Abbeville County Emergency Management

911 Dispatch – 24 hours, everyday

We are here for you. When there are emergency situations, you can always call 911.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Does Abbeville County have full-time Emergency Medical Service (EMS or Ambulance) coverage throughout the county?

A. Yes. Abbeville County is served by four (4) full-time, 24-hour Advanced Life Support Ambulances with stations located in Abbeville, Donalds, Antreville and Calhoun Falls.

Q. What agencies are dispatched from Abbeville 911 center?

A. Here is a list of the agencies that we dispatch from our 911 center:

• Emergency Medical Service (EMS or Ambulance)
• County Fire Department
• City Fire Department
• City Police Department
• County Sheriff Department
• Calhoun Falls Police Department
• Due West Police Department
• Erskine College Police Department

Q. When I call 911 for help, why am I asked a lot of questions?

A. This is for the responder’s safety as well as for the caller and others that are on the scene. We have to get as much information as possible in order to prepare the responders, while they are enroute, so they will know what is occurring onscene when they arrive.