ColletonFire

Official account for Colleton County Fire-Rescue. May not be monitored 24/7.

[NWS Charleston, SC @NWSCharlestonSC]

Strengthening onshore winds this weekend combined with the highest astro tides of the year will result in an increased risk for coastal flooding at the coast. We are monitoring the possibility for major coastal flooding around Charleston Sun morning. #scwx #gawx #chswx #savwx

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across the Edisto River on Wire Rd near Pine Bluff Rd. @NWSCharlestonSC advises that they see a smoke plume on satellite and radar from that burn and, with the north wind, is likely covering that area.

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We've received a few calls regarding smoke in the upper Red Oak Rd, Peirce Rd and Augusta Hwy near Meeting House Ln. Several units have searched the area and found no fires. The @ForestryCommish advises that there is a controlled burn in Dorchester County

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We always say "don't focus on the cone". Hurricane Isaias will make landfall near Pensacola, Florida late tonight or early tomorrow morning. Despite being over 300 miles from the cone, Isaias will bring Colleton County some limited impacts including:

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- 1.5" to 2" of rainfall Saturday into Sunday with locally higher amounts possible
- Brief, rapidly developing and fast moving tornadoes and/or waterspouts are possible.
Secure loose items in your yard, don't drive around barricades or into flood waters and have multiple ways

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fatalities this year, we are excited to educate Colleton’s children to keep them safe.

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Fire Prevention Month is underway! During the month of October, Colleton County Fire-Rescue will see every Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd and 3rd grade student in Colleton County. With the assistance of “Patches” the Fire Dog, Fire-Rescue teaches basic fire safety rules like Don’t Hide,

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then they get to practice escaping a bedroom with simulated smoke and a smoke alarm activating. Each child is given a bag with a coloring book, crayons, and fire safety reminders in addition to their own fire helmet. Given that Colleton County has suffered a number of fire

[NWS Charleston, SC @NWSCharlestonSC]

📈Tides will be high over the coming days with the potential for moderate coastal flooding starting with high tide this evening in Charleston and minor coastal flooding the next few days. Remember to avoid closed roads as salt water does not play nice with vehicles.

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Through CERT, Colleton County Fire-Rescue's capabilities to prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters are enhanced. To volunteer for CERT, email [email protected] and indicate your interest.

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National CERT week is September 20 - 26, 2026. Colleton County Fire-Rescue would like to recognize all of our Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) members and thank them for their service. What does our CERT do?

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Fire-Rescue's Emergency Management Division and consists of volunteer personnel that are trained in disaster preparedness and basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations.

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This event is open to the public and there is no charge to attend. We hope to see you on 9/11 at the Colleton Civic Center, 494 Hampton Street Walterboro, South Carolina.

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Good Morning, Colleton County!

On September 11, 2026, Fire-Rescue will join departments across the nation to honor the lives of the brave men and women who perished twenty-five years ago. Please consider joining us in person as we honor the fallen heroes.