8 fire departments in Berkeley County designated as Fire Safe SC Communities

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Eight Berkeley County fire departments were designated by Fire Safe South Carolina recently as “Fire Safe SC Communities” in 2023. The following departments received this special designation:

• Goose Creek Rural Fire Department
• Goose Creek City Fire Department
• East Berkeley Fire Department
• Hanahan Fire and EMS Department
• Moncks Corner Rural Fire Department
• Town of Moncks Corner Fire Department
• Pine Ridge Fire Department
• C&B Fire Department

 The “Fire Safe South Carolina” Community Designation recognizes departments for working to reduce fire-related injuries to firefighters and communities, according to a news release from the county. It also honors departments for promoting fire safety. To earn the designation, fire departments must complete courses to improve data quality, train community partners to deliver in-home safety visits, and further develop their skills through online National Fire Academy courses in risk reduction and assessment.

“These fire departments have gone above and beyond to educate and prepare the public for fire-related emergencies,” Cole C. Shirley, Berkeley County Emergency Management fire services coordinator, said in the release. “This is a true testament of their commitment to the safety of the residents and guests of Berkeley County. We are proud to partner with and support these agencies.”

Across South Carolina, 151 fire departments received the designation, a 15% increase from last year, the release stated.