Stations 1, 4, 8, 22 and 29 responded to a structure fire at 2218 Cavanaugh Road Wednesday morning 28-July at 0023. The caller reported the fire could be seen from the road, but was located a substantial distance from the roadway. Engine 8 arrived to find a locked gate across the driveway. Firefighters used bolt cutters to access the property. Once at the scene, Engine 8 found a single family dwelling that was fully involved and had already collapsed... click here for additional information.

7/27/2010-

Congratulations to Fire Marshal Richard Sheffield and his wife on the birth of their daughter, born this evening at 20:41, weighing 5 lb. 14 oz. and 19&1/4 inches long.

Station 18 responded to a double shooting at 1223 Homestead Drive Sunday morning 25-July, at 0513. Sheriff’s Deputies and Firefighter-Paramedics found one woman dead at the scene and an adult male with critical gunshot injuries to the face. Crews worked diligently to control the bleeding and secure the man’s airway. Click here for additional information.

Run # 10-04036 - Colleton County Fire-Rescue responded to a fatal single vehicle MVC on I-95 at the 49mm southbound, Saturday afternoon 24-July at 1751. According to a witness, the large motor-home was traveling southbound when it suffered a tire blow out, which caused the driver to lose control. The motor-home entered the median, striking several trees and caught fire. Click here for additional information.

7/24/2010-

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7/24/2010- Announcement from Chief McRoy

I am pleased to announce the promotion of Firefighter-Paramedic Ben Heape to the “B” shift Battalion Chief’s position. Heape was selected from several very qualified applicants and will begin his duties in this new role next week. He is filling a vacancy due to B/C Sheffield assuming the duties of County Fire Marshal.  
Firefighter-Paramedic Chris Jones will begin serving as the Shift Assistant on “C” shift as soon as we can make some shift changes. The changes may not take place until after the Firefighter II training is completed.

Stations 9 and 19 responded to a two vehicle MVC on Cottageville Hwy at the intersection of Burr Hill Road Friday afternoon 23-July at 1718. According to witnesses, a southbound Ford Expedition turned into the path of a northbound UPS delivery truck. The Expedition was thrown to the right hand shoulder of Burr Hill Road injuring several people in the SUV.  Click here for additional information.

Station 1 responded to a single vehicle accident on Ivanhoe Road near South Jefferies Blvd, Friday afternoon 23-July at 1617. A newer model Chevrolet Pickup Truck left the roadway and went down a small embankment striking a large oak tree head on. The truck received heavy damage. The female driver ,who was wearing a seatbelt, was trapped inside the damaged truck. Click here for more information..

7/23/2010-

Memorial arrangements for Station 1 Firefighter and Walterboro Public Safety Officer Paul Potts have been announced.  The visitation will occur at Parker-Rhoden Funeral Home at 117 Paul Street in Walterboro from 1800 to 2000 tonight (7/23).  The funeral will be held Saturday, July 24 at 11:00 at First Baptist Church on the corner of Memorial Street and Hampton Street in Walterboro.  All Firefighters will serve as honorary pallbearers and are asked to assemble in front of the church at 10:30.  There will be no graveside service.  A reception will be held following the funeral at the Elks Lodge on Milestone Lane in Walterboro at 12:30.  Everyone is invited to attend.

Stations 1 and 6 responded to a two car MVC in the 13000 block of Green Pond Highway (SC hwy 303) just north of ACE Basin Parkway (US Hwy 17) Monday afternoon 19-July at 1400. A northbound small Honda collided with a northbound full size Ford pickup truck and overturned. Two adults and an infant were trapped in the wreckage. Click here for more information.

Station 9 responded to a high speed single vehicle MVC on Sidneys Road at the intersection of Rising Stage Lane, Monday 19-July at 1101. The location of the accident is near the Edisto River at the Dorchester County line. Apparently a southbound Ford pickup truck veered off of the right hand shoulder and lost control after coming back on the roadway. Click here for additional information.

Station 19 responded to a moped vs car accident at the intersection of Sidneys Road and Industrial Road Sunday afternoon 18-July at 1326. The moped ran into the back of a Honda Odyssey mini-van causing the moped driver to fall into the roadway. The patient received multiple trauma injuries including a head injury. Click here for additional information.