A fire broke out at the old Clearwater Finishing Plant located on Belvedere Road late Tuesday, keeping crews busy throughout the night. The blaze started around 9 p.m., according to Bath Fire Chief Sean Johnson, who said, at this time, they are unsure of what caused the fire. (more…)
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Tommy Norris New Chief for Awendaw
AWENDAW – Fire Chief Tommy Norris started today as the new head of the Awendaw Fire Department in Northern Charleston County. Formerly of the Lake Cunningham Fire Department in Greenville County.
SConFire.com wishes Chief Norris good luck in his future in the Lowcountry.
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Fire at Mill Creek Amenity Center
BLUFFTON – January 29, 2012: As Shift 2 was preparing for shift change; they were dispatched to a structure fire at the Mill Creek Amenity Center. Around 7:30am, a passerby, noticed smoke and flames coming from the roof area near the chimney. Engine 321 arrived on scene and confirmed smoke showing. The crew from Engine 321 made entry and located the fire in the attic near the chimney. Access to the fire was difficult due to its location. Truck 375 laddered the building and started opening up the roof. Once the Truck Crew gained access, the fire was quickly extinguished. Crews remained on scene to assist the Fire Marshal’s Office and the Bluffton Police Dept with the investigation. Units on scene: Engine 321, 324, 320, Truck 375, Battalion 3, and Beaufort County EMS. per Bluffton Township Fire District Press Release
Officer killed, suspect jailed
AIKEN – Less than a week after Aiken Public Safety officers removed the black mourning badges from their uniforms in memory of an officer killed, the department is suffering another in-the-line of duty death. About 7:35 a.m. Saturday, Aiken Public Safety Officer Master Public Safety Cpl. Sandy Rogers was responding to a resident's concerns about a suspicious vehicle in Eustis Park when she was gunned down. (more…)
Wiring Deficiency Believed to be Cause of Bar-B-Que House Fire
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH – The official cause of a restaurant fire in North Myrtle Beach is listed as undetermined, though fire officials suspect wiring was not sufficient to handle new air conditioning units , according to fire officials. (more…)
Charleston Fire Department Will Get New, Modern Headquarters
CHARLESTON – Charleston Fire Department leaders will soon have a new home. Mayor Joe Riley says the new building, which will be located on Heriot and King Streets will be spacious and centrally located.
"It will have five bays, will house two engine companies and a hazardous material unit," Mayor Riley said.
The administrative offices will also move to the new headquarters building. They are currently located at the building on Wentworth and Meeting Streets.
"There was no elbow room. What we need is modern efficient place for the command staff of our fire department," Mayor Riley said.
The older building also did not meet the American and Disability Act requirements. The new building will be up to code and place the department's key staff in a location close to I-26.
The facility will replace a current structure that city officials say was condemned due to unsafe living conditions, including mold and asbestos.
"It had to be closed. It had some structural problems that prevented its cost effectively being renovated. Plus, we needed a larger facility," Mayor Riley said.
The project will cost about $5.5 million, which is funded from a bond issue city council passed several years ago, according to Mayor Riley.
story by WCIV-TV Channel 4, Charleston
Discuss, Approve New Fire Deal – In The Open
COLUMBIA – WHILE IT’S a relief that Richland County finally came to its senses and is seeking to continue its long-standing fire agreement with Columbia, it’s also troubling that county officials crafted their proposal in secret. (more…)
Lightning Strike Destroys Vehicle & Driveway
SENECA – At around 4 pm Saturday the Friendship Fire Department responded to a lightning strike in Seneca but when they arrived they were shocked at what they saw.
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Remembering FDNY’s “Black Sunday”
NEW YORK, NY – The Black Sunday Fire – January 23rd, 2005 – The Bronx blaze claimed the lives of FDNY Lt. Curtis W. Meyran, L27 – FF John G. Bellew, L27; critically injured FF Jeffrey Cool, R3 and Lt. Joseph DiBernardo, R3 and injured FF Brendan Cawley, L27 and FF Eugene Stolowski, L27. All 6 FF's were forced to jump from the 4th floor of an apartment building as they were trapped by the fire.
Another FDNY Brother died just 3 hours later in another fire, this time in Brooklyn, after being trapped in a basement during a residential fire. He was FF Richard T. Sclafani of L103.
Please remember the families, friends, and the FDNY on this tragic anniversary.
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Reverend Dr. Gary Rogers New Association Chaplain
COLUMBIA – President Ken Kerber is pleased to announce that Rev. Dr. Gary Rogers has accepted the position of the South Carolina State Firefighters’ Association Chaplin. A search committee had been formed to assist with this important selection and made their recommendation last week.
Former West Florence Chief Passes
WEST FLORENCE – West Florence Fire Department is sad to announce the passing of former Chief Phillip Kennedy. Chief Kennedy became a member of West Florence Fire Department close to when the department was started in 1973. In 1975 he became chief of the department until he retired in 2005. He will be greatly missed by all!
South Carolina Fire Sprinkler Coalition Gets Busy Promoting Home Fire Sprinklers
The SC Fire Sprinkler Coalition started the year with a bang, hosting numerous activities to promote home fire sprinklers this week. These activities put into motion a plan by the coalition to ensure that the statewide fire sprinkler requirement stays in place in SC. (more…)
Cornwall, NY 7th Alarm Fire January 15th, 2012
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Assistance to Firefighters Grant Awards
Awarded January 13th, 2012
Hartsville FD – Operations and Safety – $226,808.00
Clear Pond FD – V ehicle Acquisition – $199,500.00
Clemson University Fire/EMS – Operations and Safety – $19,713.00
Western Laurens FD – Vehicle Acquisition – $123,500.00
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Awarded December 30th, 2011
Charleston FD – Operations and Safety – $27,600.00
Georgetown County Fire/EMS – Operations and Safety – $79,373.00
Hollywood FD – Vehicle Acquisition – $182,191.00
South Greenville FD – Operations and Safety – $82,023.00
Ekom FD – Operations and Safety – $16,530.00
Greenville City FD – Operations and Safety – $21,125.00
Fire Victim Faces Fine, Jail
CHARLESTON – Ray Ward didn't think things could get much worse after a Dec. 28 fire at a neighboring property spread to his Nunan Street house and burned it beyond repair. But then, the city of Charleston stepped in. (more…)
Injured Firefighter Keeps Serving Community
BRANCHVILLE – Chad Funchess manages a smile every now and then as he reflects on the last four and a half years of his life. "I stay on the go," Chad said while enjoying a cup of coffee in his parents' home on Charleston Highway. "I try not to sit around and dwell on the problems. "I could sit here and give you a list of them. There is no need to dwell on them. Everybody has some issue". (more…)
Firefighters Honored for Helping Save Life
MURRELL'S INLET/GARDEN CITY – Two local firefighters who earned the highest rank as Boy Scouts were honored recently for helping to save the life of a co-worker. Eagle Scouts Jeff Bialecki and John Mocarski, both serving at Murrells Inlet/Garden City Fire Department, were named that department’s “Firefighters of the Year” in December. (more…)
Bluffton Township Fire District Yearly Awards
from left to right - Fire Officer of the Year: Lt. Terry Sheriff, Shift 3 Covering Officer – Firefighter of the Year: Senior FF Jeff Kuehn, Shift 2 Station 33 – Staff Employee of the Year: Crystal Derosia, Training Division
Prosecutor: Boy Went to House to Fight, Started Fire Instead
CHARLESTON - Authorities say when a 14-year-old boy went to a downtown home to fight someone and found no one, he started a fire that damaged five houses and three cars.The teenager is accused of starting the fire using a cigarette lighter on a home on Nunan Street which spread to other nearby homes and vehicles on Dec. 28. (more…)
EMT Confessed to Sexual Assault
MT. PLEASANT - The Charleston County EMS employee accused of sexually assaulting a female victim in an ambulance has confessed to his crimes, an affidavit says. According to the court affidavit, 45-year-old Anthony Louis Green, of Goose Creek, admitted to "engaging in sexual battery with the victim" and "knew the victim was physically helpless."
EMT Accused of Sexually Assaulting Female in Ambulance
MOUNT PLEASANT - Authorities say a 45-year-old Charleston County EMS employee is accused of sexually assaulting a female victim who was being transported in an ambulance. Authorities charged Anthony Louis Green of Goose Creek with third-degree criminal sexual conduct.
The Public’s Right To Take Photos At Incident Scenes
by Chief Curt Varone
Today’s burning question: Do firefighters and emergency medical personnel have the authority to stop people from taking photos at emergency scenes? Does it matter whether the filming is being done by the media or ordinary citizens? Perhaps as a result of the wide spread use of digital and cellphone cameras, these questions continue to resurface time and time again. (more…)
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