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02/January/2025 - High Speed MVC - "A" Shift
An adult male received serious injuries in a
single vehicle MVC on Mount Carmel Road just south of Wolfe Creek
Road Thursday evening 02-January at 18:52. The northbound Chevrolet
Pickup Truck left the roadway and entered the southbound ditch
causing heavy damage to the vehicle. The driver was wearing a
seatbelt. A great deal of debris blocked both lanes of Mount Carmel
Road. The man was treated at the scene by Firefighter-Paramedics. No
medical helicopters were available. Click
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01/January/2025 - Fatal ATV Accident - "C" Shift
An adult male died from injuries received in an
ATV accident in the 200 block of Brownlehe Street New Years Day. The
man had been riding the ATV and did not return home. Family members
found him several hours later and alerted First Responders. The ATV
was found upright in the bushes next to a residence. The small
vehicle and the patient were obscured from view due to brush. It
appeared the ATV had flipped over several times and ejected the
driver. Click here for additional
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30/December/2024 - Condolences
The Fire-Rescue Department extends condolences to Firefighter/EMT
Rusty Sullivan his wife, Logistics Administrative Assistant Tiffany
and the entire Sullivan family on the loss of their father, Mr.
Roger Deal Sullivan, Sr. Mr. Sullivan passed away at the age of 84,
on 30-December. Funeral services with Military Honors and Masonic
Rites will be conducted at 2 PM on Monday, 4-January at Dorchester
Memory Gardens, 11000 Dorchester Road Summerville, SC. Please
remember the Sullivan family in your prayers.
The full obituary can be viewed here:
https://www.briceherndonfuneralhome.com/obituary/RogerD-SullivanSr |
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26/December/2024 - Shooting Incident - "C" Shift
An adult male received a life threatening
gunshot wound during an incident in the 200 block of Rivers Street
in the City of Walterboro Thursday afternoon 26-December at 13:14.
Law Enforcement officers found the man lying near the road bleeding
profusely. Police officers began treating his injuries and
controlled his external bleeding prior to the arrival of
Firefighter-Paramedics. Medics 19 and 26 responded, then continued
his care at the scene. Click here for
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25/December/2024 - MVC with Entrapment & Air Evac (Mutual Aid) - "B"
Shift
Colleton County responded as mutual aid to
Hampton County for a two vehicle MVC with entrapment at the
intersection of Yemassee Hwy (SC Hwy 68) and Lane Street in the Town
of Yemassee Christmas Day 25-December at 15:33. Hampton County
Fire-Rescue performed the extrication of the trapped victim and were
removing the patient when Colleton Medic 1 arrived. The CARE Flight
helicopter had already been requested and landed approximately 1
mile from the scene on Yemassee Hwy. Click
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16/December/2024 - MVC with Entrapment & Air Evac - "A" Shift
An adult male was critically injured in a single car
MVC in the 300 block of Ivanhoe Road Monday afternoon 16-December. At 13:08,
two men observed the small SUV slowly drive over the embankment into Ireland
Creek. The car overturned in the shallow water, trapping the driver. He was
pinned in the car in such a way that his head was under the water. Caden
Moyer and Asher Caponetti, who watched the events unfold from the Ollie's
parking lot, jumped into action. Click here for
additional information. |
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15/December/2024 - Fatal MVC - "C" Shift
An adult male has died from injuries he received in a
motor vehicle collision Sunday evening 15-December. At 19:11, the accident
was reported to 9-1-1. The man, who was wearing dark clothing, was riding a
Gotrax electric scooter, similar to a skateboard with handles, on Charleston
Hwy (SC Hwy 64). Near the intersection of Charleston Hwy and Poplar Street,
the man was struck by an eastbound vehicle. He impacted the hood and
windshield and then fell to the shoulder of the road. Click
here for additional information. |
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15/December/2024 - Structure Fire - "A" Shift
An alert mail carrier observed smoke coming from a home
in the 200 block of Gadsden Loop Sunday morning 15-December. At 11:40, a US
Postal employee delivering packages saw smoke coming from the roof and
windows of a home. She immediately notified the Sheriff's Office.
Fire-Rescue Engine 1 arrived minutes later to find smoke coming from the
roof and eaves of the single story brick veneer structure.
Firefighter-Paramedics forced open the front door and entered with one
handline. They found the kitchen on fire with extension into the attic.
Click here for additional information. |
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14/December/2024 - Annual Christmas Dinner and Award Ceremony
Fire-Rescue held the annual Christmas Dinner and Award Ceremony on 14-
December at Colleton County Middle School. Click
here for additional information. |
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14/December/2024 - Shop With Santa's Heroes
Local First Responders gathered Saturday morning 14-December to escort 14
community children on a Christmas excursion. The annual "Shop with Santa's
Heroes" event is sponsored by the Walterboro Police Dept. Local Responders
from Fire-Rescue, Walterboro Police Dept., Colleton County Sheriff's Office,
SLED, SC DNR, Walterboro Fire Dept. and Colleton County DSS assembled at the
Wildlife Center parking lot at 06:30. The children had been selected by DSS
to participate. Click here for additional
information. |
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11/December/2024 - Heating Unit Fire at Hendersonville Elementary School -
"C" Shift
Fire-Rescue and Sheriff's Office units
responded to the Hendersonville Elementary School Wednesday
afternoon 11-December at 13:16. Colleton County Sheriff's Office
School Resource Officers (SRO's) detected the presence of smoke in
one of the break rooms on the 100 hallway. They immediately notified
Fire-Rescue, activated the fire alarm, and started the evacuation
process. In addition, the SRO's provided real-time updates that
aided Fire-Rescue. Engine 1 arrived to find no visible signs from
the exterior of the building. Click here
for more information. |
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08/December/2024 - Christmas Parade - "C" Shift
Fire-Rescue participated in the Walterboro Christmas Parade Sunday
evening 08-December. Multiple units lined up on Hampton Street to
join the many participants. The event was well attended by the
public and many positive comments were received about the decorated
apparatus. The community helped bring in the joyous time of year as
we celebrate the birth of Christ. Click here
for additional information. |
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07/December/2024 - Structure Fire - "B" Shift
A residential structure was damaged in an
evening fire Saturday night 07-Dec. At 19:03, the neighbors called
9-1-1 reporting smoke coming from the home. The quick thinking
neighbor stretched a garden hose over the fence and began spraying
water in a window, reducing the flames. Engine 1 arrived minutes
later to find smoke coming from the singlewide mobile home. The fire
was contained to a bedroom on the south side of the building.
Firefighter-Paramedics deployed one handline and entered the
structure through the front door. Click here
for additional information. |
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05/December/2024 - Structure Fire - "C" Shift
At 11:03 on Thursday 05-December, a passerby
notified 9-1-1 of a residence on fire at the corner of Camp Buddy
Road and Garner Corners Ct. The caller noted there were flames
coming from the windows and roof. Engine 9 arrived to find the
singlewide mobile home approximately 60% involved. The roof over
half of the home and a portion of the front wall had already burned
away. Firefighter-Paramedics deployed multiple handlines to the
building. A vehicle was in front of the home and neighbors could not
verify that no one was there. Click here
for additional information. |
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28/November/2024 - Structure Fire - "A" Shift
A single family dwelling was destroyed in an early morning fire in
the 4800 block of Hudson Mill Road, Thanksgiving morning
28-November. At 07:17, a passing motorist called 9-1-1 reporting a
well involved building on fire. Engine 18 arrived to find the wood
frame residential structure fully involved. A two car garage located
approx. 50 feet behind the home was also on fire, as well as a
pickup truck parked next to the home. A second vehicle and boat were
also damaged. Firefighter-Paramedics deployed multiple hand
lines to combat the fire, as well as the deck gun from Engine 18.
Click here for additional information.
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27/November/2024 - Shooting Incident - "A" Shift
An adult male suffered a fatal gunshot wound during an altercation
at a residence in the 16400 block of Hendersonville Hwy. near the
Hampton County line, Wednesday evening 27-November at 22:03.
Sheriff's Deputies and Firefighter-Paramedics responded to the
location which was well off of the highway, down a narrow single
lane driveway. The man received care from responders but did not
respond to resuscitative efforts. The Coroner's Office was notified
and responded to the scene. The Colleton County Sheriff's Office is
investigating the incident. Click here
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24/November/2024 - High Speed MVC - "C" Shift
A single vehicle MVC sent one adult female to the Trauma Center and
two others to Colleton Medical Center Sunday morning 24-November at
05:26. The southbound car lost control and overturned in the median.
All three occupants suffered multiple injuries. They were able to
exit the vehicle prior to the arrival of responders. Each was
treated at the scene, then transported to various hospitals. The SC
Highway Patrol is investigating the crash. Click
here for additional information. |
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