MONCKS CORNER, S.C. (Tuesday, April 22, 2025) – Berkeley County is proud to recognize 12 local fire departments serving the County that Fire Safe South Carolina (FSSC) recently designated as “Fire Safe SC Communities” in 2024. A total of 207 fire departments across South Carolina received this designation, including the following in Berkeley County:
- C&B Fire Department
- Caromi Fire Department
- Central Berkeley Fire & EMS
- East Berkeley Fire Department
- Goose Creek City Fire Department
- Goose Creek Rural Fire Department
- Hanahan Fire and EMS
- Moncks Corner Rural Fire Department
- North Berkeley Fire District
- Pimlico Rural Volunteer Fire Department
- Pine Ridge Fire Department
- Town of Moncks Corner Fire Department
Berkeley County also applauded those neighboring departments who routinely provide service in Berkeley County, including Summerville Fire & Rescue, Joint Base Charleston Fire & Emergency Services, and Charleston Fire Department.
The “Fire Safe South Carolina” Community Designation recognizes departments for working to reduce fire-related injuries to firefighters and communities. It also honors departments for promoting fire safety. To earn the designation, fire departments must complete courses to improve data quality, train community partners to deliver in-home safety visits, and further develop their skills through online National Fire Academy courses in risk reduction and assessment. Learn more HERE.
“These fire departments consistently exceed the mark when it comes to educating and preparing the public for fire-related emergencies. They employ seasoned professionals who are passionate about their work and dedicated to serving our communities to the best of their abilities. We are proud to work with these agencies and grateful they call Berkeley County home.” –Cole C. Shirley, Berkeley County Emergency Management, Fire Services Coordinator
###
-Prepared by the Berkeley County Public Information Office-
