Colleton County Fire Rescue

10/15/2026

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It is almost time to DROP, COVER and HOLD ON! South Carolina is joining millions of people around the world at 10:15 a.m. today for the world’s largest earthquake drill.
Take a few minutes to practice now so you’ll be ready to act quickly when the ground starts shakin’!
Are you ready to ShakeOut?

10/14/2026

Watch out for aftershocks! Aftershocks are earthquakes that follow the largest shock of an earthquake sequence. While usually smaller than the original earthquake, they can still cause damage. Be aware of your surroundings after an earthquake occurs.

Interested in learning more about earthquake hazards? Visit https://earthquake.sc/

10/12/2026

Behind the wheel when the earth starts shaking?
Stay calm and know what to do to keep yourself and others safe. Pull over to the side of the road and stop. Avoid overpasses and power lines. Stay inside your vehicle until the shaking stops.
To learn more about what to do during an earthquake, visit https://earthquake.sc/know

10/10/2026

Flooding is expected across several states this weekend. Are you ready?
- Know where to go if flash flooding occurs.
- NEVER drive through floodwaters.
- Store important documents safely.
- Turn on alerts.
Ready.gov/floods

10/10/2026

If you are out on the roads, please use extra caution. We are receiving reports of minor flooding along our coastal routes. Turn Around, Don’t Drown!

Coastal Flood Warning for Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties, from 7 AM to 11 AM EDT this morning.
* IMPACTS...Significant saltwater inundation will render
numerous roads impassable. Properties may also flood. Rip
currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into
deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 8:45 AM this
morning at Charleston. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1
to 2 hours before and after high tide.

10/09/2026

🌀 We always say "don't focus on the cone". 🌀 Hurricane Isaias will make landfall near Pensacola, Florida late tonight or early tomorrow morning. Despite being over 300 miles from the cone, Isaias will bring Colleton County some limited impacts including:
- Minor to Moderate Coastal Flooding (up to 1 ft of saltwater inundation in Coastal Colleton) this evening through Sunday morning
- 10-15 mph winds Saturday into Sunday (with 30 mph gusts possible). Off-shore winds will be a bit higher which will produce dangerous marine conditions (5 ft waves nearshore and 7 ft waves offshore). Moderate to High risk of rip currents throughout the weekend.
- 1.5" to 2" of rainfall Saturday into Sunday with locally higher amounts possible
- Brief, rapidly developing and fast moving tornadoes and/or waterspouts are possible.

Secure loose items in your yard, don't drive around barricades or into flood waters and have multiple ways to receive emergency alerts (register for Colleton alerts at www.colletonfire.com/smart911)

Follow the forecast at https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/ and at https://www.weather.gov/chs/

10/06/2026

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Chief Bigney's family as well as her brothers and sisters at Dorchester County Fire Rescue Rest easy Chief Bigney. 🙏

It is with heavy hearts that Dorchester County Fire Rescue announces the passing of Ret. Battalion Chief Chastity Bigney after a hard-fought battle with cancer.

Chastity was a valued member of our DCFR family, and her loss is deeply felt throughout our department. We are grateful for her service, her leadership, and the difference she made in the lives of those who served alongside her. We will always remember her with respect and affection.

Please keep Chastity’s family, friends, and fellow firefighters in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Rest easy, Chief Bigney.

10/05/2026

We hope to see you there!

📣Join us tomorrow night for our annual National Night Out event! The event starts at 6PM! (Vendors begin set up at 5 PM) Enjoy free food and giveaways; we can't wait to see everyone. 🚔🚒🗓✨

10/02/2026

Fire Prevention Month is underway! During the month of October, Colleton County Fire-Rescue will see every Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd and 3rd grade student in Colleton County. With the assistance of “Patches” the Fire Dog, Fire-Rescue teaches basic fire safety rules like Don’t Hide, Go Outside; Don’t Touch Matches or Lighters; NEVER go back inside a burning home. Third graders get to review what they’ve learned over the last four years in the fire safety house. They learn about kitchen fire safety (turn pot handles in, don’t leave the stove unattended) and then they get to practice escaping a bedroom with simulated smoke and a smoke alarm activating. Each child is given a bag with a coloring book, crayons, and fire safety reminders in addition to their own fire helmet. Given that Colleton County has suffered a number of fire fatalities this year, we are excited to educate Colleton’s children to keep them safe.