Responsibilities

The Awendaw/McClellanville Fire Department provides fire and life safety services including: Medical First Responder, Rural Search & Rescue, Auto Extrication, Wildland Fire Suppression, Fire Inspection and Public Fire Education services to the citizens of the unincorporated areas of Charleston County north of Mount Pleasant. Serving 365 square miles with a suburban/rural interface, federal forest land and coastal areas, the Fire Department's direct service area includes the Awendaw area, Boone Hall, McClellanville, South Santee, and Germantown area and the towns of Awendaw and McClellanville.

Contact

Awendaw Fire Department

Station #7

1131 Guerins Bridge Rd., Awendaw, SC 29429

Phone: (843) 928-3294

Fax: (843) 928-3155

Services are provided by both career and volunteer members who operate out of seven station locations. All stations are under the command of a Battalion Chief and are divided into three working shifts (A, B and C). The department works a 48-96 work schedule. One of the few in the state that has this schedule. All career fire personnel are Charleston County employees.

Equipment wise we have, Seven Engine/Pumper trucks, Three water Tender/Tanker trucks that carry 3500 gallons of water, One Air/Rehab. Truck, One Squad/Brush truck, Three Battalion Chiefs SUV's, Fire Chief's Truck and two support vehicles.

Awendaw / McClellanville Fire District

The Fire Chief reports directly to the Charleston County Public Safety Deputy Administrator. The Battalion Chief reports directly to the Fire Chief, and duties include emergency response and incident command, the direction of training, and the daily supervision and direction of the station Lieutenants and Firefighters.

The Awendaw/McClellanville Fire Department maintains a high level of professional standards, focusing on education, certifications, performance measures and fitness. Among other certifications, many full-time personnel are certified medical first responders. A constant state of readiness is maintained to be fully prepared to respond to various emergencies (firefighting, medical, vehicle extrication, hazardous materials, etc.). In 2015, the Insurance Services Office (ISO) gave the Department a rating of 4, acknowledging its professional achievements and therefore saving homeowners thousands of dollars in insurance premiums.