South Carolina bill mandates annual wellness exams for 911 telecommunicators, firefighters, emergency medical technicians, and law enforcement.

The bill amends South Carolina law to require 911 telecommunicators, firefighters, emergency medical technicians, and law enforcement officers to complete annual wellness examinations. It mandates that 911 telecommunicators receive training in high-quality telephone-assisted cardiopulmonary resuscitation (T-CPR) using the latest nationally recognized cardiovascular care guidelines. The State Fire Marshal must ensure firefighters undergo annual wellness exams. Emergency medical technicians must also complete these exams annually.

South Carolina bill mandates annual wellness exams for 911 telecommunicators, firefighters, emergency medical technicians, and law enforcement.

The bill amends South Carolina law to require 911 telecommunicators, firefighters, emergency medical technicians, and law enforcement officers to complete annual wellness examinations. It mandates that 911 telecommunicators receive training in high-quality telephone-assisted cardiopulmonary resuscitation (T-CPR) using the latest nationally recognized cardiovascular care guidelines. The State Fire Marshal must ensure firefighters undergo annual wellness exams. Emergency medical technicians must also complete these exams annually.