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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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Another day to work hard and push the goal line ahead. Training and preparedness because that is what our community deserves. #thedistrict
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***BURN BAN***
The South Carolina Forestry Commission is issuing a State Forester’s Burning Ban for all counties, effective at 7 a.m. Friday, April 17.
A State Forester’s Burning Ban prohibits all outdoor burning, including yard debris burning, prescribed burning, campfires, bonfires and other recreational fires in all unincorporated areas of the state.
Forestry Commission officials cite a particularly dangerous mix of elevated wildfire risk factors through the weekend that warrant limiting all ignitions in the interest of public safety.
Rapidly escalating drought conditions across the state, a critical decrease in relative humidities over the next several days and gusty winds that are expected to accompany an approaching cold front will combine to create extreme fire danger.
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Congratulations to member Daniel Lowder on his promotion to Senior Engineer! Mr. Lowder is assigned to Engine 705 C-Shift.
Senior Engineers have the ability to act in a Captain capacity and broaden their leadership skills!
Strong work! #thedistrict
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***Open Burn Warning***
We strongly discourage open burning as dry and windy weather conditions are contributing to several fires that have spread out of control over the last several days. Even small leaf piles files have spread to large fires that have burned several acres. STJFD firefighters have responded to several wildland fires over the last week that were preventable. These incidents are time consuming and dangerous, and can prevent timely responses to other emergencies as it puts a strain on resources.
Although we cannot issue a ban, we strongly discourage burning until we get much needed rain.
Also per South Carolina law:
- The material to be burned must have been generated onsite and not moved to the site from another location
- Burning of household waste products including garbage, furniture, paint cans, treated wood, etc.
- You must be present while burning
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Traffic Alert: Belvedere Road is closed in the 3600 block for a large outside fire. Please find an alternative route.
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Commissioners Award for Newcomer of the Year - Captain Robert Madden
The Commissioners Award for Newcomer of the Year recognizes an individual who, despite being new to the organization, has made a significant, positive, and lasting impact. This award honors someone who steps into a new environment and immediately elevates it—through character, leadership, work ethic, and commitment to our mission.
This year’s recipient joined St. John’s Fire District in 2025 as an external hire at the Captain level—an extremely challenging role to assume in any organization. But from day one, he not only met expectations; he surpassed them.
He quickly demonstrated a proactive mindset and a strong understanding of our mission, taking on meaningful work such as leading community risk assessments at the company level. This is not just a task—it is a forward‑thinking approach that reduces harm before emergencies occur. His willingness to embrace this work showed maturity, vision, and a true commitment to keeping the community safe.
He embodies servant leadership—putting others first, seeing the bigger picture, and elevating everyone he works with. His approach is grounded in humility, purpose, and care for his people.
It is the pleasure of the STJFD Board of Fire Commissioners to Award the Newcomer of the Year award to Captain Robert Madden!
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