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Massive Fire in Downtown Charleston
CHARLESTON – One house was destroyed and two others suffered damage in an early-morning fire in downtown Charleston. The fire now is under control and no one was injured. Charleston firefighters initially responded to a 3:54 a.m. call at 247 Rutledge Ave. and found a house fully engulfed, according to Charleston Fire Department spokesman Mark Ruppel. (more…)
Folly Beach Backs Out of Charleston County Consolidated 911 Center
FOLLY BEACH – Citing residents' complaints about slow response times, City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to withdraw from Charleston County's Consolidated 911 emergency dispatch system. Under an agreement that City Council said has been reached with county officials, the county will help the city with the transition away from the centralized dispatch system and back to the system that ended in March when Folly dispensed with its own 911 dispatchers. (more…)
June 26th: Fixing the Digital Radio System
State Fire News Roundup
Folly Beach Might Leave Charleston 911 Center
FOLLY BEACH – Paul Chrysostom lives and works right across the street from police headquarters in City Hall. For years, that meant quick access to an officer if he reported noise problems, drunk drivers or an emergency of some sort. If he needs to hail a cop these days, however, Chrysostom has to call a Charleston County dispatcher some 18 miles away in North Charleston. (more…)
Kicking Cancer: Captains Daughter Needs Support
ROCK HILL – Firefighter Jaime Mathewson of the Rock Hill Fire Department in Rock Hill, South Carolina has enlisted the help of Piedmont ESS and Majestic Fire apparel to build and supply a custom, one of a kind teal, Nomex hood to be sold specifically for the benefit of Brooklyn Channell, the 9 year old daughter of Captain Chris Channell of the Rock Hill Fire Department. (more….)
Other State Fire News
June 24th – Dorchester County FD's added TIC's
June 24th – Office Fire Caused by Electrical Problem
June 23rd – Charleston Improves Safety, Focus on Maydays
June 22nd – Berkeley County Hears Fire Agreement from City
June 21st – FF's Respond to Fire in Conway
June 21st – Fire Destroys Laurens County Home
June 21st – The Charleston 9 Will Not be Forgotten
June 20th – New Policy Lets Columbia FF's Drive Ambulances
June 20th – Apartment fire Ruled Arson
June 20th – Fire Destroys Home in Beaufort
June 19th – 2 Apartments Destroyed in Lee County Fire
Startex Fire Department LODD
STARTEX – Startex Assistant Fire Chief Robin elric West died in his home after responding to a fire several hours previous.
Chief West responded to an electrical fire as well as multiple alarms during and after a storm that raged through the area that afternoon.
Chief West began to feel ill and was transported to a local hospital where he was treated and released the next morning. He was found deceased 3 hours later by family members. A cause is still pending.
Remembering the Charleston 9
CHARLESTON – It is a somber day as we remember the sacrifice of the 9 Charleston Firefighters who laid down their lives 4 years ago today at the infamous Sofa Super Store Fire. They are Captain Louis Mulkey, Captain Mike Benke, FF Melvin Champaign, Captain Billy Hutchingson, Engineer Brad Baity, FF Earl Drayton, Engineer Mark Kelsey, Engineer Michael French, and FF Brandon Thompson. Always Remember, Never Forget.
BOSTON, MA – We must also remember the sacrifice made by others. Yesterday, June 17th, was the 39th Anniversary of the Hotel Vendome Fire that killed 9 of Bostons Bravest in 1972. They were FF Thomas W. Beckwith, FF Joseph E. Boucher, Lt. Thomas J. Carroll, FF Charles E. Dolan, Lt. John E. Hanbury, Jr., FF John E. Jameson, FF Richard B. Magee, FF Paul J. Murphy, and FF Joseph P. Saniuk. Another 8 men were critically injured in the collapse.
FDNY – We also must remember the 2001 Fathers Day Fire in the Queens Burough of New York. Three Firefighters were killed after and explosion trapped them in a collapse. They were FF Brian Fahey, FF Harry Ford, and FF John Downing.
MEMPHIS, TN – Thanks go to Larry Boothby for the reminder of the Father's Day Fire June 15th, 2003. Lt. Trent Clark and Private Charles Zachary lost theirs lives while battling a raging fire in a Family Dollar Store. (apologies to the MFD for not posting this information)
We also need to remember all of the Firefighters that have lost their lives in the service to their communities. In the past few weeks we have lost multiple Firefighters. They were FF Scott Davis of Muncie, IN who was killed on June 15th in collapse during a church fire, FF Corey Shaw of Du Quoin, IL who was killed on June 17th in a collapse of a heavily involved commercial building, and FF David Goins of Angelina County, TX died from burns received in a wildland fire.
God Bless the families and friends of the Charleston 9, as well as others mentioned in this article.
"Always Remember, Never Forget"
State Fire News Round-up
PELION - Lexington County Firefighters were called to Stop-N-Shop Thrift Store at 7468 Edmund Highway and find the building heavily involved with fire. The fire was brought under control in about 1/2 hour. There were two employees inside the building that escaped unharmed. The fire, that is still under investigation, caused about $200,000 in damage. June 17th, Lexington County Fire Service
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CONWAY - Horry County FF's battled a fire in a mobile home at 5537 Daffodil Drive. heavy fire was coming from the roof on arrival of crews. Four people including three children escaped the blaze. Red Cross assisted the family. June 15th, WMBF
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COLUMBIA- A man was sent to the hospital after a fire broke out in his home on Falling Springs Road during a thunderstorm. It is unknown if weather was to blame for the blaze. The victim reported hearing a loud bang outside of his home and then he saw smoke. He was slightly injured with minor burns and was transported to the hospital. June 16th, Columbia Fire Department
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JASPER COUNTY - Authorities are still trying to identify a truck driver who died Saturday in a one-vehicle wreck on Interstate 95. A 1995 Freightliner tractor trailer rig traveling south on I-95 in Jasper County ran off the left side of the interstate near mile marker 27, according to Lance Cpl. Bob Beres of the S.C. Highway Patrol. The vehicle went into the median where it struck several trees and caught on fire, according to Beres. The truck driver's body was "burned beyond recognition," according to Jasper County Coroner Martin Sauls. June 13th, Jasper County Sun
Goose Creek FF’s Battle 2-Banger
GOOSE CREEK – Some of Berkeley County's Bravest battled a 2nd alarm fire this morning at the apartments on Pine Shadow Drive. Heavy fire gutted one apartment and fire ripped open the roof as the dealt with the heat from the fire as well as the heat and humidity of the day. Primary was Goose Creek Rural Fire Department with mutual aid from Caromi and Goose Creek City Fire Departments. (more…)
Fire Destroys Barn in Little River
LITTLE RIVER – A former horse barn used for storage in Little River was destroyed by fire Thursday morning, along with three mobile homes and several vehicles, according to authorities. Horry County fire investigators are searching for clues as to what caused a large barn at Econo Storage to catch fire, said Leslie Yancey, Horry County Fire Rescue public information officer. (more…) June 17th, The Sun News
State Fire News Round-up
Suspicious Fire Damages Old Daire-Dreme Shop
N. SPARTANBURG – Firefighters and the Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office are investigating a suspicious fire at a vacant ice cream shop on Hearon Circle Friday night. posted June 12th – Herald Journal
Woman Dies in Saturday Morning Apartment Fire
SPARTANBURG – A woman died and three families were displaced after an apartment fire at Magnolia Townhomes on East Blackstock Road early Saturday morning. Spartanburg Public Safety Department's fire division responded to the fire about 5:30 a.m. posted June 11th – Herald Journal
Woman Found Dead in Fire Identified
N. CHARLESTON – A woman was found dead Thursday night as firefighters battled a blaze in her condominium, officials said. Staci Allen, 41, died as a result of smoke inhalation, Charleston County Deputy Coroner Brittney Martin said Friday. posted June 11th, Post and Courier
2 Fire Hit Same Property
CHARLESTON – After pouring hundreds of gallons of water onto a burning pile of wood outside a Race Street home, FF's thought their job done. But a little more than two hours after they left, FF's were called back for a second blaze, this time with reports of a house fire. posted June 10th, Post and Courier
Brush Fire Contained, Smoke Still a Problem
CONWAY – Firefighters continued to monitor a brush fire that's burned around 70 acres since last week. The fire started last Wednesday off of Juniper Bay Road near HWY 548 in Conway. Flames had died down but re-kindled on this week. posted June 9th, SCNow.com
House Fire Yields Meth Lab
OCONEE COUNTY – Bonds were set at $100,000 each for Troy Ward, 36, and Saresa Ward, 37, after being charged with manufacturing and distributing meth and unlawful neglect of children. posted June 8th – Independent Mail
Fire Destroys 1 Home, Damages 3
RICHLAND COUNTY – A fire has destroyed one home and damaged three others in Northeast Richland County. The fire took place just before 6 p.m. on Ivy Square Drive. That street is in an area between Farrow Road and Longtown Road in Northeast Richland County. No one was injured. (more…)
MORE SOUTH CAROLINA FIRE NEWS
June 6th: 9 Year old Starts Fire, Will not be Charged
June 6th: FF Still Critical, Heat Exhaustion Major Problem
June 6th: FF's Convene in Myrtle Beach For Convention
June 4th: Fire Training Center Up and Burning
June 3rd: Bishopville Loses 3 FF's to EMS
Wife of Injured North Charleston FF John Bolton Angry at City
NORTH CHARLESTON – The home on Purity Drive is no longer in shambles. It's been rebuilt since a fire that ripped through it last summer. The wife of a firefighter who was injured in the blaze says the same can't be said about the North Charleston Fire Department. John Bolton was one of three firefighters injured in a fire on July 5th, 2010.
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Rough Week for America’s Bravest
It has been one hell of a week for Firefighters in the United States. Here is a list of incidents and the days.
5-30: Chicago FF Mayday w/2 civilian injuries
5-31: Arbor Hill, NY FD Runaway FD SUV
5-31: Mt. Olive, NJ Fire/Rescue Chief LODD
6-01: Sacramento, CA FF with burn & knee injuries
6-01: Asheville, NA FF’s struck on hydrant duty
6-02: New Orleans, LA FF’s burned in gas explosion
6-02: Baltimore, MD Fire Officer involved in MVA
6-02: Pasadena, CA Fire Engineer Workout LODD
6-02: San Francisco, CA 1st FF Flashover LODD
6-03: San Francisco, CA 2nd FF Flashover LODD
6-03: Shreveport, LA Motorcycle vs. Fire Engine
6-05: FDNY Fire collapse injures multiple FF's
6-05: Honolulu, HI FF shocked at garage fire
6-05: Murrell's Inlet, SC: Fire leaves FF Critical
6-05: Rochester, NY Apparatus MVA
6-05: Columbia, SC Apparatus MVA during storm
Murrells Inlet-Garden City Firefighter Critical Following Apartment Fire
MURRELLS INLET - A Firefighter is in critical condition at MUSC after collapsing of heat exhaustion and then going into cardiac arrest while fighting a apartment fire.
While ventilating the roof, the Firefighter began to suffer from heat exhaustion afterwhich he went into cardiac arrest. The Firefighter was transported to the Waccamaw Community Hospital, and then to Georgetown Hospital. Later in the evening OMNIFLIGHT transported the Firefighter to MUSC where he remains in stable but critical condition.
The Firefighter is not being named at this time in compliance with the families wishes.
Murrell's Inlet-Garden City Firefighters assisted by Midway, Surfside, and Horry County Fire Rescue battled the blaze for over an hour before it was brought under control.
Officials state the fire started on a porch of an upstairs apartment and then traveled into the attic. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
We will continue to provide updates as they become available.
Aspiring Youth FF Charged With Arson
KERSHAW COUNTY – A 14-year-old boy who wanted to be a firefighter was arrested with three others for starting woods fires so he could participate in firefighters' efforts to extinguish them, officials said. (more…)
State Fire News Round-up
FORT MILL – Steves Closed Due to Fire Damage
CHARLESTON – FF's Investigate Downtown Apartment Fire
HORRY COUNTY – Fire Death Ruled a Homicide
MONCKS CORNER – Fire Destroys a Familys Home
CHARLESTON – Early Morning Fires Claim 3 homes
JAMES ISLAND – Man Accused of Burning Down Own Home\
North Charleston Fire Captain on Leave After Florida DUI Arrest
MIAMI BEACH – Police shot at an off-duty North Charleston fire captain on Memorial Day after he nearly struck an officer and crashed into a parked cruiser at a chaotic shooting scene, authorities said. The police gunfire missed 45-year-old Carlos LaKeith King, but officers took him into custody for DUI. (more…)
Video of 1st shooting scene in Miami Beach, Florida
More information on North Charleston Fire Department
- 2nd Man Arrested on DUI After Office Involved Shooting
- Fire Captain, FF son Arrested for Disorderly Conduct While Intoxicated
- North Charleston Fire Captain Arrested for Criminal Domestic Violence
- 3 North Charleston FF's Hurt in House Fire
- OSHA Investigates Fire That Inured 3 FF's
Multi Alarm Fire Destroys Spartanburg Building
More information as it becomes available.
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