Home of South Carolina Judge and Former State Senator Burned to the Ground — 3 Hospitalized
The SPFD received reports of a structure with entrapment on Edisto Island from our automatic aid partners, Edisto Beach Fire Department. Engine 1403 and Tender 1403 along with Battalion 1407 were first due followed by Edisto Beach Engine 14 and Ladder 14.
Due to our strong working relationship with the EBFD, crews went right to work extinguishing the fire and looking for occupants. This area is located on a barrier island with significant challenges such as limited water supply and tight areas.
The first arriving crews worked flawlessly together to ensure the safety of the occupants which escaped via jumping from and elevated first floor. Due to the remoteness and layout of the lot, the occupants had to be rescued from the backyard via kayaks and brought to Colleton County EMS where they received medical aid.
SPFD Engine 1407 caught a draft from a nearby pond to secure water supply. Additional units from the SPFD responded for manpower as well to include Engine 1408, Rescue 1401, Tenders 1401, 1402, 1405 and 1407 along with Battalion 1401. Due to the large impact of this incident, most of our units had to relocate to ensure the SPFD residents still had adequate protection during this time.
The Charleston Fire Dept. was requested to help backfill some of our stations to ensure we remained fully covered during this incident.
This incident showed that your SPFD and its surrounding partners are willing, able, and competent, to handle any type of call for service due to the commitments we have along with the strong working relationships we have built to respond appropriately.
Your SPFD prides itself on producing adequate water supply in remote areas and delivery the best possible service to all of its citizens and surrounding neighborhoods. Strong work by all.
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