Cainhoy Fire Department

08/30/2026

On behalf of Sheriff Duane Lewis and the men and women of the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office, we join the community in mourning the loss of Columbia Police Department officer Chris DeLong.

We offer our heartfelt sympathy to Officer DeLong’s family, friends, and colleagues at the Columbia Police Department as they navigate an unimaginable loss.

The passing of an officer is felt far beyond the agency they served. It is a loss shared by brothers and sisters behind the badge and by the communities whose safety they dedicate their lives to protecting.

We honor Officer DeLong for his service and commitment to others, and we ask our community to keep his loved ones and the Columbia Police Department in their prayers in the days ahead.

Rest in peace, Officer Chris DeLong. Your service and sacrifice will always be remembered. 💙🖤

08/25/2026

EDIT: The EMT Trainee position is now closed with 71 applicants!

Good Day Followers of Berkeley County EMS! We are thrilled to publicly announce that we have been APPROVED for 24/72s!

We currently run 15 ambulances; 6 are on 12 hour Day/Night rotations and the other 9 are on 24/48s. Beginning in the first quarter of 2027, we will be transitioning the nine 24/48 ambulances to a 24/72 rotation! This adds a significant amount of new staff positions.

With these new staffing positions, we are looking for 12 Non-Credentialed people to enter into a paid EMT Academy. Berkeley County EMS has been proud of our "Grow your own" initiative in which we help bolster the industry by bringing in new candidates to the profession rather than just recruiting from elsewhere.

If interested in a position with us, we currently have job postings for EMT/AEMT, Paramedic, EMT Trainee (Academy students), and part time roles. Please use this link for more information.

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/berkeleycountysc?keywords=ems

08/25/2026

We are proud to announce that our county council has approved our long awaited request for additional staffing to help improve the work/life balance of our crews. In October 2026, we are hiring additional Paramedics and EMTs to make a transition for several of our ambulance crews to transition from a 24/48 schedule to a 24/72 schedule to include acquisition of 24 new positions. Our EMT Academy started this week as part of this transition and are hoping for 12 graduates of this program to join our ranks as well as finding a few more providers to fill those gaps. Anticipating moving to the 24/72 schedule within the first quarter of 2027. Come join our team using the link below!

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/berkeleycountysc?keywords=ems

08/21/2026

We want to remind drivers to please pull over “ to the right” and slow down when we approach with Fire apparatus. These vehicles are heavy and cannot maneuver as easily as smaller vehicles. Every time we get behind a driver who’s not paying attention, adds time to us getting to someone’s emergency.

08/21/2026

𝐁𝐂𝐒𝐎 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐚𝐲 “𝐒𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫!” 𝐄𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐠𝐧

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office is joining law enforcement agencies across South Carolina and the nation for the 2026 Labor Day Sober or Slammer! enforcement campaign, taking place August 19 through September 7, 2026.

The campaign coincides with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over initiative and the South Carolina Department of Public Safety’s efforts to reduce impaired driving through education and increased enforcement.

Throughout the campaign period, Berkeley County deputies will remain vigilant for impaired drivers and other dangerous driving behaviors. Motorists are reminded that choosing to drive impaired puts not only their own lives at risk, but also the lives of passengers, pedestrians, first responders, and everyone else sharing the roadway.

According to national data, impaired driving continues to be a serious concern during the Labor Day holiday period. During the 2024 Labor Day holiday, 505 people were killed in traffic crashes nationwide. Of those fatalities, 170 occurred in crashes involving at least one alcohol-impaired driver with a blood alcohol concentration of .08 or higher.

The Berkeley County Sheriff's Office encourages everyone celebrating Labor Day to plan ahead. Never drive after drinking alcohol or using any substance that may impair your ability to safely operate a vehicle.

Drivers should also remember that impaired driving includes more than alcohol. Certain prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, and illegal drugs can affect a person's ability to safely operate a vehicle.

The message this Labor Day is simple: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over. Sober or Slammer!

08/13/2026

🚨 HEAT ALERT! 🚨

Already SWELTERING across the Lowcountry this morning!

It's not even 10:00 AM and the heat index on Johns Island is already 100°! 🥵

Please stay safe and stay cool today. Heat index values may reach 112° to 117° this afternoon.

08/10/2026

🥵 This is absolutely brutal! Some of the hottest feels-like temperatures we’ve seen this year are possible late this week.

Heat index values could climb over 100° across much of the Carolinas, with values near 114° along the coast.

Please keep this heat in mind for sports practices, after-school activities and anyone working outdoors. Frequent breaks, shade and plenty of water will be important.

Who’s ready for October? 🍂

08/09/2026