Isle of Palms Fire Department

Isle of Palms Fire Department Fire Department

🌊 Know the flags. Know the risks. Stay safe.Before entering the water, take a moment to check the beach warning flags an...
06/08/2026

🌊 Know the flags. Know the risks. Stay safe.

Before entering the water, take a moment to check the beach warning flags and understand what they mean. Conditions can change quickly, and the flag system is there to help keep you and your family safe.

🟢 Green – Low Hazard
🟡 Yellow – Medium Hazard
🔴 Red – High Hazard
🚫 Double Red – Water Closed

No flag can replace good judgment. When in doubt, stay out.

🌊☀️ BEACH & WATER SAFETY ☀️🌊Drowning can happen quickly and silently — stay alert, stay prepared, and help keep our beac...
05/23/2026

🌊☀️ BEACH & WATER SAFETY ☀️🌊

Drowning can happen quickly and silently — stay alert, stay prepared, and help keep our beaches safe this summer.

🏖️ Swim near a lifeguard
👀 Keep a close eye on children at all times
🌊 Know your limits and respect the ocean
🚩 Pay attention to warning flags and surf conditions
🦺 Wear a life jacket when appropriate
📞 Call 911 immediately in an emergency

Enjoy the water, but respect its power. A safe day at the beach starts with smart decisions.

☀️ BEACH & HEAT SAFETY REMINDER ☀️As temperatures rise and beach season kicks off, remember to stay safe in the sun and ...
05/23/2026

☀️ BEACH & HEAT SAFETY REMINDER ☀️

As temperatures rise and beach season kicks off, remember to stay safe in the sun and look out for one another. Heat stroke can happen quickly — especially during long days on the beach.

💧 Drink plenty of water
⛱️ Take breaks in the shade
🧴 Wear sunscreen and light clothing
🌡️ Know the signs of heat illness
👀 Check on children, older adults, and pets

If someone becomes confused, dizzy, stops sweating, or develops a high body temperature, call 911 immediately and begin cooling efforts.

Enjoy the sunshine responsibly and help keep our beaches safe for everyone! 🌊☀️

Excellent training this week strengthening our partnership with Charleston County EMS while gaining hands-on experience ...
05/23/2026

Excellent training this week strengthening our partnership with Charleston County EMS while gaining hands-on experience with their new Mobile Ambulance Bus.

Crews collaborated on innovative strategies for managing and treating multiple patients efficiently during large-scale incidents and special events.

🇺🇸☀️ MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND SAFETY ☀️🇺🇸As we honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice, let’s also wor...
05/22/2026

🇺🇸☀️ MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND SAFETY ☀️🇺🇸

As we honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice, let’s also work together to keep our beaches and waterways safe for everyone this holiday weekend. 🌊

✔️ Swim near lifeguards
✔️ Stay hydrated
✔️ Wear sunscreen
✔️ Know the beach warning flags
✔️ Keep a close eye on children near the water
✔️ Never swim alone

Whether you’re enjoying the beach, boating, or spending time with family and friends, make safety your priority.

From all of us at Isle of Palms Fire & Rescue — have a safe and meaningful Memorial Day weekend. 🇺🇸

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Please join us in welcoming FF Benson Stein to the City of Isle of Palms Fire & Rescue family.Benson recently graduated ...
05/22/2026

Please join us in welcoming FF Benson Stein to the City of Isle of Palms Fire & Rescue family.

Benson recently graduated from the South Carolina State Fire Academy and has already demonstrated the dedication, professionalism, and work ethic that define the fire service. We are excited to have him join our department as he begins his career serving the residents and visitors of Isle of Palms.

Congratulations, FF Stein — welcome to the team, and we look forward to watching your career grow.

05/21/2026

Crews recently held a training exercise focused on a Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) evolution built around a down firefighter scenario.

Crews worked through a coordinated rescue involving search operations, locating a downed firefighter, performing a face mask swap, initiating buddy breathing, and transitioning to air supply from a cylinder in the RIT bag. The scenario emphasized controlled, methodical action under pressure.

Once stabilized, crews completed extrication of the patient, reinforcing the importance of teamwork, discipline, and maintaining composure during low-visibility, high-stress rescue situations.

Training like this sharpens the skills that matter when seconds count and conditions are at their worst.

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05/01/2026

Outstanding work by two of our highly respected professionals, Battalion Chief James Giddens and Captain Chris Fassos.

Battalion Chief Giddens recently participated in a media interview to discuss a technically complex water rescue at 3rd Avenue involving multiple swimmers in distress. During the interview, he also emphasized the importance of rip current and ocean safety in support of the National Weather Service’s 2nd Annual Carolinas Rip Current Awareness Week, aligning with our ongoing commitment to community risk reduction as a Fire Safe South Carolina Community.

Captain Fassos also represented the department in an interview with News Channel 2, providing operational insight on the one-year anniversary of a dynamic rescue conducted in coordination with our automatic aid partners: Sullivan’s Island Fire Rescue, Mount Pleasant Fire Department, and Charleston County EMS.

We are proud to see our personnel continue to develop as leaders and dedicated professionals through ongoing training and operational readiness, furthering our mission of creating a safer Isle of Palms.

05/01/2026

On Saturday, April 25, Battalion Chief 1006 (BC1006) and Ladder 1001 (L1001) responded on a mutual aid request to a commercial three-alarm fire at Ryerson. BC1006 was assigned as the Incident Safety Officer, while L1001 operated as part of the third-alarm assignment.

Multiple agencies responded and worked collaboratively on scene, including Cainhoy Fire Department, City of Charleston Fire Department, Nucor Emergency Response Team, Mount Pleasant Fire Department, Hanahan Fire Department, North Charleston Fire Department, East Berkeley Fire Department, Berkeley County EMS, and Charleston County Rescue.

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Isle Of Palms, SC
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