St. Andrews Fire Department

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.

04/17/2026

SC Forestry Commission to issue statewide burning ban; restriction on all outdoor burning goes into effect at 7 a.m. Friday

COLUMBIA—The South Carolina Forestry Commission is issuing a State Forester’s Burning Ban for all counties, effective at 7 a.m. Friday, April 17.

A State Forester’s Burning Ban prohibits all outdoor burning, including yard debris burning, prescribed burning, campfires, bonfires and other recreational fires in all unincorporated areas of the state.

Forestry Commission officials cite a particularly dangerous mix of elevated wildfire risk factors through the weekend that warrant limiting all ignitions in the interest of public safety.

Rapidly escalating drought conditions across the state, a critical decrease in relative humidities over the next several days and gusty winds that are expected to accompany an approaching cold front will combine to create extreme fire danger.

"When it’s this dry – energy release component values are at high-to-critical levels – we’re just as likely, if not more, to see wildfires that are fuel-driven rather than wind-driven. Add the other volatile conditions of increased wind and lower relative humidity, and it becomes an especially precarious situation,” said SCFC Fire Chief Darryl Jones. "These conditions not only increase the likelihood of wildfires igniting easily and spreading rapidly, but would also make them more difficult for firefighters to control.”

While the ban does not apply to fires used for the preparation of food or fires used in appropriate enclosures (portable outdoor fireplaces, chimineas or permanent fire pits constructed of stone, masonry, metal or other noncombustible material that conforms with all applicable South Carolina fire codes), Forestry Commission officials urge the utmost caution burning outdoors under these exemptions.

Likewise, citizens should exercise extreme vigilance operating any equipment that could create sparks, avoid parking on dry grass and refrain from using fireworks.

The ban will stay in effect until further notice, which will come in the form of an official announcement from the Forestry Commission.

Shareable release:https://www.scfc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Advisory-StateForestersBurningBan-20260416.pdf

04/11/2026

03/27/2026

03/20/2026

Thank you Trooper Bob - ABC News 4 Traffic Tracker for blessing our team with lunch!

It’s “Lunch 4 First Responders” with our HEROES with the St. Andrews Fire Department! Bojangles and WCIV | ABC News 4 THANK YOU for your dedicated service to the community. Please enjoy lunch on us and be careful out there.
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St. Andrews Fire Department

02/14/2026

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02/11/2026

Last week, we had the privilege of celebrating the very best of the St. Andrews Public Service District's Fire Department at our Annual Retirement and Awards Ceremony.
We proudly recognized members for Promotions, Unit Citations, Life Saving Awards, Administrative Commendations, and for their selfless response to assist Horry County during the Carolina Forest Wildfire. We also had the honor of recognizing our Firefighter of the Year, whose dedication, leadership, and commitment to service truly represent the very best of our organization.
These awards tell powerful stories of courage, professionalism, teamwork, and service above self, but none of this happens in isolation. We were deeply honored to host and recognize the families who stand behind our members, supporting them through long hours, missed holidays, and the challenges that come with serving our community.
To our members and their families: thank you. We are proud of what you do, proud of who you are, and grateful to serve alongside you.

01/26/2026

We are in love!!🚒🤩🔥💓 Thank you Trident Construction and the whole team for a beautiful new station! St. Andrews Public Service District

01/15/2026

Thank you to everyone who showed up today to celebrate the grand opening of Station No. 3. There was a common thread in all of the remarks of collaboration, hard work, professional services, appreciation, dedicated residents, population growth, partnerships that continue to strengthen and a commitment to a vibrant future in West Ashley for St. Andrews Public Service District. We look forward to working alongside Charleston County EMS and serving our community with a prepared, professional response.

A great day for West Ashley. ✂️

This morning, we were proud to join our partners at St. Andrews Public Service District to celebrate the opening of a new shared Charleston County EMS and St. Andrews Fire Department station on Old Parsonage Road. Years in the making, this project strengthens emergency response, improves flood resilience, and creates new greenspace for the community to enjoy.

Built through strong partnership and smart investment, this site will serve and protect residents for years to come.

01/08/2026

**THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO ATTEND**
St. Andrews Public Service District is excited to announce the Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting ceremony of the replacement firehouse for Engine Company 3, located at 1814 Old Parsonage Road. The event will be held January 14, 2026 at 9:00 am. Please join us along with leadership from SAPSD, Charleston County EMS, and Charleston County Government to commemorate this historic occasion.
This project, which will also house a medic unit and supervisor for Charleston County Emergency Medical Service, is a testament to the strong partnership between St. Andrews Public Service District and Charleston County.
We are grateful for the community's support of this project, which focuses on providing a prepared professional response to our citizens. This is achieved through a model of efficiency in intergovernmental relations, ensuring a swift and effective emergency response.