O’Connor, who grew up in Western Australia, said getting used to Charleston’s drivers has been one of the most difficult parts of adjusting to the Lowcountry, particularly when zooming through the streets behind the wheel of a 5-ton truck with lights flashing and sirens blaring.
Other EMS agencies around the U.S. have experimented with employing paramedics from overseas. Charleston County s program is the country s first comprehensive, statewide contract between a foreign partner and EMS providers.
Adults who don't know how to swim may be nervous to dive into lessons, but one local radio personality is using his platform to not only move past his own fear but encourage others to do the same.