Colleton County Fire Rescue

09/11/2025

On this day 24 years ago, 343 Fire Department of New York (FDNY) Firefighters died while responding to the World Trade Center towers. While they are gone, they are not forgotten.

09/04/2025

DYK, that September 10th is the climatological peak of our hurricane season. Be prepared.

✅ Visit www.hurricane.sc for helpful information.

✅ Register for Code RED alerts at www.colletonfire.com/codered

✅ Use trusted sources of information like NOAA NWS National Hurricane Center US National Weather Service Charleston SC and South Carolina Emergency Management Division.

‼️‼️REMEMBER - insurance remains your best defense against a loss from hurricanes. The average FEMA Individual Assistance grant award is very limited (between $1,000 - $1,500) and grant awards are not guaranteed after a disaster.

09/02/2025

Some of are enjoying the fallish weather this morning while conducting training. All month, firefighters throughout the county will rotate through Hiotts Recycling to sharpen their extrication skills. We are very thankful for community partners like Hiotts that allow our firefighters to train for free.

09/02/2025

September is National Preparedness Month.
This annual campaign is a reminder that being prepared can make all the difference during an emergency. Having a plan helps protect you, your family, and your community.
Start by making a plan:
-Know your evacuation zone
-Build an emergency kit

Visit https://www.scemd.org/ for planning tools and updates specific to South Carolina.

08/29/2025

👀👀 First Responder Weekend at Bee City!!! Thank you for putting this on!

We will be having a First Responders appreciation weekend Saturday August 30th to Monday September 1st!

All First Responders will get in FREE. Present a credential, such as a physical ID card, training certification, or a signed verification letter and get free admission and family members get in for $7.

We thank you and appreciate all that you do and we hope to see you this weekend!

08/29/2025

If you plan to travel this holiday weekend, please use caution as we are expected the roads to be packed!

Traveling this Labor Day weekend? Before you hit the road, take a few minutes to make sure you and your family are prepared:
-Make a plan and be aware of the weather conditions.
-Pack an emergency kit.
-Make sure your vehicle is ready for the road.

08/28/2025

College Football weekend kicks off Saturday! The weather will be ideal for outdoor cooking. Please make sure you take a minute and look over these safety tips!

Firing up the grill soon?
Keep it safe with these grill safety tips.
More tips: https://www.nfpa.org/education-and-research/home-fire-safety/grilling

08/26/2025

‼️ NOW HIRING ‼️

Do not miss your chance to be a part of a growing, aggressive, fast paced department that allows YOU to do good things💪!

Aggressive street medicine, where paramedics can be paramedics 🩺💊💉🩸 AND firefighters 🧯🔥💨, not one or the other 🫣🫢🎤⬇️.

Our medic crews are the FIRST folks through the door 🔥and the ones that are putting in the work.

Come on, the water is NICE and the PAY is GRRRRREEAATTTT 🐅!

Only a FEW spots remain, the time is now to apply!

➡️ Email Resume and supporting certifications to [email protected]

More Information: www.colletonfire.com/employment

08/24/2025

Minor coastal flooding will occur along the coast of Charleston and Colleton Counties with high tide this morning. Expect flooding of roads, especially in Downtown Charleston and in areas along the backside of Edisto Beach as well as Isle of Palms.

08/23/2025

Do not become a statistic! Turn Around, Don’t Drown!

Think you can make it through floodwaters?
Think again! Just 12 inches of water can sweep your vehicle off the road in minutes. It’s not worth the risk. Turn Around, Don’t Drown.

08/23/2025

Heads up for people in coastal Colleton! This morning's high tide was 7.39 feet and tonight's is expected to be 7.8 feet. Very high rainfall accumulations have occurred on Edisto Island in the last 24 hours, which will contribute to additional flooding during tonight's high tide. Turn around, don't drown. Register for Code RED alerts at www.colletonfire.com/codered

Another round of coastal flooding is likely tonight.
📍 Charleston Harbor: 🔴Moderate flooding expected with a 7.8 ft MLLW high tide at 9:04 PM.
📍 Fort Pulaski: 🟡Minor flooding expected with a 9.6 ft MLLW high tide at 9:10 PM.

08/23/2025

More rain on the way! Please plan your day accordingly.