Summerville, SC Fire & Rescue

Summerville, SC Fire & Rescue Welcome to the official page of the Summerville, SC Fire & Rescue Department. Likes/Shares ≠ endorsement Chief Richard Waring, IV heads the department.
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The Summerville Fire & Rescue Department is a combination paid/volunteer department. The department consists of 94 career and 10 volunteer fire suppression personnel. Suppression personnel are divided into 3 Battalions working 24 hour shifts. The headquarters station (Weber Station, named after the late former Fire Chief and Town Council member John H. Weber) is located at 300 West Second North St

reet. It houses Engine 1, Truck 1, a 95' aerial ladder truck, and Battalion 1. Station 2 is located at 110 Luden Drive, equipped with Engine 2 . Station III, named in The Richard G. Waring III Fire Station, named in honor of retired Fire Chief and Public Safety Director Ricky Waring, is located at 1701 Old Trolley Road. This station is equipped with Engine 3 and Truck 2, a 100' aerial platform. Station IV, named in honor of retired Fire Chief Avery J. Lord, is located at 164 Sheep Island Road. This station is equipped with Engine 4. Station V is located at 101 West Butternut Road. This station is equipped with Engine 5 and also houses "Bertha" our 1929 American La France pumper. Emergency services rendered include, but are not limited to, fire suppression; fire investigation; vehicle and industrial extrication; hazardous materials incident response; disaster preparedness and response; emergency medical first responder services; and mutual aid to other local fire and law enforcement agencies. In addition, the department provides fire prevention education and local training to local businesses, industry, churches, schools, and civic organizations. Department personnel are also heavily involved in various student mentoring programs at the elementary and high school level

Fire department management recognizes that our personnel are our most valuable asset, and as an organization, we stand by to perform any job requested by the Mayor and Council, and to assist the community with tasks that other agencies are unwilling or unable to perform.

06/06/2026
Another great week of training is in the books!This week, 7 public safety professionals successfully completed their SDI...
06/05/2026

Another great week of training is in the books!

This week, 7 public safety professionals successfully completed their SDI Open Water SCUBA Diver certification, including 4 members from Summerville Fire & Rescue and 3 members from Berkeley County Emergency Medical Services - EMS.

Please join us in congratulating our newest Summerville Fire & Rescue divers:

🤿 Deputy Chief of Training Christopher Tennyson
🤿 Captain Edgar Archambeau
🤿 Engineer Aaron Parry
🤿 Firefighter Sean Doyle

We are also proud to recognize two members who completed their SDI Divemaster certification, further expanding the leadership and instructional capabilities of our dive program:

🌊 Battalion Chief of Special Operations Christopher Savage
🌊 Captain Chad Lobo

Training opportunities like this don’t happen without strong partnerships. A special thank you to our instructor from Berkeley County Sheriff's Office for sharing their expertise and helping make this course a success.

Whether responding to water emergencies, supporting public safety dive operations, or continuing to build our capabilities, these members have dedicated countless hours to training and professional development. Their commitment ensures Summerville Fire & Rescue remains prepared to serve our community whenever and wherever we are needed.

Congratulations to all of the graduates on this outstanding accomplishment!

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As National CPR and AED Awareness Week is wrapping up don’t forget to stop by to see SFR at the Hurricane Expo tomorrow....
06/05/2026

As National CPR and AED Awareness Week is wrapping up don’t forget to stop by to see SFR at the Hurricane Expo tomorrow. We would be happy to teach you Hands Only CPR, a simple skill that can double or even triple survival rates during a cardiac arrest.
We are looking forward to assisting our citizens with getting prepped for this hurricane season, sharing fire and life safety information, and showcasing our equipment.

06/05/2026

Summerville Fire Rescue will be there!

Join Dorchester County Emergency Management Department, SFR, and many other agencies to get prepared for this hurricane season!

Stay InformedCheck your local and national information sites, download apps to receive notifications and updates. Follo...
06/04/2026

Stay Informed

Check your local and national information sites, download apps to receive notifications and updates. Follow your local emergency management and government on social media for local updates.

Remember to keep your electronic devices and backup power supplies charged due to possible power outages.

Cadet Post 801Summerville Fire Rescue Cadet Post 801 met last night to continue building their hose skills. They began w...
06/02/2026

Cadet Post 801

Summerville Fire Rescue Cadet Post 801 met last night to continue building their hose skills. They began with PT followed by hose deployment, advancement, pinch points, and reloading.
Our cadets meet every other week to learn and build the basic skill sets for a future career in the fire service.

This week is CPR and AED Awareness Week!Cardiac Arrest is a leading cause of death worldwide. YOU can make a difference...
06/01/2026

This week is CPR and AED Awareness Week!

Cardiac Arrest is a leading cause of death worldwide. YOU can make a difference!

Less than half who suffer a cardiac arrest receive bystander CPR before EMS arrive. Learning how to perform CPR and how to use an AED can increase chances of survival!
We will post more tips this week. For more information about training contact SFR or

Hurricane Season is Officially Here - how prepared is your household?Join us this Saturday at Ashley River Park from 10-...
06/01/2026

Hurricane Season is Officially Here - how prepared is your household?

Join us this Saturday at Ashley River Park from 10-1 pm for Dorchester County Emergency Management Department’s annual Hurricane Expo and Family Fun Day.

We want our community to be prepared!

Today is the start of Atlantic hurricane season... please read that in an unenthusiastic voice! For the second half of the year (June 1st - November 30th), y'all have to deal with me telling you to buy beef jerky for your emergency kit and talk to your family about your evacuation zone.

EXCITING STUFF!

Below is the list of names that will be used this year. There is a name on this list that is near and dear to my heart... so hopefully that storm behaves whenever it ends up forming. If you share a name with one of this year's storms, make sure to have a heart-to-heart with the atmosphere so it stays out to sea!

The good news...there is currently no tropical activity forecast in the Atlantic over the next 7 days. This gives you plenty of time to talk to your family about creating an emergency plan and building an emergency kit!

Confused about what all of that means?!?!? Come on down to the Dorchester County Hurricane Expo and Family Fun Day this Saturday, 6/6, at Ashley River Park from 10 AM - 1 PM to meet tons of local organizations (including US National Weather Service Charleston SC) and learn all things hurricane preparedness! I mean, we have a helicopter landing during the event this year... ya have to come!

Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Bheu4TLJE/

Our first comment-section prompt of the new year... If you could get rid of hurricane season and replace it with a different “season” of your choice, what would you choose?

Have a great start to your week!

Build a Disaster Supply KitWhen disasters strike, it can be days before resources or services are available, and when th...
05/28/2026

Build a Disaster Supply Kit

When disasters strike, it can be days before resources or services are available, and when these are affected, you want your household prepared. When building your disaster kit, consider basic needs for each individual (water, medications, personal needs), as well as safety, communication, and your important documents.

For a Build a Kit check list check out www.ready.gov/kit

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Summerville, SC
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