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24/June/2025 - MVC with Entrapment and Air Evac - "B" Shift
At 05:12, Tuesday 24-June a northbound
semi-truck left the roadway on Interstate 95 near the 60 mile marker
and struck several trees in the median. The cab received heavy
damage from the impact, but the front of the trailer failed and the
load of 50 lb. bags of sugar were propelled forward crushing the cab
from the rear. The unrestrained driver was partially ejected through
the windshield, but was trapped in the wreckage as the cab was
crushed. An off-duty Fire-Rescue Lieutenant arrived minutes later
and began treating the unconscious driver who was hanging out of the
windshield. Click here for additional
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8/June/2025 - Patient Visit with MUSC
Bralyn Padgett visited with the responders who
rescued her following a horrific automobile crash on Dorsey Street
on 27-April. MUSC arranged the meeting at Fire-Rescue Headquarters,
bringing Bralyn, her Trauma Surgeon Dr. Mallah and many of the
responders who all worked to save her life, together to meet and
discuss the accident. Bralyn was upbeat and smiling as she
greeted everyone. Representatives from Live 5 and the Post and
Courier were on site as Bralyn, responders and finally Dr. Mallah
recapped the events of the day and how the team effort played out,
ultimately saving Bralyn. Click here for
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15/June/2025 - MVC with Air Evac - "C" Shift
Two people were seriously injured in a single
vehicle MVC on Wellston Circle off of Thunderbolt Drive Sunday night
15-June. 9-1-1 was notified at 22:43 when a passing motorist
discovered the Toyota Sequoia SUV in the woods. The accident
possibly occurred around 21:00. The vehicle drove off of Industrial
Road at a high rate of speed, failed to negotiate the turn and
entered the wooded area, striking a tree head-on. The vehicle
received heavy damage to the exterior and interior. Click
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13/June/2025 - Paramedic Announcement
The Fire-Rescue Department congratulates Firefighter-EMT Marshall
Morehead on successfully obtaining his National Registry Paramedic
Certification. Firefighter-Paramedic Morehead worked tirelessly to
obtain his certification and we are proud of his accomplishments.
Firefighter-Paramedic Morehead is also celebrating his two year
anniversary with the Department this month. Please click
here for more information. |
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07/June/2025 - Car vs Moped MVC w/Air Evac - "A" Shift
A child was severely injured when the Moped he was
driving was struck in the side at the intersection of Foxfield Road and
Fourth Street Saturday afternoon 07-June at 15:58. The small child, approx.
11 years old, was thrown approx. 30 feet into the ditch. He suffered
multiple traumatic injuries and witnesses advised he was
unconscious following the collision. Firefighter-Paramedics treated the
child at the scene and requested a medical helicopter. Click
here for additional information. |
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05/June/2025 - High Speed MVC w/entrapment - "B" Shift
Three people were injured, one seriously in a single
vehicle MVC on Interstate 95 near the 61 mile marker northbound, Thursday
evening 05-June at 17:39. The northbound sedan was traveling at a high rate
of speed when it left the roadway, struck a concrete culvert and overturned.
The car received heavy damage and landed on its roof in a water filled
ditch, trapping the driver. Sheriff's Deputies arrived first and entered the
car. The Deputies held the man's head out of the water until he could be
extricated. Click here for additional
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03/June/2025 - NWS-Charleston Letter of Appreciation
We offer a big thanks to the National Weather Service - Charleston Office
for presenting Fire-Rescue with a letter of appreciation at the County
Council meeting on June 3rd. We greatly value our partnership with the
NWS-Charleston office. The personnel that work there, like us, serve
and protect our citizens 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Visit their
webpage for a multitude of weather planning resources at
https://www.weather.gov/chs/ |
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25/May/2025 - Structure Fire - "C" Shift
A residential structure was damaged in an early morning
fire off of Waterfowl Lane east of Cottageville, Sunday morning 25-May at
07:54. Engine 9 arrived to find an elevated porch attached to a home fully
involved and starting to burn the structure. All occupants had safely exited
the home. Firefighter-Paramedics deployed multiple hand lines to protect the
residence and extinguish the fire. Crews worked for 20 minutes to bring the
fire under control, but were on the scene for several hours. Water supply
was conducted using Tenders. Click here for
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27/May/2025 - Shooting Incident - "A" Shift
A sixteen year old was shot multiple times at a
residence in the 100 block of Deloach Ave Tuesday morning 27-May at 00:06.
The teenage male was found outside of the home and treated at the scene by
Firefighter-Paramedics. No medical helicopters could fly due to poor weather
conditions. The patient was transported emergent to the Trauma Center at
MUSC in Charleston by Fire-Rescue Medic 1, The Colleton County Sheriff's
Office is investigating the shooting. Click here
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24/May/2025 - Shooting Incident with Air Evac - "A" Shift
An adult male was shot in both legs during an incident
in the 800 block of Brittlebank Road Saturday morning 24-May at 00:25.
Firefighter-Paramedics treated the man at the scene and requested a medical
helicopter. C.A.R.E. Flight was returning to Walterboro from another
response and met Fire-Rescue Medic 26 at the National Guard Armory, where
they landed in the parking lot. The patient was transferred to the
Flightcrew, then flown to the Trauma Center at Trident Medical Center in
North Charleston. Click here for additional
information. |
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23/May/2025 - Fatal MVC - "A" Shift
At 00:07 Saturday morning 24-May, a passing motorist
reported a vehicle on fire on the side of the road at approximately the 1300
block of Benton Farm Road. A Sheriff's Deputy arrived a few minutes later to
advise the vehicle was off of the road and appeared to have been in an
accident. The Deputy noted the vehicle was fully involved. Engine 1 arrived
to find the small car with heavy front end damage, where it had struck a
large pine tree. An approximately 1/4 acre woods fire was also burning
around the car. Click here for additional
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21/May/2025 - EMS Appreciation Week
Colleton Medical Center treated First Responders to breakfast each day this
week and a special lunch Wednesday in honor of National Emergency Medical
Services Week, Hospital Staff was on hand during the luncheon. All on-duty
crews were rotated through the hospital and several off-duty personnel also
attended. Click here for additional information. |
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20/May/2025 - Structure Fire - "C" Shift
Fire-Rescue units responded to a structure fire at 335
Estates Drive Tuesday morning 20-May at 00:05. The occupants notified 9-1-1
of the fire and advised all occupants had safely exited the home. Engine 19
arrived to find smoke coming from the residence. Firefighter-Paramedics
deployed one handline to the home and contained the fire to the kitchen
saving the residence. The remainder of the home suffered smoke damage. The
fire started in the area of the stove. Click here
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19/May/2025 - Structure Fire - "C" Shift
An outdoor storage building was destroyed and a mobile
home damaged Monday evening 19-May at 16796 Sniders Hwy. (SC Hwy 63) in the
Islandton Community. 9-1-1 was notified of the storage building fire at
19:06. Engine 15 arrived to find the small wood frame structure fully
involved and had already collapsed. The heat from the fire damaged a nearby
mobile home and utility trailer. Firefighters deployed two handlines,
protected and cooled the mobile home, then extinguished the remains of the
storage building. Click here for additional
information. |
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17/May/2025 - Structure Fire - "A" Shift
A residential structure was heavily damaged during an
evening fire in the 500 block of Pulis Road Saturday afternoon 17-May at
19:17. A neighbor called 9-1-1 reporting smoke coming from the building.
Engine 19 arrived to find heavy smoke coming from the small single story
wood frame structure. Firefighters deployed two handlines and entered the
building, quickly extinguishing the fire. No one was injured in the
incident. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Click
here for additional information. |
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