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Since 1959, the men and women of the St. Johns Fire District have protected 185 square miles of the barrier islands of Johns, Kiawah, Seabrook, and Wadmalaw.
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Now forming interest for Recruit Class 2. Link:
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If you’ve considered a career in the fire service and are ready for a challenging, rewarding career serving the community, now is the time to learn more.
Recruit Class 2 is anticipated to begin in early January 2027.
We are currently gathering interest from potential applicants. Stay tuned for additional information regarding the application process, qualifications, important dates, and next steps.
Interested in becoming a firefighter? Let us know.
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We are excited to announce that today the STJFD has launched a Prehospital Whole Blood Program, giving specially trained paramedics the ability to administer low-titer O-positive whole blood to critically injured or ill patients in the field, before they reach a hospital.
STJFD is an Advanced Life Support (ALS) non-transport department, meaning its personnel are often first on scene and provide advanced medical care while a separate transport unit is en route.
St. John’s Fire District is the first fire based non-transport
department to carry whole blood in the state of South Carolina.
Under the program, specially trained STJFD personnel carry and administer low-titer O-positive whole blood, which is compatible with patients of any blood type and can be given without delay in an emergency. The department developed the program in coordination with its medical director and regional blood supply partners. STJFD providers completed dedicated training in blood product handling, transfusion procedures, and patient monitoring prior to launch.
“As an ALS non-transport department, our crews are frequently the first care a patient receives for several critical minutes before a transport unit arrives,’ said Fire Chief Ryan Kunitzer. “This program isn't about doing more for the sake of it — it's about closing the gap between injury and treatment and giving our community the best possible chance of survival during their worst moment.”
Severe hemorrhage remains one of the leading causes of preventable death following traumatic injury, and research shows that early transfusion — started in the field rather than after hospital arrival — significantly improves a patient's chance of survival.
The whole blood program reflects STJFD's continued investment in advanced, evidence-based patient care and its commitment to strengthening emergency medical outcomes for the residents and visitors of the sea islands and the surrounding community.
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Main Road is closed at Chisolm Rd near the high school for a vehicle collision with entrapment. This will be an extended closure. Please seek alternate route.
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Today we reflect and remember the over 2,700 people at the World Trade Centers, 184 people at the Pentagon, and 40 heroes of Flight 93 in Pennsylvania that were from 104 countries- that died in the attacks of 9/11. 440 of those were first responders. We also recognize the over 1,000 people who have died since from working at 9/11.
Please pause today to remember our neighbors and friends lost on September 11th.
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Did you know?
St. John’s Fire District participates in an automatic aid agreement with multiple Charleston area fire departments.
What does automatic aid do for you?
Regardless of where you live on Johns Island or in St. John’s Fire District you get the closest unit. Often times you get multiple fire apparatus from different departments.
This was on display yesterday morning at a significant vehicle collision on Main Road.
Both St. John’s and Charleston Fire Department responded to a difficult vehicle extrication. Crews from both departments worked for over 30 minutes to free a passenger of the vehicle. They were transported to a local hospital with serious injuries.
Technical rescue expertise from both departments contributed to the rescue and removal of the vehicles occupant.
Participating automatic aid departments include St. John’s Fire District, Charleston Fire Department, Mount Pleasant Fire Department, North Charleston Fire Department, James Island PSD, St. Andrews PSD, and Isle of Palms Fire Department.
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