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Since 1959, the men and women of the St. Johns Fire District have protected 185 square miles of the barrier islands of Johns, Kiawah, Seabrook, and Wadmalaw.
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It’s a beautiful Friday morning! Before the calls come in, the crew gears up, checks the rigs, and makes sure every tool is ready to roll. 💪Because when the tones drop, there’s no time to double-check! 👨🚒👩🚒. 🎬 Watch the squad get prepped for whatever the day throws their way.📦 Checklists ✅🧰 Equipment ✅. #TheDistrict
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Folks, it’s HOT. We did this video several years ago. 20+ degrees in a closed car in 10 minutes. Check your car and check for any passengers.
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Earlier today, the Town of Seabrook Island recognized the following members for a recent cardiac arrest save. Due to the actions of these members and a member of Barrier Island Ocean Rescue, Mr. Philips could join us today in person.
"On June 11, 2025, Engine 702 and Squad 701 were dispatched for a chest pain call at 2879 Hidden Oak Drive. Upon arrival, E702 along with a member of Barrier Island Ocean Rescue, found the patients wife performing CPR on the patient. The crew confirmed that the patient was in cardiac arrest and quickly began high-performance CPR. Engine 702's officer, Captain Christopher Mitchell, contacted Charleston County Dispatch and requested to have the incident upgraded to a cardiac arrest. This resulted in the addition of Engine 705 and Battalion 702. An AED (automated external defibrillator) was placed on the patient and an airway was established. At the first round of cardiac assessment, the defibrillator did not advise for a shock to be administered. The crew continued completed two more cycles of compressions. At that time the AED conducted a second assessment of cardiac activity and advised that a shock should be administered. The crew delivered the shock and continued compressions. Charleston County EMS and Squad 701 arrived on scene and initiated advanced life support protocols. A short time later, the patient began to fight with the airway, the crews stopped CPR and checked for and found a pulse. The crews successfully obtain ROSC (Return of Spontaneous Circulation). The patient was quickly packaged for transport transported to a local hospital awake and conscious."
It is the esteemed honor of Fire Chief Ryan Kunitzer to recognize the following members for their excellence on June 11:
Barrier Island Ocean Rescue Member Charles Cheves
Paramedic Specialist Brittany Umphress
Captain Chris Mitchell
Engineer Baxley Crosby
Firefighter Tim Holt
Firefighter Nicholas Olson
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Testing day for the future STJFD Firefighters! Good luck through the rest of the process! #TheDistrict
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The celebration of Juneteenth as a holiday began in Galveston, Texas in the 1860s. Now, many Americans honor this day throughout the country. It is a day of celebration and hope. And, it is also a day to pay honor and respect to the many people who suffered greatly under slavery.
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Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of these brave 9 men. Today, we pray in support of our friends at the Charleston Fire Department.
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