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STJFD members assigned to Rescue Company 701 traveled last week to Pierce Manufacturing in Appleton, Wisconsin for pre-construction design on a new heavy rescue set to be delivered by the end of the year.
The Rescue company responds to vehicle collisions and extrications, performs searches for victims at structure fires, and responds to a variety of technical incidents.
Members traveling included Captain Sean Gray, Firefighter Rutledge Schock, Firefighter Mason Rutgers, and Assistant Chief Nathan Prouse.
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12:20PM: River Road is now open.
STJFD and response partners are responding to a multi-vehicle collision involving a dump truck in the 600 block of River Road, just before you get to Main Road.
This is a confirmed entrapment. Road is closed in both directions. Seek alternate route.
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2024 STJFD Officer of the Year: Captain Tim Northen
With multiple nominations, this officer has made a positive impact and goes above and beyond, preparing his crews and other crews while on overtime to address training and performance. He volunteers his time to assist the District with health and wellness, as well as other committees. He earns the respect of the residents and visitors we serve while also showing an aggressive approach to mitigating incidents. His crew works hard and tirelessly seeks ways to improve his crew and the department. When a crew member faced a difficult family situation, they stepped in with empathy and understanding to offer help. His positive attitude and professionalism make him an exceptional award recipient.
It is the privilege of Fire Chief Ryan Kunitzer to award the 2024 Officer of the Year Award to Captain Tim Northen.
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SC FORESTRY COMMISSION ISSUING STATEWIDE BURNING BAN
COLUMBIA—The South Carolina Forestry Commission is issuing a State Forester’s Burning Ban for all counties, effective at 6 p.m. today.
A State Forester’s Burning Ban prohibits all outdoor burning, including yard debris burning, prescribed burning, campfires, bonfires and other recreational fires in all unincorporated areas of the state.
Forestry Commission officials say weather conditions over the next several days present a greatly elevated risk of wildfire. The high winds and gusts that prompted the agency to issue a Red Flag Fire Alert yesterday are expected to persist across the state through the weekend.
Additionally, extremely low relative humidities – reaching below 30% in most areas – add to the fire danger.
“The combination of gusty winds and low relative humidity is a recipe for wildfires igniting easily and spreading rapidly,” said SCFC Fire Chief Darryl Jones, “especially when you add to the mix the abundance of dry, late-winter fuels on the ground.”
The ban will stay in effect until further notice, which will come in the form of an official announcement from the Forestry Commission
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A sunny but chilly morning for the members of Marine 701 who were joined by Commissioners Lehman, Thomae, and White for a ride to show the capabilities and proactive work our Marine team does to respond quickly and keep our waterways safe! #thedistrict
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