CARE Flight

01/09/2026

01/08/2026

Beautiful sunset captured after a busy day in the Lowcountry ☀️ Great patient care and teamwork by our friends at Hampton County EMS, Hampton Regional Medical Center, Optim Health Screven, and Thorne Ambulance Service yesterday! Thank you for ensuring safe LZ’s and entrusting our team to provide your patients with rapid critical care transport. 🚁 💨

📱: (866) 385 5033 is the number to call to get our crew headed to you. Early activation is key!

📸: Josh, Flight RN

01/07/2026

Great teamwork, collaboration, and patient care by our friends at Roper Berkeley, Berkeley County Emergency Medical Services, and Central Berkeley Fire & EMS a few nights ago! Thank you for entrusting our team to provide your patient with rapid critical care transport. 🚁 💨

📱: (866) 385 5033 is the number to call to get our crew headed to you. Early activation is key!

📸: Corey Port

01/02/2026

It’s a sad time at the CARE Flight base as we mourn the loss of our living mascot (science experiment) Pet Unwin.

Pet Unwin unfortunately lost his life a couple nights ago when he was knocked off his perch. He suffered a skull fracture which in turn led to his death stink overtaking the base despite the best efforts of the crew to save him.

As the investigation continues into his death, suspects are being questioned as to the incidents leading up to his tragic tile fated plunge. It’s said that a comment was made about his questionable existence 30 minutes before his unfortunate meeting with his maker.

Said suspect also doesn’t like cats.

12/31/2025

It was a pleasure assisting our friends over at Hampton County EMS this morning! Thank you Hampton County Fire/Rescue for the safe LZ setup. Great teamwork and patient care by all! 🚁💨 🚒 🏥

📱: (866) 385 5033 is the number to call to get our crew headed to you. Early activation is key!

📸: Tyrone Corbin, Batallion Chief (HCFR)

12/24/2025

Merry Christmas from your CARE Flight family🎄🚁
We’re honored to serve our communities—today and every day. Wishing you a safe, peaceful, and joyful holiday season.

Left to Right:

FF/Paramedic Rhyse Cross
Mechanic Greg Keller
FF/Paramedic Shane Medlin
FF/Paramedic Joe Ciccone
Pilot Nick Cianfarra
Pilot Pete Peterson
Nurse Brittney Marchant
Base Manager/FF/Paramedic Chris Elrod
Nurse Sara Melton
FF/Paramedic Frank Ptacin
FF/Paramedic Alexander Begin
Nurse Sam McSween
Nurse Josh Rowe
Base Aviation Manager Pilot Brant Roberts
Fueler Dylan Claus
Retired Chief Barry McRoy
Program Director James Leitner

Absent: FF/Paramedic Brandon Broach
Absent: Pilot Chris Reeves
Absent: Medical Director Wade Manaker
Absent: Mascot Rufus Rhino

12/20/2025

We’re so thankful we could help Santa attend Shopping with Santa’s Heroes while his sleigh gets loaded up in preparation for the holiday! While Santa did mention our aircraft was quite fast, he said he would still prefer his nine reindeer for his Christmas Eve travels🎄🎅🏼

12/19/2025

It is pleasant when we can visit one of our younger sisters and offer a greeting. We take pride in providing assistance to anyone, anywhere, and at any time.

12/09/2025

We’d like to congratulate Fire Chief Barry McRoy as he retires after 48 years of dedicated service to our community, with 37 of those serving as Fire Chief of Colleton County Fire Rescue. Chief McRoy has led with integrity, compassion, and unwavering commitment—always putting the safety of others first and setting the standard for excellence in the fire service. He was crucial to the development and success of the CARE Flight program.

Chief McRoy, thank you for every call answered, every life protected, and every lesson shared. Your impact will be felt for generations.

Wishing you a well-deserved, fulfilling, and joyful retirement.

Honoring a Legacy of Service as We Embrace a New Chapter Together

As we celebrate the transition to HCA Healthcare Colleton Hospital, we're reminded that caring for a community is more than a name - it's a lifelong commitment shaped by leaders who embody service over self.

Today, we are honored to share words from retired Fire Chief Barry McRoy, who dedicated 48 years to public service, including 37 years as Fire Chief, and continues to serve our community as a member of our Board of Trustees.

Chief McRoy's legacy - both in the fire service and as a valued Board of Trustees member - reflects exactly what our rebrand represents: compassion, integrity, and a steadfast commitment to the people of Colleton County.

12/08/2025

After several days of dreary wet weather, Rosie was happy to see the sun! ☀️🚁 Awesome teamwork by our friends over at Hampton County EMS and Hampton County Fire/Rescue! Thank you for the safe landing zone and great patient care by all.

📱: (866) 385 5033 is the number to call to get our crew headed to you. Early activation is key!

11/27/2025

🦃 Happy Thanksgiving! 🚁
We’re grateful for the communities we serve, the partners we work with, and the crews who stand ready—holiday or not. Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful day! 🍁✨

📱: (866) 385 5033 is the number to call to get our crew headed to you. Early activation is key!