County Fire / EMS

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

Visit the Georgetown County Fire / Emergency Medical Services web site

Department Functions:

To protect life, limb, property, and the environment, in a timely and professional manner, with the highest quality of fire and emergency medical services for the citizens and visitors of Georgetown County.

County Fire/EMS provides advanced life support and emergency transport for the sick and injured, fire protection and suppression, inspections of commercial structures, public education, and community support and training.
The department is comprised of 73 full-time personnel and 108 volunteer members.

Mission Statement
(Please click on the link to download our 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

Station #15: 109 N. Morgan Avenue Andrews South Carolina 29510 USA

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: What happens when I call 911?
A: Your call is answered by a trained telecommunicator assigned to gather your information, initiate an appropriate response, and provide instructions on how you can help before the ambulance arrives. The call will last approximately 2 minutes or until the ambulance arrives.

Q: What kind of assistance can I expect when I call for an ambulance?
A: In Georgetown County, an ambulance is staffed by a certified Paramedic and Emergency Medical Technician. In some cases, where additional assistance is needed, "First Responders" from Georgetown County Fire/EMS having medical training will also respond.

Q: Why does a fire truck come to my house when I call for an ambulance?
A: Most of the firefighters that work on an engine are also cross trained as EMT“s. We send a fire engine to provide initial patient care until the ambulance arrives on scene.

Q: Will I get a bill when a fire truck or an ambulance comes to my house?
A: Georgetown County Fire/EMS does not charge when a fire truck comes to your house. However, when an ambulance responds to a call and the crew member provide patient care and transports a patient to the hospital the patient will receive a bill for the care he or she received.

Q: How can I get a free home fire inspection?
A: Contact the office at the fire station in your area. We will be more than happy to perform a free home inspection, or install smoke detectors or fire extinguishers in your home also.

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 1,000 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:

Community training classes are available upon request community groups and/or organizations. Training includes CPR, first aid, and "Talk and Tours" of the ambulances, fire apparatus, and facilities.

HIPAA Privacy Notice (Please click on the link to download the HIPAA Privacy Notice.)

This notice describes how medical information about you may be used and disclosed and how you can get access to this information, as per the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Please review it carefully.

Georgetown County EMS is required by law to maintain the privacy of certain confidential health care information, known as Protected Health Information or PHI, and to provide you with a notice of our legal duties and privacy practices with respect to your PHI. Georgetown County EMS is also required to abide by the terms of the version of this Notice currently in effect.

Uses and Disclosures of PHI: Georgetown County EMS may use PHI for the purposes of treatment, payment, and health care operations, in most cases without your written permission. See link to view and print our HIPAA Privacy Notice.