St. Andrews Fire Department

10/23/2026

Structure Fire on Ashley River Road

Crews are on scene of a residential structure fire in the 1400 block of Ashley River Road. Firefighters quickly contained the fire and searched to verify all occupants escaped the building.

Fire Marshal's have responded to review the incident.

There are currently three displaced individuals. One person was evaluated for smoke inhalation but was not transported. No other injuries have been reported, and the incident remains under investigation.

10/14/2026

‼️ATTENTION‼️

You would never purposely start a fire, but careless disposal of lithium-ion batteries can lead to fires in recycling and trash trucks, recycling centers, and landfills. Lithium-ion batteries should NEVER be placed in trash or recycling. Please bring these items to a staffed Convenience Center for proper disposal.

10/11/2026

Our team truly loved seeing all the smiling faces during our school fire safety visit! Thank you for welcoming us and for giving us the opportunity to connect with our community.

10/07/2026

09/14/2026

Please take a minute to watch the ‼️SAFETY ‼️ video for proper disposal of all batteries and in particular Lithium batteries. These batteries have been the source of an increase in fires in garbage trucks, at landfills and in homes when they are damaged, crushed or exposed to heat. Store in dry, cool areas and never expose to direct sunlight and heat. They should be removed properly and taken to the site attendant at the Charleston County convenience center. Thank you!

08/07/2026

Last night, St. Andrews Fire Department responded alongside our automatic aid partners at the Charleston Fire Department, North Charleston Fire Department, and Charleston County EMS to a residential structure fire in the 2300 block of Oakland Road.

Crews arrived in less than 5 minutes to find a working fire and were informed that a resident might still be inside the home. Crews immediately initiated an aggressive fire attack while simultaneously searching the residence. The fire was brought under control in approximately 15 minutes.

Tragically, one individual was located deceased inside the home.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the St. Andrews Fire Marshal's Office, with assistance from the Charleston County Coroner's Office and the Charleston County Sheriff's Office.

We extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and all those affected by this tragic incident. We also thank our firefighters for their professionalism and dedication throughout the response.

07/10/2026

We are proud to recognize Chief Fire Marshal Kevin Berkel for accepting the 2025 Fire Safe South Carolina designation on behalf of the St. Andrews Public Service District at last month's South Carolina Fire-Rescue Conference.

This recognition reflects our continued commitment to community risk reduction, fire prevention, and public education. We are especially honored that St. Andrews Public Service District has earned this designation every year since the Fire Safe South Carolina program began in 2017, a testament to the dedication of our Fire Marshal's Office and every member of our department who works to keep our community safe.

Congratulations to Chief Fire Marshal Berkel and our entire team on continuing this tradition of excellence!

07/08/2026

If you're an experienced Firefighter/Driver ready to join our team, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today: https://www.standrewspsd.org/employment

07/03/2026

We're Hiring – Direct Hire Firefighter/Driver

Looking for a department that puts its members first? At St. Andrews Fire Department, we're committed to building a member-focused culture where our firefighters are supported, valued, and equipped to succeed.

We're proud to offer a member-driven 48/96 work schedule that reflects our commitment to listening to our team and supporting a healthy work-life balance.

If you're an experienced Firefighter/Driver ready to join our team, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today: https://www.standrewspsd.org/employment

04/27/2026

This past Saturday, our crews from St. Andrews Fire Department teamed up with incredible volunteers from Hendrick of Charleston for a highly successful Smoke Alarm Blitz in the Ponderosa Community.

We visited 44 homes and installed an outstanding 151 smoke alarms, helping ensure more of our residents have the early warning they need to stay safe.

A sincere thank you to Hendrick of Charleston and Lowe’s of West Ashley for generously donating the smoke alarms that made this effort possible.

We also want to extend our appreciation to all of the volunteers from Hendrick of Charleston who gave their time to support this initiative.

Partnerships like these are critical to advancing our Community Risk Reduction mission and strengthening the safety of the St. Andrews Public Service District we proudly serve.