Carolina First EMS
Woman-Owned & Navy Veteran-Owned

Your Health,
Our Priority

Providing safe, reliable non-emergency medical transportation across the Midlands and all of South Carolina. From doctor visits to dialysis, we get you there with care.

13K+

Transports

15+

Vehicle Fleet

80+

Years Experience

24/7

Availability

Carolina First EMS Ambulance

Patient-Centered Transportation

We provide specialized non-emergency medical transportation with trained professionals who prioritize your comfort and safety.

Ambulatory Transport

Door-to-door transportation for patients who can walk but need assistance getting to and from medical appointments.

Medical Appointments

Reliable transport to and from doctor visits, specialist consultations, and outpatient procedures.

Dialysis Transport

Consistent, on-time transportation for recurring dialysis treatments with compassionate care.

Wheelchair & Stretcher

Fully equipped vehicles with wheelchair lifts and stretcher capability for safe patient transport.

Facility Transfers

Professional inter-facility transport from nursing homes and rehab centers to medical appointments.

BLS Ambulance

Basic Life Support ambulance services with trained EMTs for patients requiring medical monitoring during transport.

Discharge Transport

Safe, comfortable rides home from hospital discharge with assistance getting into your residence.

13K+

Transports Completed

2K+

Patients Served

80+

Years Combined Experience

15+

Vehicle Fleet

12+

Facility Contracts

24/7

Dispatch Available

Carolina First EMS Fleet

Expect the Best From the Best

As a woman-owned and Navy Veteran-owned family business, we bring military discipline and compassionate care to every transport.

Rigorous Screening

Every driver and EMT undergoes comprehensive background checks and ongoing training.

On-Time Reliability

We understand that medical appointments can't wait. Count on us to be there when promised.

Real-Time Communication

Live dispatch tracking and open communication so you always know your transport status.

Fleet Maintained Daily

Every vehicle is inspected and maintained daily to ensure patient safety and comfort.

Advanced Technology

HALOS body cameras, Samsara telematics, and our state-of-the-art Route Genie CAD dispatch system ensure full transparency and accountability on every transport.

What Our Community Says

We're proud to serve the greater Columbia area with compassionate, professional medical transportation.

"Always on time for my mother's dialysis appointments. The drivers are so kind and patient with her. Truly a blessing for our family."

SM

Sandra M.

Family Member

"Professional service from start to finish. The crew handled my father's stretcher transport with incredible care. Highly recommend."

JR

James R.

Patient Family

"As a facility discharge coordinator, Carolina First EMS is my go-to. Reliable, communicative, and their patients always arrive safely."

KT

Karen T.

Discharge Coordinator

Proud Medicaid Transport Provider

Carolina First EMS is an approved Medicaid non-emergency medical transportation provider. Medicaid patients in the Midlands can call ModivCare to schedule their transport and request Carolina First EMS as their preferred provider.

Call ModivCare

Medicaid patients can schedule non-emergency transport through ModivCare and request Carolina First EMS by name as their preferred provider in the Midlands area.

Medicaid Approved

We are a fully approved Medicaid transportation provider covering ambulatory, wheelchair, stretcher, and BLS ambulance levels of service.

Ready to Schedule a Transport?

Contact our dispatch team 24/7 to arrange safe, reliable non-emergency medical transportation.

Call (803) 900-3317