Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday at 2 a.m.
This means it is time to "fall back" one hour AND change your smoke alarm batteries.
TIP: Smoke alarms with non-replaceable 10-yr batteries remain effective for up to 10 yrs. If the alarm chirps, the battery is low. Replace it.
The SCFA is partnering with the SC Society of Fire Service Instructors to host, on Tuesday, Nov. 30, a FREE Instructor Development Workshop on the Academy’s campus.
Visit: https://t.co/OS0EPYpA3C
THIS WEEK ON CAMPUS: Students from across the state are participating in a six-day Basic Fire Investigations course.
Topics include: Fire scene investigation methodology, scene safety, basic fire science, fire patterns, origin determination, cause determination, evidence, etc.
Cooper River Bridge Run – Saturday 9/25/21
The race starts at 8 am. Coleman Blvd and the Ravenel Bridge will reopen when participants and volunteers are safely off of the roadways. Here is a list of scheduled road closures in Mount Pleasant:
This week's fire and life safety message focuses on "Until Help Arrives" - how to handle a crisis until professional help arrives.
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SC OSHA wants to remind you that if someone shows signs of heat illness, get them medical attention and cool them down as quickly as possible. #safetyfirst
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New Advisory for Elsa keeps the strength of a tropical storm a little bit longer before a depression for the Carolinas. Latest track has the center of the storm right over top of us by 8 AM. #scwx@wmbfnews@jamiearnoldWMBF
NOTICE: The @ForestryCommish has issued a RED FLAG ALERT for today Wed. April 21 and Thurs. April 22 due to the elevated risk for wildfires.
As a result the @RichlandSC Fire Marshal's Office has prohibited all “General Debris” burning in unincorporated areas of the County.
March is Ladder Safety Month so we wanted to teach you how to CLIMB safely!
CHOOSE the right ladder for the job, secure the ladder on LEVEL ground, MAINTAIN 3 points of contact, and BE sure to have secure footing on every step! #CLIMB
SEVERE WEATHER UPDATE: It's likely severe weather will impact the area on Thursday. The main threats will be damaging winds, large hail, and a few tornadoes. We urge everyone to have a plan in place, multiple ways to receive warnings, and a place for shelter. #scwx#ncwx#gawx