St. Johns Fire District - Est. 1959

We Protect the Property & Lives of our Community.

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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Fire Chief Ryan Kunitzer

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Are you looking for a new and rewarding career path?

Applications are now open for Recruit Class 2 that will begin in January of 2027. Apply by October 19th at www.stjfd.org/employment

Please review the testing dates in the photo below. Candidates will complete physical assessments and a written exam. Eligible candidates will then be invited to continue in the process.

Candidate who filled out the interest form will be contacted today to submit application.

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Follow Up: River Road Incident

Yesterday, STJFD and response partners responded to a large box truck that had overturned on River Road. The vehicle was transporting hydrochloric acid, commonly known as muriatic acid, in plastic containers. Several of the containers were compromised; however, the released material remained contained within the vehicle.

Responding personnel notified the South Carolina Department of Public Health and conducted air and ground monitoring in the area surrounding the vehicle.

A specialized cleanup contractor was contacted and responded to the scene to safely remove and manage the hazardous material. Following cleanup operations, the vehicle was uprighted and removed from the scene.

There were no reported injuries associated with the incident.
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***River Road Incident Update***

Emergency personnel are currently on scene of an overturned semi-truck carrying pool chemicals near River Road and Farmland Road on Johns Island.

The incident occurred at approximately 11:30 A.M. today. St. John’s is being assisted by the Charleston Fire Department Hazardous Materials team, Charleston County EMS, Charleston County Sheriff’s Office, And Charleston Police Department.

There are no reported injuries, and at this time, there is no identified threat to the public. Crews are actively monitoring air quality in the surrounding area as a precaution.

Local schools and school bus transportation officials have been notified of the incident and associated road closure.

Motorists should expect an extended closure in the area of River Road and Farmland Road into this evening while crews await the arrival of a specialized hazardous materials cleanup contractor and recovery operations are completed.

We ask motorists to avoid the area and use alternate routes to allow emergency and cleanup personnel to operate safely.

Additional information will be provided if conditions change or significant updates become available.
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***River Road Incide

River Road is closed in both directions at Farmland for a box truck that has overturned near the roadway. Please seek alternate route. ...

Reminder! The interest form for Recruit Class 2 is live! Click here: forms.cloud.microsoft/r/xPmDepqEPJ

Information for application and testing dates will go out this week!

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