Johns · Kiawah · Seabrook · Wadmalaw
St. John’sFire District
We protect the property and lives of our community, across 185 square miles of the Sea Islands.
Now hiring · Career firefighters
Recruit Class 2
Our next recruit academy starts in January 2027. No experience required; we train you. Applications close October 19.
Our Mission
Ready on every island, every hour
Since 1959 the St. John’s Fire District has answered the call for Johns, Kiawah, Seabrook and Wadmalaw Islands. Our career firefighters respond to fires, medical emergencies, rescues and storms, and they teach our neighbors how to stay safe before the call ever comes.
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One fire district covering four barrier islands south of Charleston.
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Fire Chief Ryan Kunitzer
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Applications will close on Monday, October 19th for Recruit Class #2!
Apply now at www.stjfd.org/employment
We will start reaching out to candidates next week!
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Always a story behind a logo 🤔🤔🤔 Let’s find out about the logo on new Rescue 1! #TheDistrict
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Last week, we officially broke ground on the future of Johns Island fire protection and firefighter training.
Over the next year, we'll be building a new state-of-the-art Fire Station #5, providing our firefighters with a modern facility designed to support their health, wellness, and operational readiness. Once the new station is complete, the existing station will be demolished to make way for a new training facility that will help prepare firefighters for the challenges of today and train future generations of firefighters for decades to come.
This project is a significant investment in public safety and reflects our commitment to providing the highest level of service to the citizens and visitors of Johns Island and surround sea islands.
We would like to extend our sincere appreciation to the many partners helping bring this vision to life:
• Liollio Architecture�• Edifice Construction�• LCK�• BobbyC Vision Media for capturing this milestone and providing the outstanding photos.
We would also like to thank our Commissioners and County Council for their continued support of emergency services on Johns Island. Their commitment to investing in public safety infrastructure ensures our firefighters have the facilities, equipment, and training necessary to serve our community safely and effectively.
What began as an idea has now become a reality. We are excited to watch this project take shape over the coming year and look forward to sharing updates along the way.
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Are you looking for a new and rewarding career path?
Applications are now open for Recruit Class 2 that will begin in January of 2027. Apply by October 19th at www.stjfd.org/employment
Please review the testing dates in the photo below. Candidates will complete physical assessments and a written exam. Eligible candidates will then be invited to continue in the process.
Candidate who filled out the interest form will be contacted today to submit application.
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Follow Up: River Road Incident
Yesterday, STJFD and response partners responded to a large box truck that had overturned on River Road. The vehicle was transporting hydrochloric acid, commonly known as muriatic acid, in plastic containers. Several of the containers were compromised; however, the released material remained contained within the vehicle.
Responding personnel notified the South Carolina Department of Public Health and conducted air and ground monitoring in the area surrounding the vehicle.
A specialized cleanup contractor was contacted and responded to the scene to safely remove and manage the hazardous material. Following cleanup operations, the vehicle was uprighted and removed from the scene.
There were no reported injuries associated with the incident.
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***River Road Incident Update***
Emergency personnel are currently on scene of an overturned semi-truck carrying pool chemicals near River Road and Farmland Road on Johns Island.
The incident occurred at approximately 11:30 A.M. today. St. John’s is being assisted by the Charleston Fire Department Hazardous Materials team, Charleston County EMS, Charleston County Sheriff’s Office, And Charleston Police Department.
There are no reported injuries, and at this time, there is no identified threat to the public. Crews are actively monitoring air quality in the surrounding area as a precaution.
Local schools and school bus transportation officials have been notified of the incident and associated road closure.
Motorists should expect an extended closure in the area of River Road and Farmland Road into this evening while crews await the arrival of a specialized hazardous materials cleanup contractor and recovery operations are completed.
We ask motorists to avoid the area and use alternate routes to allow emergency and cleanup personnel to operate safely.
Additional information will be provided if conditions change or significant updates become available.
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