Colleton County Fire Rescue

01/17/2025

⚠️Potential Winter Weather ⚠️

It is still unclear how severe the impacts will be next week. We do know it will be very cold. There is a potential for a wintery mix of snow and/or ice that we are keeping a close eye on. Keep in mind just a little ice accumulation will make roads dangerous and could cause power outages. For additional information please visit: www.colletonfire.com/info. Follow US National Weather Service Charleston SC along with local news for credible information.

Colleton County Sheriff's Office Walterboro Police Department Walterboro Fire Department

01/16/2025

01/16/2025

Happy Workiversary, FF/Paramedic Barb! Thank you for your 5️⃣ years of service, and we wish you many more!

(Pictured left to right - FF/P Barb, Battalion Chief Jones)

📸 Credit Battalion Chief Banks

01/16/2025

🌬 🥶🥶

01/16/2025

Stay prepared for winter weather. 🌨️

Weather emergencies can happen when you least expect them. Staying prepared can help your business recover as fast as possible.

→ Keep digital copies of tax records and other key documents.
→ Take updated photos of your property and possessions.
→ Communicate your emergency plans with your employees.

01/15/2025

Heads Up Colleton, we need you to be weather aware next week. Take the long weekend to ensure your preparations are in order. Remember the 4 P's:
➡️ Pipes
➡️ Pets
➡️ Plants
➡️ People
The forecast models are all over the place at the moment, but we are expecting very cold temperatures with the possibility of 🌧 or ❄️. Please follow friends at US National Weather Service Charleston SC for updates related to the potential Winter Weather Event.

For Winter Weather Tips, please visit www.colletonfire.com/winterweathersafety

Colleton County Sheriff's Office Walterboro Police Department Walterboro Fire Department

Remember the 4 P's :
➡️ Pipes
➡️ Pets
➡️ Plants
➡️ People

It appears that accumulating winter precipitation is possible next week across SE GA/SC. Confidence in the placement and timing of the storm track remains low. At this time, it is too early to determine details such as precipitation types, amounts, timing, or specific impacted areas. However, the attached graphic from the NWS Weather Prediction Center shows the probability of minor impacts from any freezing rain, snow, and/or sleet for a 24 hour period ending at 7PM Tuesday.

01/15/2025

Keep anything that can burn at least 3 feet from any heat source like fireplaces, wood stoves, radiators, or space heaters. And never use your oven to heat your home.

01/13/2025

Happy Workiversary, Lieutenant Weber! Thank you for your 1️⃣3️⃣ years of service, and we wish you many more!! 🥳👏🎉

01/13/2025

Happy Workiversary, FF/EMT Welch! Thank you for your 1️⃣0️⃣ years of service, and we wish you many more! 🎉👏🥳

01/13/2025

Happy Workiversary, FF/EMT Wright! Thank you for your 2️⃣ years of service, and we wish you many more! 🎉👏🥳

01/13/2025

Happy Workiversary, FF/EMT Bohrer! Thank you for your 7️⃣ years of service, and we wish you many more! 🎉👏🥳

01/13/2025

Happy Workiversary, Captain Harrison! Thank you for your 2️⃣8️⃣ years of service, and we wish you many more! 🎉👏🥳

01/13/2025

Happy Workiversary, FF/Paramedic Hadwin! Thank you for your 7️⃣ years of service, and we wish you many more! 🎉👏🥳

01/13/2025

Happy Workiversary, FF/Paramedic Bascom! Thank you for your 1️⃣3️⃣ years of service, and we wish you many more! 🎉👏🥳

01/10/2025

Colleton County Fire-Rescue's 2024 Statistical Report is now available. We are happy to report, despite a 4.2% increase in call volume, we had NO fire deaths for the first time since 2019!! We are very excited about this accomplishment. Smoke Alarms, Save Lives! If you live in the County Fire District and have not taken advantage of Fire-Rescue's Free Smoke Alarm Program, please call Fire-Rescue Headquarters at 843-539-1960.

The 2024 Statistical Report can be found here:https://colletonfire.com/2024%20Statistics.pdf

01/10/2025

⚠️ Slippery Roads ⚠️

As this storm passes through our area, please use extreme caution while traveling. Remember, bridges will ice before the connected roads. SCDOT personnel are actively monitoring the roadways, please use caution while approaching the road workers.

01/09/2025