Awendaw-McClellanville Fire Department

09/02/2026

We have personnel out canvassing the area for Mr. Thompson with many search and rescue partners by land and by boat. Please keep an eye out for him and contact Charleston County Sheriff's Office if you know anything about where he may be or you make contact with him.

🚨PLEASE SHARE, MISSING PERSON 🚨
Lawrence Thompson, 72, was last seen at his residence in the 8100 block of North Highway 17 in Awendaw around 10 a.m. on 9/1/26. It is unknown what he was wearing the last time he was seen, though he is known to go by “babe” and is usually wearing a baseball cap.

If anyone has information on him or his whereabouts, they are asked to contact the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office at 843-202-1700. If contact is made with the person after hours, please notify Consolidated Dispatch at 843-743-7200 or dial 911.

09/01/2026

🔥 National Preparedness Month 🔥

September is National Preparedness Month, and at Awendaw-McClellanville Fire Department, we want to make sure your home and family are ready for emergencies—especially fires.

Here’s how you can prepare:
✅ Check your smoke alarms – make sure they’re working and replace batteries
✅ Create an escape plan – practice it with your family
✅ Keep an emergency kit – include essentials and important documents
✅ Know your hazards – be aware of fire risks in your home and neighborhood

Being prepared can save lives and property. Don’t wait—take action today! 🚒

08/26/2026

Pets bring joy, love, and energy into our homes—but they can also create fire hazards if precautions aren’t taken.

On National Dog Day, Awendaw–McClellanville Fire Department reminds you to take action now to protect your pets and your home.

Fire safety tips for pet owners:
• Choose flameless candles 🕯️
• Keep pets away from heat sources 🔥
• Never leave cooking unattended 🍳
• Turn off appliances before leaving home ✅

08/24/2026

🧯 Do You Know How to Use a Fire Extinguisher?
Remember PASS:

PULL the pin

AIM at the base of the fire

SQUEEZE the handle

SWEEP side to side

Knowing how to use one could prevent a small fire from becoming a big disaster.

08/21/2026

On National Senior Citizens Day, we thank our seniors for their wisdom, kindness, and the generations they’ve helped shape.

We encourage families and neighbors to take a moment to check in, help with safety around the home, and make sure working smoke alarms are in place.

08/21/2026

We'd just like to take a moment to thank all of the community members and partners that came out to the Community Preparedness Expo on Wednesday!

We truly enjoyed meeting you all and we hope you left with plenty of new knowledge about what it means to be prepared for emergencies, along with some ice cream and a chili dog!

08/20/2026

📻🚒 It’s National Radio Day, and today we’re recognizing one of the most important tools in public safety, our radios.

In emergency situations, clear and reliable communication can make all the difference. Radios allow our crews to coordinate responses, share critical information, and stay connected when seconds matter most. From dispatch to on scene operations, every message helps us work together to protect our community.

Behind every call, every response, and every coordinated effort is a team working together through the power of communication.

We’re grateful for the technology that keeps us connected and the people who make that communication possible every day. 🚒

08/19/2026

We are open for business at the Community Preparedness Expo!

711 Pinckney Street, McClellanville. Come on out for disaster preparedness tips, free ice cream from ServiceMaster of Charleston and a hot dog or two from JAR Chili Dogs & More.

We’ll be here until 8, we hope to see you and the family here!

08/19/2026

We hope to see you this evening! Come on out and get prepared with us!

711 Pinckney Street, McClellanville Middle School from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Come out and join us on August 19th for our annual community preparedness expo. As hurricane season ramps up it is important for our community to be prepared, ready, and informed. See you there!

08/18/2026

During hot and humid weather, your body's ability to cool itself is challenged in ways you may not expect. When your body heats too rapidly, or when too much fluid or salt is lost through dehydration or sweating, you may experience a heat-related illness.

Stay Weather-Ready by learning the symptoms of Extreme Heat exposure and the appropriate responses. weather.gov/safety/heat-illness