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17/June/2025 - MVC with Air Evac - "B" Shift

An adult female was seriously injured in a two vehicle MVC at the intersection of Bells Hwy. (SC Hwy 64) and Upchurch Lane Thursday afternoon 17-July at 18:29. The woman was a front seat passenger in a Chevrolet Malibu that was struck in the passenger side by a Ford Transit van. The car received heavy damage. The woman suffered multiple traumatic injuries and a head injury. She was treated at the scene by Firefighter-Paramedics, then transported emergent in Fire-Rescue Medic 26. Click here for additional information.
16/July/2025 - Otter Island Rescue - "C" Shift

County Fire-Rescue units, Edisto Beach Fire-Rescue units, DNR and the Coast Guard responded to an overturned boat near Otter Island in the Saint Helena sound Wednesday morning 16-July at 06:31. The occupants advised their boat overturned Tuesday evening and they had been stranded for over 12 hours. One occupant suffered a medical emergency following the incident and the other two people were able to keep them on top of the hull during the night. Click here for additional information.
13/July/2025 - Edisto River Rescue - "A" Shift

Ten people were rescued from the Edisto River Sunday afternoon 13-July. At 16:14, Colleton 9-1-1 received reports of ten people in the river as a result of an overturned floatation device. Units from the DNR, the Sheriff's Office and Fire-Rescue responded to the incident and accessed the area from two landings, one north of I-95 and one south of I-95. What started out as a leisurely trip for two families, consisting of five adults and five children , nearly turned tragic in the swift waters of the Edisto. Click here for additional information. 
09/July/2025 - Structure Fire - "C" Shift

A Johnsville Community home was heavily damaged by a fire Wednesday afternoon 09-July. At 17:58, the homeowner in the 1400 block of Johnsville Road, called 9-1-1 advising his house was on fire with flames visible from the rear of the structure. Engine 7 arrived minutes later to find heavy fire and smoke showing from the single story wood frame structure. Crews deployed two hand lines to the building to combat the fire. The flames had already breached the ceiling and traveled through the attic. The occupant had already safely exited the building. Click here for additional information.
07/July/2025 - Structure Fire - "A" Shift

A Cottageville home was damaged by a lightning strike Monday afternoon, 07-July at 16:53 in the 200 block of Farmer Street. Callers to 9-1-1 reported smoke in the residence. Fire-Rescue units arrived to find smoke coming from the eaves on all sides of the building. Crews deployed one handline to the structure and found a hole blown in the ceiling. The fire damaged electrical wiring in the attic and had burned across several rafters. Crews were on the scene for over an hour performing overhaul and removing smoldering insulation. Click here for additional information.
06/July/2025 - Shooting Incident - "B" Shift

Law Enforcement Officers are investigating a shooting incident that injured a 14 year old male juvenile in the 200 block of Sniders Hwy., behind Colleton Heights Apartments at 02:37 Sunday morning 06-July. A reported domestic incident escalated with a person discharging a firearm. Click here for additional information.
30/June/2025 - Shooting Incident - "C" Shift

Two teenagers received injuries during a suspected drive-by shooting incident in the 100 block of Deloach Ave Monday afternoon 30-June at 17:08. Sheriff's Deputies located a 15 year old male with injuries to his leg and abdomen. Deputies assisted the young man until Firefighter-Paramedics arrived. He was treated at the scene, then transported to the Pediatric Trauma Center at Shawn Jenkins Hospital at MUSC in Charleston by Fire-Rescue Medic 1. The second juvenile, a 17 yr. old male, fled the scene. Click here for additional information.
29/June/2025 - Shooting Incident - "A" Shift

An adult male was injured in a shooting incident in the 300 block of Fletcher Lane in the Oakman Branch Community Sunday morning 29-June at 02:11. The man received two wounds and was treated at the scene by Firefighter-Paramedics. No medical helicopters were immediately available. He was transported emergent to the Trauma Center at HCA Trident Hospital in North Charleston by Fire-Rescue Medic 26. Additional Firefighter-Paramedics were on board assisting with his care during the transport. The shooting incident is being investigated by the Colleton County Sheriff's Office. Click here for additional information.
24/June/2025 - MVC with Entrapment and Air Evac - "B" Shift

At 05:12, Tuesday 24-June a northbound semi-truck left the roadway on Interstate 95 near the 60 mile marker and struck several trees in the median. The cab received heavy damage from the impact, but the front of the trailer failed and the load of 50 lb. bags of sugar were propelled forward crushing the cab from the rear. The unrestrained driver was partially ejected through the windshield, but was trapped in the wreckage as the cab was crushed. An off-duty Fire-Rescue Lieutenant arrived minutes later and began treating the unconscious driver who was hanging out of the windshield. Click here for additional information.
8/June/2025 - Patient Visit with MUSC

Bralyn Padgett visited with the responders who rescued her following a horrific automobile crash on Dorsey Street on 27-April. MUSC arranged the meeting at Fire-Rescue Headquarters, bringing Bralyn, her Trauma Surgeon Dr. Mallah and many of the responders who all worked to save her life, together to meet and discuss the accident. Bralyn was upbeat and smiling as she greeted everyone. Representatives from Live 5 and the Post and Courier were on site as Bralyn, responders and finally Dr. Mallah recapped the events of the day and how the team effort played out, ultimately saving Bralyn. Click here for more information.
15/June/2025 - MVC with Air Evac - "C" Shift

Two people were seriously injured in a single vehicle MVC on Wellston Circle off of Thunderbolt Drive Sunday night 15-June. 9-1-1 was notified at 22:43 when a passing motorist discovered the Toyota Sequoia SUV in the woods. The accident possibly occurred around 21:00. The vehicle drove off of Industrial Road at a high rate of speed, failed to negotiate the turn and entered the wooded area, striking a tree head-on. The vehicle received heavy damage to the exterior and interior. Click here for additional information.
13/June/2025 - Paramedic Announcement

The Fire-Rescue Department congratulates Firefighter-EMT Marshall Morehead on successfully obtaining his National Registry Paramedic Certification. Firefighter-Paramedic Morehead worked tirelessly to obtain his certification and we are proud of his accomplishments. Firefighter-Paramedic Morehead is also celebrating his two year anniversary with the Department this month.  Please click here for more information.
07/June/2025 - Car vs Moped MVC w/Air Evac - "A" Shift

A child was severely injured when the Moped he was driving was struck in the side at the intersection of Foxfield Road and Fourth Street Saturday afternoon 07-June at 15:58. The small child, approx. 11 years old, was thrown approx. 30 feet into the ditch. He suffered multiple traumatic injuries and witnesses advised he was unconscious following the collision. Firefighter-Paramedics treated the child at the scene and requested a medical helicopter. Click here for additional information.
05/June/2025 - High Speed MVC w/entrapment - "B" Shift

Three people were injured, one seriously in a single vehicle MVC on Interstate 95 near the 61 mile marker northbound, Thursday evening 05-June at 17:39. The northbound sedan was traveling at a high rate of speed when it left the roadway, struck a concrete culvert and overturned. The car received heavy damage and landed on its roof in a water filled ditch, trapping the driver. Sheriff's Deputies arrived first and entered the car. The Deputies held the man's head out of the water until he could be extricated. Click here for additional information.
03/June/2025 - NWS-Charleston Letter of Appreciation

We offer a big thanks to the National Weather Service - Charleston Office for presenting Fire-Rescue with a letter of appreciation at the County Council meeting on June 3rd.  We greatly value our partnership with the NWS-Charleston office.  The personnel that work there, like us, serve and protect our citizens 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.  Visit their webpage for a multitude of weather planning resources at https://www.weather.gov/chs/
25/May/2025 - Structure Fire - "C" Shift

A residential structure was damaged in an early morning fire off of Waterfowl Lane east of Cottageville, Sunday morning 25-May at 07:54. Engine 9 arrived to find an elevated porch attached to a home fully involved and starting to burn the structure. All occupants had safely exited the home. Firefighter-Paramedics deployed multiple hand lines to protect the residence and extinguish the fire. Crews worked for 20 minutes to bring the fire under control, but were on the scene for several hours. Water supply was conducted using Tenders. Click here for additional information.
27/May/2025 - Shooting Incident - "A" Shift

A sixteen year old was shot multiple times at a residence in the 100 block of Deloach Ave Tuesday morning 27-May at 00:06. The teenage male was found outside of the home and treated at the scene by Firefighter-Paramedics. No medical helicopters could fly due to poor weather conditions. The patient was transported emergent to the Trauma Center at MUSC in Charleston by Fire-Rescue Medic 1, The Colleton County Sheriff's Office is investigating the shooting. Click here for additional information.  

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