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23/May/2026 - Fatal MVC with Entrapment - "C" Shift
Colleton and Dorchester County Fire-Rescue
responded to a fatal vehicle accident on I-95 near the 69 mile
marker South bound Saturday morning 23-May at 01:29. A southbound
semi truck struck the guard rail then the bridge abutment before
going over the bridge and overturning in the river bed. The truck
received heavy damage and caught fire impinging on the bridge. The
accident was in Dorchester County near the Colleton/Dorchester
County line. Colleton Fire-Rescue units assisted Dorchester County
units. Click here for additional
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22/May/2026 - Fire-Rescue Week
Colleton Firefighters were treated to some nice treats and food
during Fire-Rescue Week. Fire-Rescue's Command Staff provided meals
for crews on Wednesday and Friday. HCA - Colleton Hospital provided
a luncheon for all Fire-Rescue and EMS Agencies in the area.
Fire-Rescue is very appreciative of the community support and are
thankfully for everyone who donated, prepared, cooked, cleaned, and
cleaned after the meals. Click here
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19/May/2026 - Stabbing Incident - "B" Shift
An adult received a non-life threatening stab
wound to the left upper arm during a domestic incident at 402 North
Jefferies Blvd., at the Friendly Inn Tuesday 19-May at 19:22. The
patient was found bleeding in the parking lot.
Firefighter-Paramedics treated wounds and controlled the bleeding
prior to transporting the patient to HCA Colleton Hospital. Click
here for additional information.
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13-May-2026 - Multi-vehicle MVC w/Entrapment - "A" Shift
A five car MVC at Jefferies Hwy. (US Hwy 15)
and Dandridge Road injured several people and block Jefferies Hwy.
for an hour Wednesday afternoon 13-May at 14:45. Two vehicles
collided in front of Dominion Energy causing them to strike three
other cars. The driver of a Kia was trapped in the car. All patients
were treated by Firefighter-Paramedic's at the scene. Crews used
Holmatro rescue tools to extricate the driver of the Kia and was
transported emergent by Fire-Rescue Medic 1. Click
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12/May/2026 - MVC with Entrapment - "B" Shift
Two people were injured, one seriously, in a
head-on collision in the 5100 block of Green Pond Hwy. (SC Hwy 303)
south of Possum Corner Road Tuesday morning 12-May at 06:38. A NB
Toyota Camry collided head-on with a SB Utility Truck, trapping the
driver of the Camry. The driver of the pickup truck received
non-life threatening injuries and was able to exit the vehicle. The
driver of the Camry suffered multiple traumatic injuries. Neither
driver was wearing a seatbelt. Click here
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11/May/2026 - Gas Line Breakage - "B" Shift
At 11:06 on Monday 11-May, 9-1-1 was notified
that a construction crew had accidentally dug up a Gas Line at 1306
Hampton St. The company was clearing overgrown brush in the vacant
lot when they struck an above ground gas line. The line was broken
and actively discharging a large amount natural gas in the area.
Several Fire-Rescue apparatus arrived at the location a short time
later and closed one block of Hampton Street and Colson Street.
Click here for additional information.
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11/May/2026 - Promotion Announcement
Lieutenant
Tony Keen was promoted to the rank of Captain and Firefighter/FP-C
Frank Ptacin was promoted to Engineer. Congratulations to you both,
we know you will excel in your new roles. Click
here for additional information. |
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09/May/2026 - Motorcoach MVC - "C" Shift
At approximately 1248 AM, the 911 center
received reports of a crash in 3200 Block of Confederate
Highway. Phone service in the remote area is not the best and there
were limited details. The 911 caller reported the driver was trapped
in the wreckage due to the front of the bus being crushed. Heavy
Rescue assets, Battalion 1, and CARE Flight were added to the
incident. M-18 arrived moments later. Click
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08-May-2026 - High Speed MVC - "C" Shift
An adult and three children were injured
in a high speed, single vehicle MVC on Augusta Hwy. (SC Hwy 61) at
Heavy Feather Lane Friday evening 08-May at 22:29. The southbound
passenger car crossed into the northbound lane, where it went down
an embankment. The car struck a driveway culvert, became airborne
and collided with a power pole, breaking it into several pieces. The
small car then jumped a driveway, then struck a parked car, before
striking several small trees approx. 15 feet above the ground. Click
here for additional information. |
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30/April/2026 - MVC w ejection and Air Evac - "C" Shift
An adult was seriously injured in a
single car MVC on Green Pond Hwy. (SC Hwy 303) near Cyrus Lane
Thursday morning 30-April at 05:15. The driver advised they swerved
to avoid a deer causing the SUV to flip over. Bystanders indicated
the person was ejected from the car which received heavy damage.
Firefighter-Paramedics treated the patient at the scene then
transported emergent to the CARE Flight base in Walterboro. Click
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29/April/2026 - MVC with Air Evac - "C" Shift
Two people were injured, one seriously, in a
two vehicle collision in the 16000 block of ACE Basin Parkway (US
Hwy. 17) Wednesday afternoon 29-April at 16:03. A Toyota Highlander
collided with a Ford Focus in front of the Dollar General. The
driver of the Focus received multiple injuries and reportedly was
unconscious following the collision. Firefighter-Paramedics from
Medic 6 and Engine 6 treated both patients at the scene. They
requested a second Fire-Rescue ambulance and a medical helicopter.
Click here for additional information.
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25/April/2026 - Woods Fire - “A” Shift
Drought conditions, low humidity, and gusty winds on
Saturday, led to a previously contained fire to escape containment lines. The
original fire occurred on Tuesday afternoon (Incident # CCFR2603373) and the
South Carolina Forestry Commission (SCFC) spent three days after the initial
fire reinforcing fire breaks. On Saturday, the SCFC Telecommunications Center
received a report from concerned citizens that smoke in the area was heavier
than previous days. SCFC requested Fire-Rescue to respond and check the area.
First arriving units noted a large wall of fire rapidly moving through the dry
vegetation. Click here for additional information.
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24/April/2026 - Shooting Incident - "C" Shift
An adult received a gunshot wound during an
incident at 601 Green Pond Hwy., Walterboro Village Apartments
Friday evening 24-April at 21:32. The patient was treated at the
scene by Firefighter-Paramedics then transported emergent in
Fire-Rescue Medic 1 to the Trauma Center at HCA Trident Hospital in
North Charleston. The Walterboro Police Department is investigating
the incident. Click here for additional
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22/April/2026 - Battalion Chief Promotion and Volunteer Coordinator Announcement
The Fire-Rescue Department is pleased to announce the promotion of Captain
Matthew Smart to Battalion Chief. Battalion Chief Smart officially takes the
reins for “B” shift today, April 22. Congratulations, Chief Smart!
Battalion Chief Brent Dalton, formally “B” shift supervisor, has been reassigned
to serve as the Volunteer Coordinator for the Fire-Rescue Department. This much
needed position will enhance the way Fire-Rescue recruits, trains, and retains
volunteer personnel.
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21/April/2026 - Structure / Woods Fire - “A” Shift
Fire-Rescue responded to the 700 block of Bedon Road for a
reported grass fire. C114, who was returning from another fire in the
Cottageville area, arrived on scene just minutes after dispatch and noted a
doublewide mobile home with fire on the A/D corner and an uncontrolled grass
fire. A structure fire response was requested. After completing a 360 the
incident commander noted the fire was rapidly spreading into the wooded area
beside the home, threatening additional structures. Engine 19 arrived on scene
and deployed hoselines to attack the house fire. Click
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21/April/2026 - Logging Equipment / Woods Fire - “A” Shift
Fire-Rescue responded to the 4000 block of Sunrise
Road for a reported Skidder Fire. Engine 7 arrived on scene minutes later and
located a fully involved piece of logging equipment well off the roadway.
Several other pieces of logging equipment were threatened due to a rapidly
moving woods fire. Fire apparatus was not able to access the off road location
due to cut logs and other debris. The South Carolina Forestry Commission was
contacted and a request for Forestry Firefighters equipped with plows were
requested. Crews deployed multiple supply lines and handlines to access
the fire. Click here for additional information.
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20/April/2026 - Structure / Woods Fire - “C” Shift
Fire-Rescue responded to the 9000 block of Augusta Highway
for a reported structure fire. Engine 26 arrived moments later and reported a 10
x 10 shed fully involved and a spreading woods fire on both sides of Augusta
Highway. Augusta Highway was closed and the South Carolina Forestry Commission
was requested to respond a plow. Firefighters deployed multiple handlines to
combat the fire. The fire was brought under control and extinguished. SCFC
arrived on scene and deployed the plow to secure a line around both fires. Click
here for additional information. |
