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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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This good girl wandered over to our Fire Station 5 at 4550 River Road. Collar but no number. Anyone know who she belongs to?
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The St. John’s Fire District has partnered with the Charleston County Sheriff's Office for a Naxalone Stand on Johns Island!
1148 Main Road (Fire Station 7) right near the entrance! No cost!
Narcan is a life-saving medication that can reverse an overdose from opioids, including heroin, fentanyl, and prescription opioid medications, when given in time. Narcan is easy to use and small to carry. This Narcan that we will be distributing is a pre-filled nasal spray that anyone can use without medical training or authorization. The Charleston County Sheriff's Office is designated as a Community Distributor.
Funding for this Narcan distribution initiative is provided through the South Carolina Opioid Recovery Fund (SCORF). SCORF funding is a result of the 2023 South Carolina Opioid Settlement agreement. This means that the cost of this Narcan does not come from local, state, or federal tax dollars.
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Congratulations to Engineer Quentin Hunter on his retirement from St. John's Fire District! Quentin, known as "Q", has served the District for over 19 years. Engineer Hunter has also supported Folly Beach in his time in the fire service.
Q was a knowledgeable and dedicated public servant. We know Q will be successful in his next chapter! #TheDistrict
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Last week, the STJFD Board of Commissioners approved the immediate purchase of a stock Pierce Fire Engine, including equipment, at a total cost of $975,000.
The fire service industry is currently facing significant challenges, including extended delivery timelines and rising costs. New apparatus orders now take more than 40 months from the order date to delivery. However, this unit is already in production and aligns with many of STJFD’s existing specifications, allowing for some customization while significantly reducing the wait time.
The new engine features a 1,000-gallon water tank and a 1,500 GPM pump. It is expected to be delivered in September or October of this year. The District will also continue to maintain several apparatus in reserve status to support operational readiness.
“Our fleet is essential to our operations,” said Fire Chief Ryan Kunitzer. “The ability to receive this unit in just a few months was pivotal to ensuring our fleet remains mission-ready. Repairs are both expensive and time-consuming. Prices are escalating quickly. This purchase ensures timely service and reliability. We are grateful to our Commissioners for their support—this will be funded by savings the District has built up over the past several years.”
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Happy International Firefighters’ Day to those Firefighters across Charleston area, the United States, and the world. We honour all Firefighters for their dedication and service and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice in pursuit of saving lives and property. Thank you for all you do! #TheDistrict
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Yesterday, E704 hosted new employees from the Charleston County Consolidated Emergency Communications Center. They toured the station, learned about some of our equipment, and asked questions on how they can best support our crews while they are on incidents. This was a great experience for both our firefighters as well as our new dispatchers! Welcome!
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