May 2, 2012 – Early Tuesday afternoon the Bluffton Township Fire District was dispatched to Lemon Island for a reported brush fire. The first arriving unit reported a fast moving fire and requested the Division of Forestry be called to assist. Bluffton units were positioned on Highway 170 to keep the fire from jumping the road. Forestry arrived on scene with a bull dozer and cut a fire break around the fire to contain it. Highway 170 was shut down for a short while due to the smoke conditions causing low visibility. The Bluffton Township Fire District Wildland Team will remain on scene through out the night watching for flare ups.

We need to remind people that due to the lack of rain, please refrain from burning. Conditions are favorable for things to get out of control in a hurry.

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April 24, 2012 – Around 3:00pm the Bluffton Township Fire District was dispatched to a reported structure on Old Towne Road inside Old field Mews. Engine 322 arrived on scene and reported at working fire with visible flames. 322 passed command and started stretching an attack line to the interior of the involved town home. The crew from Truck 375 split, two went interior for a search and the outside crew started opening up the roof. Engine 325 and 324 made entry into the adjoining homes to check for extension. The fire was in the attic space and the interior crews could not get to it. Command pulled the crews out and flowed water from the tower to darken down the fire. Once the fire was knocked down, crews went back in to mop up. It took crews approx 40 minutes to bring the fire under control. The cause of the fire is being investigated by the Bluffton Township Fire Marshals Office. Bluffton was assisted on scene by the Hardeeville Fire Dept and Beaufort County EMS.

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April 9, 2012 – Around 9:30am the Bluffton Twp Fire Dist was dispatched to a reported chemical explosion. Crews arrived to find a vehicle damaged by a homemade device. The crews determined that there were no injuries so they backed out and turned the scene over to Beaufort County Sheriffs Office. Bluffton personnel cleared up from the scene except for Engine 320 and one Hazmat Tech who remained on scene for safety precautions. Hilton Head Island Fire/Rescue was called in later to assist Bluffton Techs and the Sheriffs Office with collection of evidence. Units on scene – Engine 320, 325, Truck 375 Squad 355, and Battalion 2.

April 7, 2012 – Engine 325 was dispatched to a reported vehicle fire on Hwy 278. The Engine crew made quick work of the fire and returned to service after the vehicle was removed. There were no reported injuries.

April 2, 2012 – Today the BTFD Cooking Team, back by popular demand, cooked a pancake luncheon for St. Gregory’s School.  Senior Firefighter John Kautter represented the cooking team and was assisted by members of Shift 1 stationed at Main Head Quarters for the day. The cooking of this special breakfast began promptly at shift change to make sure everything was perfect for the lunch time delivery. The Cooking Team will be lending their helpful hands later on this month as they prepare hamburgers and hotdogs for the students to enjoy. Great Job to the members of BTFD Shift 1 and the Cooking Team!!  

March 28, 2012 – The Bluffton Township Fire District was dispatched around 9:30pm to a single vehicle accident on Old Palmetto Bluff Road. Upon the arrival of the first Engine Company, they reported heavy damage and entrapment. It took crews from BTFD and Beaufort county EMS approximately 15 minutes to extricate the patient. Beaufort County EMS transported the patient to the Trauma Center. The accident is being investigated by The Town of Bluffton Police Department. Units on scene: Engine 321, 320, Truck 375, Battalion 2, and BC EMS 8.

February 27, 2012 Kindergarten students at Michael C. Riley Early Childhood Center participated in an educational unit on transportation. The police department, fire department, Carolina Towing and Durham Student Services Bus Company came to the school with their transportation vehicles. The students enjoyed exploring the vehicles.