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.
Our District by the numbers
Monthly Dashboard
Find out how we’re serving your island each month: the incidents our crews answered, where they happened, and the people and apparatus behind every call.
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.
Our District
By the numbers
One fire district covering four barrier islands south of Charleston.
Join Us
Paid positions, full training and a career serving the islands you call home.
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Residents can request a free smoke alarm, and our crews will install it.
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Meet the Chief
Fire Chief Ryan Kunitzer
What the District stands for, what residents can expect from our crews, and how to reach headquarters.
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Join Us!
Today, the St. John’s Fire District joins communities across the nation in recognizing the extraordinary men and women who have answered the call to serve our country.
Veterans Day is a time to reflect on the courage, dedication, and sacrifices made by those who have worn our nation’s uniform. Their selfless service has helped preserve the freedoms and opportunities we enjoy today.
We are especially proud of the veterans within our own ranks who have continued their commitment to serving others by protecting the communities of South Carolina.
To every veteran and military family, we extend our deepest gratitude and appreciation.
Your service is honored. Your sacrifices are remembered. Your legacy continues.
🇺🇸 Thank you, veterans, and Happy Veterans Day!
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Meet Bryan and Spencer! Last week, Bryan and Spencer finished third place in last week’s Dorchester County EMS competition!
Both Bryan and Spencer recently graduated from Recruit Class 1 this past summer. With less than a year into the job, these two Firefighters have shown the drive and passion for bettering the community they serve. They have subscribed to our higher standard of patient care. They took their knowledge and tested it in competition.
Great work by Bryan and Spencer! #TheDistrict
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River Road is closed at Rushland Landing and Murraywood Road for a vehicle collision with rollover. Please seek alternate route.
#thedistrict
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Happy Halloween from St. John’s Fire District!
Your St. John’s Firefighters are out in the community tonight handing out candy, meeting families, and enjoying Halloween with the people we proudly serve!
We always appreciate the opportunity to connect with our community outside of emergency calls and build relationships with those who make our district such a great place to serve.
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