Williamsburg County Fire Dept

05/25/2026

05/23/2026

Children, the elderly, and those with chronic illness are especially vulnerable to heat exposure.

⚠️NEVER leave people or pets alone in a vehicle
💺ALWAYS check the backseat
💧Bring extra water to keep everyone hydrated

weather.gov/safety/heat-illness

05/22/2026

Don't let a perfect beach day get ruined by a nasty sunburn. Keep your skin safe by using sunscreen and following heat safety practices, while you catch some waves!
☀️Apply and re-apply sunscreen.
☀️Drink water frequently.
☀️Take breaks in the shade.
☀️Wear light, cool clothing.
Need a beach read? Check out more of our preparedness tips on SCEMD.org

05/22/2026

Heat-related illness is one of the major hazards of extreme heat. Make sure to know the signs and seek medical attention.
Follow these tips to prevent getting hurt while you hang out in the heat:
-Drink water frequently.
-Wear cool, loose clothing.
-Take breaks in cool, shaded areas.
-Wear sunscreen.
For more information of heat safety, visit https://scemd.org/prepare/types-of-disasters/extreme-heat/

05/21/2026

Happy EMS Week to our down the hall neighbors. We appreciate all that you do for our community and the great working relationship between our departments. We hope you enjoy your week!


Williamsburg County Government
Williamsburg County EMS

05/07/2026

Being prepared doesn't just mean packing your supply kit. Staying informed and aware is a great way to practice hurricane preparedness. Keep up with local forecasts, know the difference between a watch and a warning, and be prepared for any potential impacts a storm could bring.
By staying weather-aware daily, emergencies are less likely to sneak up on you.

05/04/2026

Today is International Firefighters Day. Some also celebrate this day as “Star Wars” Day. Coincidence? We think not! Firefighters and Jedi Knights both have cool gadgets and specialty vehicles to assist them in doing their jobs. We’re not saying firefighters are Jedi Knights, but they do risk their lives regularly to help their fellow man. If you see a firefighter today, or any other day, take a moment to say thanks. Thank you to all of our firefighters, this day and every other one!
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Kingstree Fire Department

04/30/2026

The South Carolina Forestry Commission is lifting the burn ban tomorrow, May 1, 2026 at 7:00 AM. Please make sure if you plan to burn, yard debris or forest land, to follow the notification rules set by them. You can find these regulations on their website www.scfc.gov

SCFC to lift burning ban for all counties Friday: Officials urge vigilance while burning outdoors as drought conditions persist

COLUMBIA—The South Carolina Forestry Commission will lift the State Forester's Burning Ban for all counties, effective at 7 a.m., Friday, May 1.

Agency officials believe the combination of rain, elevated relative humidity, improved overnight recovery and a lack of significant wind in the forecast warrant removing all remaining counties from outdoor burning restrictions.

“Many areas of the state have seen rainfall this week, and higher relative humidity and fuel moisture continue to mitigate significant fire potential,” said SCFC Fire Chief Darryl Jones. “Though we expect even more rain across more of the state in the next week, people who choose to burn outdoors should still exercise vigilance as the rain we have received has not changed the state’s drought status.”

Shareable release:https://www.scfc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Advisory-BurningBanToBeLiftedForRemaningCounties-20260430.pdf