Colleton County Fire Rescue

07/05/2025

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A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for the South Carolina coastline from Edisto Beach to the North Carolina border, where tropical storm conditions are possible Saturday into Sunday. The South Carolina Emergency Management Division, along with members of the State Emergency Response Team (SERT), are actively monitoring this weather system and are prepared to respond as necessary.

07/04/2025

Fire-Rescue is continuing to monitor this storm. Right now the greatest risk is for rip currents and a small craft advisory. This is a fluid situation and changes may occur. Please continue to monitor this page as well as US National Weather Service Charleston SC!

07/04/2025

We are thankful for those who fought for our independence and even more thankful for those who defend it still today. Several of are either active duty or veterans, and we could not be more proud to have them as part of our family.

Please celebrate responsibly. Never take for granted our freedoms and never forget the sacrifices that accompany Independence Day!

07/03/2025

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Good morning, here is the latest Tropical Weather Outlook: There is now a medium (60%) chance for an area of low pressure to develop near the southeast U.S. coastline from a remnant frontal boundary into early next week, with a low (20%) chance for development over the next 48 hours.

Details: https://www.weather.gov/chs/tropical

07/02/2025

We are keeping our 👀's on disturbance #1. The time is now to make sure your preparations are in place.

07/01/2025

⚠️ Batteries and electronic devices are causing issues at the Colleton County Government Landfill. Please read the Press Release below. Together, we can prevent future issues! We are encouraging all Colletonians to "Be Battery Smart".

https://des.sc.gov/community/recycling-waste-reduction/be-battery-smart/be-battery-smart-recycle-right-and-safely

07/01/2025

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Celebrate the 4th of July this year with safe alternatives like glow sticks, silly string or even noise makers. For more safety tips: nfpa.org/fireworks

07/01/2025

We should be celebrating, safely! Not from a hospital bed, the burn center, trying to figure out how to count to ten with missing fingers or toes, or watching your neighbors house burn because of complacency.

Enjoy, celebrate, have fun! Just be safe about it!

With Fourth of July celebrations ahead, please keep these fireworks safety tips in mind. Remember, fireworks CAN start wildfires!
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• Obey your local fireworks ordinances
• Use fireworks in a safe area away from dry fields, forests and buildings⁠
• Properly extinguish coals from grills and firepits before leaving the area⁠
• Don’t park on dry vegetation
• Make sure that any safety chains on trailers and RVs don't drag on the pavement, which can cause sparks that can ignite dry vegetation
• If you plan to conduct a debris burn, notify the Forestry Commission before you burn. (https://www.scfc.gov/protection/fire-burning/how-to-notify/). Limit fires to vegetative material like leaves, limbs and branches. clear a firebreak around the burn site. Have the right personnel and equipment available (people/shovels/rakes/water) to keep the fire under control. Stay with the fire until it is completely out (drenched and/or cold to the touch)⁠.

07/01/2025

Time to get those kits built!

Introducing Storm Cone Crunch.
Get your emergency kit and your sweet tooth ready with this preparedness-inspired ice cream! Featuring coconut cream and vanilla ice cream with a stormy swirl of blueberry and raspberry jam, plus chocolate, this flavor is a delicious reminder to always be ready before the storm hits.

06/30/2025

Stay hydrated, friends! This will be a very busy week at our local beach. Please enjoy, have fun and be safe. Don't forget sunscreen and reapply often.

Cowabunga! While you hang-ten this summer, make sure to apply your sunscreen and drink water. Whether you are riding waves on the beach, or planting flowers in the yard, always follow heat safety precautions. Know the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. To learn more about extreme heat preparedness, visit scemd.org.

06/29/2025

Papa Don taught so many of over his vast career. We are saddened to learn of his passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with Don’s family along with his brothers and sisters at Town of Moncks Corner and all those who knew him.