Colleton County Fire Rescue

06/19/2026

Just a few inches of water can cause hazardous driving conditions.
Turn Around, Don’t Drown!
Stay weather aware.
More Flood Safety Tips: https://www.scemd.org/prepare/types-of-disasters/floods/

06/18/2026

06/18/2026

Today is a somber reminder of the inherent risks our local firefighters face each and everyday. We will never forget the Charleston 9 who tragically lost their lives in the line of duty. Our thoughts and prayers are with Charleston Fire Department and the families of the Charleston 9.

06/18/2026

It's going to be a hot day today. Be sure to stay hydrated and take precautions to avoid heat-related illness.
Learn more about heat safety at https://www.scemd.org/prepare/types-of-disasters/extreme-heat/

06/17/2026

There is no such thing as a bad day, when you are working at the beach! It was an honor to once again team up with The Town of Edisto Beach and the South Carolina Emergency Management Division to bring hurricane preparedness information to the citizens of Edisto Beach.

06/15/2026

🎉🎉We offer congratulations to Captain KC Campbell on being awarded the South Carolina Certified Emergency Manager (SC CEM). The SC CEM certification requires extensive documentation of the applicant's qualifications, experience and training. In addition to references & experience in full-scale exercises or real world events, the SC CEM requires more than 100 contact hours of training (within the last 10 years) directly applicable to the four phases of emergency management - mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. Applications are peer-reviewed and certifications are issued by the South Carolina Emergency Management Association. South Carolina Emergency Management Association South Carolina Emergency Management Division

06/14/2026

⚠️ Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued ⚠️

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for Colleton County until 6 PM. Please stay aware. If you haven’t done so, please sign up to receive Colleton Alerts at www.colletonfire.com/smart911.

Stay Safe, Colleton!

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Hot and humid conditions across SE GA and the SC Lowcountry will become quite unstable later this afternoon.
By 4 PM, scattered to numerous thunderstorms should develop within an area of weak low pressure across the I-95 corridor and along a developing sea breeze near the coast. Outflow from the inland thunderstorms should collide with the sea breeze, serving as a focus for strong to severe thunderstorms.
We may issue a few Special Weather Statements or Severe Thunderstorm Warnings for thunderstorm wind gusts, especially between 4 PM and 7 PM.
These thunderstorms should track to the east at 20 to 30 mph, helping to limit the potential for prolonged excessive rainfall. However, some areas could see rainfall amounts around 2 inches.

06/12/2026

Its going to be a 🥵 lowcountry day! If you are working outside, please take frequent breaks. Hydrate often and watch for signs of heat related illness.

Warm temperatures can quickly rise to dangerous levels — especially in the summer and in parked cars. Stay WeatherReady and don’t underestimate the heat. weather.gov/safety/heat

06/11/2026

Having a plan is the key to success!

Don’t wait until a storm is approaching. Having a written plan in place helps take the guesswork out of what to do, so you can act quickly to protect yourself and your family.