Colleton County Fire-Rescue
7/17/2009
Station 11 has been relocated
to a temporary building at 8138 Rehoboth Road in the Creeltown
Community. The site is on Rehoboth Road about ½ block south of Augusta
Hwy. After several years of unsuccessfully attempting to work out a
lease for the previous building, County Council directed the
Administrator to move out of the building. A temporary, one bay
structure was erected at the old Creeltown water system site to house
Engine 11. This will allow the volunteer firefighters in the area
to continue serving the residents. The temporary building was completed
Thursday, so the Engine was relocated Friday morning. Tender 11 was
moved to Station 9. No changes to first alarm responses was necessary.
Additional equipment and manpower will continue to be supplied from
Stations 5, 9 and 19. County Council approved the
purchase of two acres of land about one mile from Creeltown for the
construction of a new Station 11. They are working with the Fire-Rescue
Commission to maintain coverage in the northeastern communities. It is
hoped the building will be completed by the first of the year. ISO
representatives were notified of the move. The new facility will be
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in a better location,
enhancing responses for the area. Station 11 responded from the new facility
about six hours after it became operational. Any personnel wishing to have a key to the temporary building can contact headquarters. A touch key entry was not installed due to the limitations on the small door of the metal building.
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