South Carolina battles over whether paramedics' names should be secret

[MMiz]

South Carolina battles over whether paramedics' names should be secret

HILTON HEAD, S.C. — Hilton Head Island Fire & Rescue Chief Lavarn Lucas, who is in charge of the town's Emergency Medical Services, wrote to state legislators Friday stating his support for a bill that would open public access to some EMS records.

His letters come just ahead of a South Carolina House subcommittee hearing Wednesday on the bill.

Lucas criticized a state EMS group's opposition to a provision of the bill that would make public paramedics' names.

"It is unfortunate that the S.C. EMS Association has taken a stand to block some of the public's access to vital information," Lucas wrote to Sen. Harvey Peeler, R-Cherokee. "I do not support the position of the S.C. EMS Association."

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[CAOX3]

Yeah, maybe we could publish their address and phone numbers also.

 

[reaper]

There is no reason to release the names. They can have access to data, without releasing the names or information.

 

[MMiz]

In the Carolinas they're big on making information public. For example, the newspaper every year posts a list of all faculty at the local schools, and their specific salary. If you're over 16 and arrested for a crime, expect your picture, full name, and address in the paper. I don't agree with it, but why should EMS be any different?

 

[reaper]

Yes, I know the stupidity of the press there. The politicians are very hesitant about crossing the EMS association. The Hospitals,Dr's and Nurses associations are all behind them on this case.