigned
• Document every patient encounter in our electronic patient care record

Requirements

• Current South Carolina EMT or Paramedic certification in good standing
• Current CPR certification; paramedics also need ACLS
• Valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screen
• Able to stand and walk for extended periods, work outdoors in variable weather, and lift and move patients with assistance

Skills

We especially want to hear from you if:

• You have worked State Fair First Aid in past years
• You currently work for a county EMS agency or another service and want event shifts on your days off
• You have event medicine, festival, race, or stadium experience