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31-July-2016 Structure Fires A Shift
A Burlington Road family lost their home in a mid-afternoon fire that
occurred Saturday 31-July at 15:51. The homeowner was outside performing
yard work when he noticed smoke coming from the house. He attempted to
enter the home, but the smoke and heat was too intense. He was able to
get two canines safely out of the house, but a third pet died in the
fire. The man received a cut on the arm while attempting to rescue the
dog. Firefighters arrived minutes later to find the single story wood
frame dwelling fully involved. Click here for
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30-July-2016 High Speed MVC C Shift
A 41 year old man was critically injured in a motorcycle accident early
Saturday morning 30-July in approximately the 1600 block of Robertson
Blvd. near the solid waste convenience site. At 06:38, some passing
motorists saw the man lying near the wood line. When they stopped to
investigate, they also found the Harley Davidson motorcycle in the high
grass. The man was unconscious and suffered from multiple life
threatening traumatic injuries. Firefighter-Paramedics arrived minutes
later and began treating the man. Click here
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29-July-2016 Bells Hwy MVC C Shift
Four adults were transported following a moderate
speed MVC at the intersection of Bells Hwy and Hiers Corner Road Friday
evening 29-July. At 21:06, two pickup trucks collided in the
intersection blocking three lanes of Bells Highway. Three patients
received non-life threatening injuries and one patient was more serious.
All four were transported by Fire-Rescue to Colleton Medical Center.
Traffic on Bells Highway was blocked for nearly an hour. Click
here for more information.
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19-July-2016 Active Shooter Drill
Fire-Rescue participated in an active shooter drill at the Ambulatory
Care Building at Colleton Medical Center Tuesday afternoon 19-July. The
drill simulated an active shooter on the hospital campus. The main
building was not used, except for the Emergency Department who received
seven patients to test their surge capabilities. Safety was a primary
concern. All participants were briefed on the entire exercise which was
headed up by Walterboro Police, who was assisted by the Sheriffs
Office. Click here for more information. |
7/19/2016-
ALL FIRE-RESCUE PERSONNEL: Squad 27 and Marine 27 have been relocated
to Station 1. Car 11 & the MCI trailer have been relocated to Station
27. These apparatus will remain in the respective locations outlined
above at least through the remainder of the summer months. A
notification will be sent out if the apparatus are moved again. Please
make a note of it. |
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15/July/2016 MVC w/double entrapment & Air Evac
A Shift
Two adults were severely injured and three children were transported
following a single vehicle high speed MVC in the 400 block of Bent Gate
Lane Friday evening 15-July. At approximately 19:00, an east bound car
lost control on the rural dirt road, crossed a ditch and began to flip
over. The car struck a large pine tree roof first causing extensive
damage to the Ford Escape. The roof over the front seats was pushed
almost to the floor trapping both front seat occupants. Click
here for more information. |
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15/July/2016 Structure Fire Mutual Aid A Shift
Colleton Firefighters responded to as mutual aid to
assist Dorchester County Fire-Rescue with a structure fire at 161 Creek
Road in Reevesville, Friday afternoon 15-July at 15:20. The fire
involved a doublewide mobile home which was fully involved. Crews
assisted with suppression efforts and shuttled water for water supply.
The home suffered heavy damage. Click here
for more information.
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7/10/2016-
We offer condolences to Firefighter-Paramedic Joe
Hamilton and his family. Joes mother passed away Thursday 7-July. We will
provide information regarding funeral arrangements as we receive them.
Please remember his family in your prayers. |
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09/July/2016 Structure Fire with Injury A Shift
An adult male was injured and his home was destroyed in a late night fire the occurred Saturday 09-July at 22:38. Fire-Rescue was alerted to the incident at 2064 Peirce Road north of Cottageville advising a generator was on fire on the back porch of the residence. Engine 9 arrived five minutes later to find the entire one story block structure fully involved. The roof collapsed shortly after arrival.
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09/July/2016 Structure Fire A Shift
A large portion of a building was destroyed in a mid-morning fire at a closed lumber mill east of Cottageville, Saturday morning 09-July. A caller to 9-1-1 reported the building was heavily involved and involved stacks of lumber. Engine 9 arrived to find the structure well involved and a portion of the roof had already collapsed. Click
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09/July/2016 Traumatic Injuries w/ Air Evac C Shift
An adult female received suspected life
threatening traumatic injuries in a horse riding accident at Broxton
Bridge Plantation Saturday morning 09-July. At 06:02, 9-1-1 was notified
that the female fell from the horse and the horse then fell on top of
her. Witnesses advised the patient was unconscious. When
Firefighter-Paramedics arrived at 1683 Broxton Bridge Highway, they
found the woman conscious but with suspected multiple injuries. Click
here for more information. |