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31/August/2016 MVC with Entrapment C Shift
A 33 year old male was critically injured in a two car MVC in the 1700
block of Sidneys Road near Sunshine Lane Wednesday afternoon 31-August
at 12:38. Apparently a Cadillac turned into the path of a small SUV
causing a T impact into the drivers side. There was over 2 feet of
intrusion, heavily entrapping the driver. The man received critical
multiple traumatic injuries. Firefighter-Paramedics began treatment of
the man while he was still trapped in the car. Click
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29/August/2016 Log Truck MVC A Shift
An adult male suffered multiple, non-life threatening injuries after his
log truck over-turned in the 3000 block of Jacksonboro Road Monday
morning 29-August at 09:42. Initial reports indicated the driver was
trapped in the wreckage, however the man self-extricated prior to the
arrival of Fire-Rescue units. The north bound loaded log truck dropped
off of the shoulder. The driver indicated he was unable to recover and
the truck rolled on its side. The truck struck a power pole, breaking it
in half. Click here for more information. |
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28/August/2016 MVC with entrapment C Shift
Two adults and two teenagers were transported to the hospital following
a two vehicle MVC at the intersection of Jefferies Highway (US Hwy 15)
and Robertson Blvd (SC Hwy 64) Sunday evening 28-August at 19:51. A
Mazda and Honda SUV collided in the intersection causing the Honda to
over-turn. Firefighters found the Honda on its roof, blocking the two
west bound lanes of Robertson Blvd. Both restrained adults were hanging
upside down from their seats, complaining of various injuries. Click
here for more information. |
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25/August/2016 MVC with Entrapment C Shift
A 21 year old male received multiple traumatic injuries in a single car
crash in the 5400 block of Sidneys Road Thursday evening 25-August at
22:55. The north bound Chevrolet Trailblazer left the roadway in a curve
at a high rate of speed. The vehicle crossed into the southbound lane,
struck the ditch and overturned, striking several trees. A large tree
impacted at the drivers side A post, crushing the dash onto the
patients legs, trapping him upside down in the car. Click
here for more information. |
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24/August/2016 Carolina Childrens Charity
The Carolina Childrens Charity sponsored a meal for Colleton County
Firefighters for their continued support in assisting with the fund
raising efforts for the organization. The meal was donated by the Kickin
Chicken Restaurant, Roper St Francis Hospital and the Charity Board of
Directors. The event was held at Station # 19 on Wednesday afternoon
24-August. Firefighters enjoyed a generous meal and all on duty crews
and several volunteer firefighters participated. Click
here for more information. |
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24/August/2016 MVC with Entrapment B Shift
An adult female received non-life threatening injuries after her vehicle
collided with a tractor trailer on Interstate 95 near the 40 mile marker
northbound, Wednesday afternoon 24-August at 16:13. The drivers side of
the Chevrolet Impala suffered heavy damage, as well as the Kenworth
truck receiving substantial damage to the chassis.
Firefighter-Paramedics found the car in the breakdown lane just north of
the Combahee River Bridge. Crews began treating her injuries prior to
the extrication. Firefighters used Holmatro Hydraulic Tools to remove
both drivers side doors and the B post. Click
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22/August/2016 Industrial Rescue C Shift
An adult male received injuries to his arm after he was caught between
two rollers at an industrial plant on Industrial Road Monday 22-August
at 16:17. The mans arm was pinched between large rollers. Co-workers
used a large steel bar to relieve pressure on his extremity and assisted
firefighters during the incident. Firefighter-Paramedics carried a large
amount of equipment into the plant. They used Holmatro Hydraulic tools,
Holmatro High Pressure Air Bags and hand tools to disassemble and
displace portions of the machine. Click here
for more info. |
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14/August/2016 Car vs Tree MVC A Shift
A 74 year old Hampton woman was critically injured in a single car high
speed MVC in the 13000 block of Sniders Hwy (SC Hwy 63) Sunday evening
14-August. Initial reports to 9-1-1 indicated the car left the roadway
and struck a large pine tree trapping the occupants. Bystanders were
able to force open the passenger door and remove the female passenger
prior to the arrival of Fire-Rescue. She was in cardiac arrest. Engine
15 arrived quickly and Firefighters began CPR. Click
here for more information. |
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13/August/2016 Moped vs Pickup Truck MVC C Shift
An adult male was severely injured after his moped was struck by a
pickup truck in the 14600 block of Bells Hwy (SC Hwy 64) Saturday
afternoon 13-August at 12:09. Both vehicles were traveling west bound on
Bells Hwy, when the slower moving moped was struck from behind. The
small cycle received moderate damage and driver suffered multiple
traumatic injuries. Firefighter-Paramedics found the man lying on the
ground with moped on top of him. Click here
for more information. |
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13/August/2016 Structure Fire A Shift
Firefighters saved a Cottageville home early Saturday morning 13-August.
At 02:59, 9-1-1 received a report from the homeowner that the residence
was on fire. Engine 9 arrived at 11408 Cottageville Hwy. to find heavy
charged black smoke coming from the eaves on all sides of the building
with flames visible from the roof at the rear of the single story wood
frame structure. Crews deployed two 1-3/4 handlines and found most of
the fire was in the attic. Access to the attic was limited, but
firefighters pulled the tongue and grove ceiling in several areas to
extinguish the flames. Click here for more
information. |
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12/August/2016 MVC with Overturned Vehicle A
Shift
Four people were injured in a two vehicle MVC at the intersection of
Bells Hwy and Upchurch Lane in front of Zaxbys Restaurant Friday
evening 12-August. At 20:54, an Infiniti QX4 SUV and a Ford Pickup truck
collided causing the SUV to overturn blocking the two west bound lanes
of Bells Hwy. Three teenagers in the SUV complained of injuries, with
two being transported to Colleton Medical Center. One person in the
pickup truck received minor injuries and denied ambulance
transportation. Click here for more
information. |
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10/August/2016 MVC with Entrapment B Shift
An adult male received life threatening injuries after his vehicle
crashed into the wooded median on Interstate 95 near the 56 mile marker,
Wednesday morning 10-August at 01:33. The southbound Mercedes lost
control at a high rate of speed, entered the median and struck several
trees. The car then overturned trapping the driver. Battalion 1 arrived
to find the vehicle with heavy damage, down an embankment on its side.
Click here for more information. |
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09/August/2016 Structure Fire A Shift
An Islandton home was completely destroyed in a morning fire Tuesday
09-August. At 10:00, a rural mail carrier discovered the single family
dwelling at 1080 Golden Harvest Road almost burned out. The building,
which is located on a rural, lightly traveled road, had been burning for
some time before the fire was noticed. Engine 15, arrived to find that
most of the building had already collapsed, with very little of the
floor remaining. Firefighters deployed two 1-3/4 handlines to extinguish
the remaining debris. Click here for
more information. |
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09/August/2016 High Speed MVC B Shift
A southbound van drove off of Interstate 95 at the overpass and crashed
onto Bells Hwy (SC Hwy 64) Tuesday morning at 08:30. The driver advised
he had been driving all night and fell asleep. When the van left the
pavement it entering the median and the driver was awakened. He was able
to maneuver the vehicle and avoid striking the guard rail, but collided
with the cable barrier taking out about 40 feet of cable, before he ran
out of earth. Click here for more
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07/August/2016 Structure Fire C Shift
A Smoak Rd family lost their home in an afternoon fire Sunday 07-August.
At 14:52, 9-1-1 Operators began receiving reports of explosions and
smoke coming from a wooded area in the 1500 block of Smoak Road. Several
callers noted there was a home located down a long dirt driveway.
Responding units could see a thick column of black smoke three miles
from the scene. Medic 1 arrived in the area and had some difficulty
locating the residence. The narrow driveway was almost completely
obscured by trees and brush. Click here for
more information. |
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04/August/2016 Engineer Promotion
The department extends congratulations to
Firefighter-EMT Cody Hutto who was promoted to the rank of Engineer-EMT
on Thursday 04-August. Hutto successfully completed the rigorous
training and testing requirements for the position. The process
generally takes a couple of years and the requirements include course
completion and proficiency in Firefighter II, Driver/Operator Pumper,
Aerial Operations, Pump Ops I and II, Pumper Testing, HazMat Technician,
Confined Space Rescue, ARFF, Trench Rescue, as well as extensive
knowledge of Departmental Directives and the county road/addressing
system.
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04/August/2016 HazMat Incident C Shift
An adult man was decontaminated prior to transport to the hospital
following an incident at his residence located at 21557 Augusta Hwy,
Thursday afternoon 04-August. The resident was using pesticide
bombs to fumigate the residence and inadvertently discharged one of the
foggers into his face. He was complaining of mild respiratory
distress and weakness. Medic 19 and Engine 9 were on the initial
response, but requested Battalion 1 and HazMat 19 to respond while they
were enroute. Click here for more
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02/August/2016 Car vs Building A Shift
Two people were injured after a minivan collided with the Grand Central
Store located at 11020 Cottageville Hwy Tuesday afternoon 02-August at
19:17. The minivan drove through the front door of the convenience store
causing heavy damage and striking the cashier. The cashier was thrown
approximately 10 feet by the impact, which caused unconsciousness.
Firefighter-Paramedics treated the cashier and minivan driver at the
scene. The cashier was transported emergent by Medic 1 to the Trauma
Center at Trident Medical in Summerville. Click
here for more information. |
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02/August/2016 High Speed MVC A Shift
A 32 year old female was severely injured in a two vehicle MVC in the
3500 block of Sidneys Road Tuesday afternoon 02-August at 17:23. The
northbound Hundi Accent struck the rear of a stopped tractor trailer
causing extensive damage to the small car. The driver suffered multiple
traumatic injuries. The truck driver was not injured. Initial reports
indicated the woman was trapped in the wreckage. Firefighter-Paramedics
were able to manipulate the seat and steering column to free her legs.
Click here for more information. |
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02/August/2016 Structure Fire A Shift
A single wide office unit was destroyed and a second unit damaged in an
afternoon fire at Acton Mobiles, 2957 Jefferies Hwy. north of Walterboro
Tuesday 02-Aug. At 17:16 9-1-1 Operators began receiving multiple
reports of the fire from passing motorists. A thick column of black
smoke could be seen two miles away. The facility rents mobile office
trailers and had over forty units on site. Engine 19 arrived and had to
force entry at the locked gate. The fire was located in a singlewide
mobile office trailer which was fully involved. Click
here for more information. |
8/1/2016-
Colleton County Fire-Rescue will be conducting an interim/unscheduled
Pre-Employment Testing (PET) Session on August 23 - 25, 2016. If you
are interested in joining our team, you can submit applications through the
nearest S.C. Works Center, the Career Skills Center located at 1085
Thunderbolt Drive, Walterboro, SC or email your resume and supporting
documentation to
jobs@colletoncounty.org . Click
here to see CCFR
Employment information. |