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Johns · Kiawah · Seabrook · Wadmalaw

St. John’sFire District

We protect the property and lives of our community, across 185 square miles of the Sea Islands.

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Our District by the numbers

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Find out how we’re serving your island each month: the incidents our crews answered, where they happened, and the people and apparatus behind every call.

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Our Mission

Ready on every island, every hour

Since 1959 the St. John’s Fire District has answered the call for Johns, Kiawah, Seabrook and Wadmalaw Islands. Our career firefighters respond to fires, medical emergencies, rescues and storms, and they teach our neighbors how to stay safe before the call ever comes.

Our District

By the numbers

One fire district covering four barrier islands south of Charleston.

185sq miCoverage areaMarsh, beach, farmland and neighborhoods
4Islands servedJohns, Kiawah, Seabrook, Wadmalaw
8Fire stationsPlus headquarters on Main Road
1959Serving sinceMore than 65 years on the islands

Our Fire Stations

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Headquarters: 1148 Main Rd, Johns Island, SC 29455 · All stations

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Fire Chief Ryan Kunitzer

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Fire Chief Ryan Kunitzer

What the District stands for, what residents can expect from our crews, and how to reach headquarters.

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Changes are a’happenin! On the move… 💨 💨 💨 #TheDistrict ...

River Road is closed at Rushland Landing and Murraywood Road for a vehicle collision with rollover. Please seek alternate route.
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Happy Halloween from St. John’s Fire District!

Your St. John’s Firefighters are out in the community tonight handing out candy, meeting families, and enjoying Halloween with the people we proudly serve!

We always appreciate the opportunity to connect with our community outside of emergency calls and build relationships with those who make our district such a great place to serve.
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River Rd. at Edenvale Rd. Is shut down due to a motor vehicle accident. Please seek an alternative route. ...

Sorry about the Main Road traffic! BUT we are having too much fun at our Trunk or Treat! We will be here until 7!

Please do not park at the Tomato Shed restaurant.

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Sorry about the Main