FIRE-RESCUE HEADQUARTERS

Fire-Rescue Headquarters is located at 113 Mable T. Willis Blvd.  The state of the art facility is located on approximately seventeen acres.  The land and facility are shared with the county public works department and the county fleet maintenance department.  The facility features on site refueling, seven apparatus service bays, a 1500 square foot storage room, a pressure washing station for apparatus and other heavy equipment, a small lunchroom, a central receiving and storage area, and a covered pump testing pit.

 Fire-Rescue Headquarters is home to Battalion 1 (on-duty Battalion Chief), Truck 12 (Fire-Rescue Chief), Truck 14 & Truck 15 (Fleet Management), Truck 16 (Fire Marshal), Car 17, Truck 108, Truck 111 (Chief of Operations), Truck 116 (Battalion Chief  in charge of Logistics).

STATION 1 - South Walterboro

Built in 2003, Station 1 is located on the property adjacent to headquarters.  This six bay station is equipped with two bedrooms, a day room, and a large storage room.

 Station 1 houses Engine 1 (1500 gpm pumper), Tanker 1 (3000 gallon tanker), Rescue 1 (Heavy Rescue), Medic 102 (ALS Backup Ambulance), and Medic 106 (ALS Backup Ambulance).

Station 1 is first in to a largely rural residential area; however, is also responsible for the commercial buildings adjacent to Interstate 95 and 13 miles of Interstate 95.  Station 1’s heavy rescue is responsible for serving the entire county.

Station 2 is located in the rural community of Jacksonboro, which served as the county seat from 1799 to 1822.  While Charleston was under siege in the American Revolution, Jacksonboro was named the provisional capital of South Carolina.  Today, the fire station serves a primarily rural residential area and approximately seven miles of U.S. Highway 17.  It is a four bay station a day room, and a large meeting area.  

Station 2 houses Engine 2 (1500 gpm pumper), Brush 2 (Brush Truck), Tanker 2 (3000 gallon tanker), and Tanker 204 (1500 gallon tanker).  

The station’s first in response area borders Charleston County to the east.  The station also covers approximately 6 miles of railroad and the popular Edisto River.

Station 3 is located in the town of Lodge.  Station 3 is a three bay station with a day room/meeting area.

 Station 3 houses Engine 3 (1250 gpm pumper), Tanker 3 (3000 gallon tanker).

 The station’s first in response area borders Bamberg County to the west.  The station covers a primarily rural residential area with a few small businesses and churches.

Station 4 is located in the community of Hudson Mill at Five Points, as it is the intersection of Hudson Mill Road (which passes through Five Points), Pine Grove Road, and Azalea Patch Road (which passes through Five Points).  Station 4 is a three bay station with a large day room/meeting area.

 Station 4 houses Engine 4 (1250 gpm pumper), Tanker 4 (3000 gallon tanker).

 The station’s first in response is a primarily rural residential area with some light to moderately sized agricultural properties.   Station 4 also claims Engine 401 (1000 gpm Midi pumper) as a resident.  However, Engine 401 generally resides at Breland Farms.  The family owned farming business employs many Station 4 volunteers, including the station Captain.  Farming business is put on hold when an emergency arises as most of the Breland Farm employees leave to care for others.

Station 5 is located in the community of Canadys.  Station 5 is a two bay station with a kitchen, day room/office and a meeting area.  

Station 5 houses Engine 5 (1500 gpm pumper), and Tanker 5 (3000 gallon tanker).

 The station’s first in response is a primarily rural residential area but the station also covers several heavy commercial properties, one large industrial property, and six miles of Interstate 95.  The station’s response area also borders Dorchester County to the north.  The station is also is also third due to Colleton County’s two industrial areas.

Station 6 is located in the community of Green Pond.  Station 6 is a seven bay station with a kitchen, day room, office, sleeping quarters, and a large meeting area.   

Station 6 houses Engine 6 (1500 gpm pumper), Tanker 6 (3000 gallon tanker), Ladder 6 (95' Quint), Tanker 604 (3000 gallon tanker), Brush 6 (Light duty brush), Medic 6 (ALS Ambulance).  

The station’s first in response is a primarily rural residential area but the station also covers several commercial properties, several plantations, two large commercial properties, ten miles of U.S. Highway 17, seven miles of railroad, and the Ashepoo and Combahee Rivers.  The station’s response area also borders Beaufort County to the south.  The station is responsible for serving the single largest geographical area in the county.

Station 7 is located in the town of Smoaks.  Station 7 is a three bay station with a kitchen/meeting room and an office.   

Station 7 houses Engine 7 (1250 gpm pumper), and Tanker 7 (3000 gallon tanker).

 The station’s first in response is a primarily rural residential area but the station also covers several commercial and agricultural properties.  The station’s response area also borders Bamberg and Orangeburg Counties to the north. 

Station 8 is located in the community of Hendersonville.  Station 8 is a three bay station with a kitchen/meeting room and an office.   

Station 8 houses Engine 8 (1250 gpm pumper), and Tanker 8 (3000 gallon tanker).

The station’s first in response is a primarily rural residential area but the station also covers several large assembly properties such as a large school and several large churches. 

Station 9 is located in the town of Cottageville.  Station 9 is a six bay station with a kitchen, sleeping quarters, several offices and a meeting room.   

Station 9 houses Engine 9 (1250 gpm pumper), Tanker 9 (3000 gallon tanker), Service 904 (light duty service), and Medic 9 (ALS Ambulance).  

The station’s first in response is a primarily rural residential area but the station also covers several large assembly properties such as a large school and several large churches.  The station is also fourth due to one of the county’s industrial areas.  The station’s ambulance is responsible for supplying Advanced Life Support to the northeast portion of the county.  The station’s response area borders Dorchester County to the North. 

Station 10 is located on property surrounded by land formerly used as Rahn Farms in the community of Islandton.  The station was erected so that the volunteers from Station 15 (Islandton), who worked at Rahn Farms, were closer to an apparatus in the event of an emergency.  Today, Rahn Farms has been retired; however, the station remains to serve the small community which use to revolve around the thriving farm.  Station 10 is a one bay station with no facilities and a small storage area in the rear of the building. 

 Station 10 houses Engine 10 (1250 gpm pumper).

 The station’s first in response is a light residential area.

Station 11 is located in the community of Maple Cane.  Station 11 is a three bay station with a meeting area, kitchen, and a storage building on the property.  . 

 Station 11 houses Engine 11 (1250 gpm pumper), Tanker 11 (2000 gallon tanker), and Service 11 (light duty service).

 The station’s first in response is a primarily rural residential area with a few small businesses.  The station’s response area borders Dorchester County to the east.

Station 12 is located in the community of Neyles.  Station 12 is a two bay station with a meeting area/kitchen.  

Station 12 houses Engine 12 (1250 gpm pumper), and Tanker 12 (3000 gallon tanker).

 The station’s first in response is a primarily rural residential area with a few small businesses.

Station 13 is located in the community of Jonesville.  Station 13 is a three bay station with a meeting area.

 Station 13 houses Engine 13 (1250 gpm pumper), and Tanker 13 (3000 gallon tanker).

 The station’s first in response is a primarily rural residential area with a few small businesses and churches.  The station also covers 7 miles of Interstate 95.  The station’s response area borders Hampton County to the south.

STATION 14 - Town of Edisto Beach Fire Department

Station 15 is located in the community of Islandton.  Station 15 is a two bay station with a meeting area, kitchen, sleeping quarters, and office.  There is also an adjacent building which houses the brush truck.

Station 15 houses Engine 15 (1500 gpm pumper), Tanker 15 (3000 gallon tanker), and Brush 15 (light duty brush).

 The station’s first in response is a primarily rural residential area with a few small businesses and churches.  The station’s response area borders Hampton County to the west.

Station 16 is located in the town of Williams.  This single bay station houses Engine 16 (1000 gpm pumper).

This station's first in response area is a rural residential area and a large lumber mill.

Station 17 is located in the community of Springtown.  Station 17 is a two bay station with a meeting area/office. 

Station 17 houses Engine 17 (1250 gpm pumper), Tanker 17 (3000 gallon tanker).

 The station’s first in response is a primarily rural residential area.  The station’s response area borders Orangeburg and Bamberg Counties to the west.

Station 18 is located in the community of Bells.  Station 18 is a four bay station with a day room/kitchen, separated sleeping quarters, and an office. 

 Station 18 houses Engine 18 (1250 gpm pumper), Tanker 18 (3000 gallon tanker), Squad 18 (light duty service), and Medic 18 (ALS Ambulance).

 The station’s first in response is a primarily residential area but includes several churches, two large schools, several small businesses, and a few agricultural properties.  The station’s ambulance is responsible for providing Advanced Life Support to the Western portion of Colleton County. 

Located on approximately six acres of land donated by the adjacent Dayco Corporation, Station 19 is located in the airport industrial park north of the City of Walterboro.  Station 19 is an eight bay station with a day room, kitchen, large training room, sleeping quarters, and utility room.  Station 19 is also home to the county’s training site.

Station 19 houses Engine 19 (1500 gpm pumper), Tanker 19 (3000 gallon tanker), Rescue 1905 (Technical Rescue Trailer), Haz Mat 19 (Hazardous Materials Response), Ladder 19 (95’ Quint), ARFF 19 (Aircraft Crash Truck), Medic 19 (ALS Ambulance), Truck 11 (Training Lieutenant), and Truck 110 (Training Captain).

 The station’s first in response area is a heavy industrial with heavily populated residential and several large schools. 

Station 20 is located on Edisto Island in the unincorporated area of Colleton County.  The station is not accessible (by land) except by traveling through Charleston County.  Station 20 is a three bay station with detached living quarters, kitchen and day room.

 Station 20 houses Engine 20 (1250 gpm pumper), Tanker 20 (1500 gallon tanker), and Medic 20 (ALS Ambulance).

 The station’s first in response area is primarily residential with very large homes, and a few businesses.  Station 20’s ambulance is responsible for providing Advance Life Support to the island of Edisto including the Town of Edisto Beach (incorporated area).

Station 21 is located in the community of Bennetts Point.  Still an active shrimping port, Station 21 is located approximately 25 road miles from Fire-Rescue Headquarters.  Station 21 is a two bay station with office, and a meeting room.

 Station 21 houses Engine 21 (1500 gpm pumper), and Tanker 21 (4000 gallon tanker).

 The station’s first in response area is primarily residential with some larger homes, and several large plantations.  

Station 22 is located in the community of Ritter.  Station 22 is a three bay station with an office.

 Station 22 houses Engine 22 (1250 gpm pumper), and Tanker 22 (1500 gallon tanker)

The station’s first in response area is primarily rural residential area with several churches and one industrial property.  

Station 23 is located in the community of Ashton.  Station 23 is a three bay station with an office and training room.

 Station 23 houses Engine 23 (1250 gpm pumper), Tanker 23 (3000 gallon tanker), and Squad 23 (light duty service)

 The station’s first in response area is primarily rural residential area with several agricultural properties and plantations.  

Station 24 is located in the community of Foxfield.  Station 24 is a three bay station.

 Station 24 houses Engine 24 (1500 gpm pumper), Tanker 24 (3000 gallon tanker), and fire prevention trailer.

 The station’s first in response area is primarily residential area with several small businesses and churches.  

Station 25 is located in the community of White Hall.  Station 25 is a three bay station.

 Station 25 houses Engine 25 (1250 gpm pumper), and Tanker 25 (3000 gallon tanker)

 The station’s first in response area is primarily rural residential area with several large plantations.  

Station 26 is located in the community of Mount Carmel.  Station 26 is a three bay station with living quarters, a day room/kitchen, and an office.

 Station 26 houses Engine 26 (1500 gpm pumper), Tanker 26 (3000 gallon tanker), and Service 26 (medium duty service/investigations).

 The station’s first in response area is primarily rural residential area but also covers businesses adjacent to Interstate 95 as well as 11 miles of Interstate 95.  

Station 27 is located in downtown Walterboro.  Established in 1968 by the Colleton Rural F.D. (the first rural fire protection service and then designated Station 1).  Station 27 was renumbered in 2004.  Station 27 is a seven bay station with sleeping quarters, kitchen/day room, office, and training room.  

Station 27 houses Tanker 27 (3000 gallon tanker), Rescue 2703 (Mass Casualty Incident Response Trailer), Squad 27 (water rescue service), Medic 27 (ALS Ambulance), Medic 2702 (ALS Backup Ambulance), Marine 27 (water rescue boat), and foam trailer.  

The station’s ambulances are responsible for providing Advanced Life Support to the bulk of the City of Walterboro.

Station 28 is located on the Ashepoo Plantation property near the Brickyard Landing in the heart of the Ace Basin.  Station 28 is a three bay station.

Station 28 houses Engine 28 (1250 gpm pumper), Tanker 28 (4000 gallon tanker), and Engine 202 (1000 gpm pumper).

Station 28 provides protection for several large plantations.

Station 29 is located in the lower Cane Branch area.  Built in 2004, this station is a two bay station with minimal facilities including a small office area and restroom.

 Station 29 houses Engine 29 (750 gpm pumper), Tanker 29 (3000 gallon tanker).

 The station’s first in area includes residential communities and several large farming operations.

Station 30 is located in the Bonnie Doone area.  Built in 2005, this station is a two bay station with minimal facilities including a small office area and restroom.

 Station 30 houses Engine 30 (750 gpm pumper) and Tanker 30 (2000 gallon tanker).

 The station’s first in area includes small residential communities that border the Chessey Creek and the large residential property of Bonnie Doone Plantation.