Georgetown County Fire Department

Location: Headquarters, 3605 Highmarket Street, Georgetown S.C. 29440
Phone: (843) 545-3271
Fax: (843) 545-3646
Email:
Hours: 8:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. , Monday thru Friday (except for legal holidays)
Mailing Address: 3605 Highmarket Street, Georgetown S.C. 29440
Point of Contact:
Traci Hessler, Administrative Assistant
Tony Hucks, Assistant Chief

Visit the Georgetown County Fire / Emergency Medical Services web site

Department Functions:

To protect life, prevent the outbreak of fires in the community, and limit damage to property and the environment

The Georgetown County Fire Department covers some 750 square mile of the County of Georgetown

Mission Statement

Station Locations:

Headquarters Office: 3605 Highmarket Street, Georgetown, S.C. 29440

Station #2: 10391 Powell Road, Georgetown SC 29440

Station #3: 1960 Dunbar Road, Georgetown SC 29440

Station #4: 11309 Pleasant Hill Road, Hemingway SC 29554

Station #5: 303 Georgetown Highway, Georgetown SC 29440

Station #6: 29 Sandy Island Road, Pawleys Island, SC 29585

Station #7: 290 Windum Drive, Andrews SC 29510

Station #8: 14296 Fraser Street, Georgetown SC 29440

Station #9: 32 Aviation, Georgetown SC 29440

Station #10: 3605 Highmarket Street, Georgetown SC 29440

Station #11: 614 Pringle Ferry Road, Georgetown SC 29440

Station #12: 444 Post Foot Circle, Georgetown SC 29440

Station #13: 11525 Browns Ferry Road, Georgetown SC 29440

Station #14: 10287 Carvers Bay Road, Hemingway SC 29554

ISO Rating:

As of April 1,2001 the Insurance Services Organization (ISO) rating for the Georgetown County Fire Department changed to a Class 6/9.This change effected properties depending upon the type of building construction, the hazards of occupancy and other factors. Insurance policyholders should contact their insurance agent or company to determine the effect this change in classification might have on their homeowner policies.

The Class 6 applies to properties in the District within 1,00 feet of a public fire hydrant or recognized water supply suction point, within five (5) road miles or less of the responding Fire Station and with the needed fire flow of 3500 gallons per minute (G.P.M.) or less. The Class 9 applies to properties within five (5) road miles of the responding fire station but beyond 1,000 feet of the fire hydrant or suction point. The Class 10 applies to properties beyond five (5) road miles of the fire station. Evaluated individually, the private and public protections may vary from the district classification.

Smoke Detectors:

Smoke detectors are available from the Georgetown County Fire Department (843) 545-3271. Free smoke detectors are available to low income, handicapped, and elderly individuals. The Fire Department will install the smoke detector upon request if no one else is available to install it. Individuals must complete and sign a short form stating they meet the requirements.

Additional Information:

ICE:
A campaign encouraging people to enter an emergency contact number in their mobile phone´s memory under the heading "ICE" (for "In Case of Emergency"), has rapidly spread throughout the world as a particular consequence of last week´s terrorist attacks in London. Originally established as a nation-wide campaign in the UK, ICE allows paramedics or police to be able to contact a designated relative / next-of-kin in an emergency situation.

The idea is the brainchild of East Anglian Ambulance Service paramedic Bob Brotchie and was launched in May this year. Bob, 41, who has been a paramedic for 13 years, said: "I was reflecting on some of the calls I´ve attended at the roadside where I had to look through the mobile phone contacts struggling for information on a shocked or injured person. Almost everyone carries a mobile phone now, and with ICE we´d know immediately who to contact and what number to ring. The person may even know of their medical history."

By adopting the ICE advice, your mobile will help the rescue services quickly contact a friend or relative - which could be vital in a life or death situation. It only takes a few seconds to do, and it could easily help save your life.

Why not put ICE in your phone now?

Simply select a new contact in your phone book, enter the word ´ICE´ and the number of the person you wish to be contacted. For more than one contact name ICE1, ICE2, ICE3 etc.

It´s so simple that everyone can do it. Please do, and please pass this on.......it may save a life.

If you are interested in a job with the Georgetown County Fire Department, please contact Human Resources at 545-3074.

Georgetown County Fire Department consists of 33 full time career personnel and 113 Volunteers.