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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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First due! Ride along on E702 as they arrive first for a structure fire in the early morning hours on Sunday and see what they see. #thedistrict
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STJFD Rescues Two in Early Morning Fire on Seabrook Island
STJFD units responded to a possible structure fire on Seabrook Island this morning just before 6:00 AM. Upon arrival, E702 reported a fire in the first floor garage and two residents on a third floor porch. The residents were attempting to use an emergency rescue ladder from the third floor. First arriving crew initiated a rescue with ground ladders and passed fire attack to the next arriving unit. Both residents were uninjured.
“Great work and quick thinking by this crew resulted in no injuries or loss of life. Our dedicated training resulted in a successful fireground rescue and fire attack.” said Fire Chief Ryan Kunitzer.
Wind chills had temperatures in the single digits during the incident. The STJFD Fire Marshal Division is investigating. Automatic aid partners assisting included the Charleston Fire Department and Charleston County EMS.
Town of Seabrook Island
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🚨 WINTER WEATHER ALERT – THIS WEEKEND 🚨
EXTREME COLD - SNOW - ICE - WIND
A significant winter weather event is expected Saturday through Sunday across our District. One less car on the road makes a difference.
Stay home. Stay safe. Help us help you.
❄️ What to Expect
• Accumulating snow likely for most of the area
• Potential freezing drizzle early Saturday
• Dangerously cold temperatures & wind chills (single digits)
• Extreme Cold Warning in effect for ALL counties
🚗 TRAVEL IMPACTS
• Roads may become dangerous or impassable
• Snow + ice + extreme cold = high risk for crashes
• Black ice possible on untreated roads Sunday night & Monday night
HELP US HELP YOU
👉 Stay off the roads unless absolutely necessary
👉 Delaying travel allows emergency crews, road crews, and utility workers to operate safely and respond faster to true emergencies.
🕒 Timing
• Snow may begin Saturday afternoon until early Sunday morning
• Conditions worsen through Saturday evening
• Snow ends overnight into early Sunday, but extreme cold remains
🧊 EXTREME COLD SAFETY
• Use of space heaters can be dangerous
• Protect pets, plants, and pipes
• Check on vulnerable neighbors
✅ Please continue to monitor official updates from the National Weather Service and local emergency management.
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Greyson Spahr!! Burn that shirt!!
Congratulations to member Spahr on completing his probationary period! Greyson serves on E706-A Shift! #thedistrict
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STJFD and response partners are on scene of a single car motor vehicle collision with entrapment on River Road near the Johns Island Executive Airport. River Road is closed.
The collision has brought down power lines and Berkeley Electric is on the way. Please seek alternate route.
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STJFD staff including Fire Chief Ryan Kunitzer and Assistant Chiefs Nathan Prouse and Shawn Flanagan traveled to the (currently) cold tundra of Texas to Skeeter Emergency Vehicles for a pre-construction meeting on a new high-water vehicle.
With rising water events becoming more frequent, this specialty unit will allow us to access flooded areas safely, protect our responders, and reach residents who need help most during severe weather.
Proactive planning ensures we stay ready to serve our community—no matter the conditions. #thedistrict
Spartan Fire and Emergency Apparatus Inc.
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