About CES:
Chatham Emergency Services has been an integral part of Chatham County’s community for many years, providing essential emergency services and support to residents. To discover more about the history and contributions of CES, please click the link below.
Fire Department Transition
On July 1st, 2024 Chatham Emergency Services facilitated the transfer of the fire department services and personnel to Chatham County Government. Watch the video to the right to learn more about this transition directly from our leadership and whats ahead. We look forward to continuing to server Chatham County as the designated EMS Provider!
Chatham Emergency Services
A community owned Non-Profit organization which provides both EMS and dispatch services to Chatham County since 1961. We respond to more than 75,000 EMS calls per year.
OUR Mission
To protect the health, safety, and welfare of the community with pride, professionalism, and compassion
OUR VISION
To continue to be the most competent, trusted, and valued EMS provider for all Chatham County citizens and guests.
Chatham EMS is one of the only seven (7) accredited ambulance services in Georgia and one of 180 in the world.
Board of Directors | Board Meetings
Chatham Emergency Services has a page dedicated to providing the public with information. Learn more via the link below to view our latest Board of Directors documents and stay in the loop with upcoming changes and approvals!
We are here when you need us
Chatham Emergency Services is a community-based not for profit EMS department providing emergency service to all of Chatham County.
Chatham Emergency Services is a community-based not for profit EMS department. CES is committed to providing the highest level of emergency services to all of Chatham County. EMS protection from the department covers 630 square miles with a population of 320,000 people. CES operates with a team of 250 personnel, both paid and volunteer, exemplifying safety and protection “for the community, by the community.”