Since its formation in 1978, The Bluffton Township Fire District has worked to provide its customers with a reliable and affordable Fire and Rescue Service. Although a lot has changed over the past few decades, our strong commitment to our customers and the community remains the same.
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Announcements/Special Information
Latest News and Articles
Promotion:
Bluffton Township Fire District officials announce the promotion of Deputy Fire Marshal Daniel R. Wiltse to the position of Fire Marshal. The assumed duties took effect as of January 13, 2011. The Fire Marshal over sees the Fire Prevention Division which handles all fire inspections, and coordinates fire investigations in the Fire District.
January, 26, 2012 – Around 4:00pm, Engine 324 was dispatched to the intersection of Sun City Boulevard and Fording Island Road for a two vehicle accident with possible entrapment. Due to initial reports Engine 324 upgraded the response which dispatched Engine 321 and Truck 375. Engine 324 arrived on scene and reported no entrapment but one patient would need to be flown out. Engine 321 was cancelled and Truck 375 was diverted to set up the Landing Zone behind Station 34.
Fire Contained to 1 Apartment
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January 17, 2012 – Around 9:45pm the Bluffton Twp Fire District was dispatched to a reported structure fire at The Estates at Westbury Park in the 1300 building. Dispatch advised responding units that the caller came home and could see flames and smoke in the apartment when they opened the door. Engine 325 arrived on scene reported smoke showing from the second floor and stretched a line to the fire. Early reports also stated possible people trapped in the neighboring apartment so Truck 375 went into rescue mode conducting a search with no victims found. The fire was brought under control in a matter of minutes. Fire damage was contained to the original apartment with water damage to the bottom apartment. Bluffton Township Fire District units remained on scene checking for extension and assisting the Fire Marshal with determining the cause of the fire. Beaufort County EMS and the Sheriff’s Office were also on scene to assist. Units on scene – Engine 325, 320, 323 Truck 375 and Battalion 3 Photos
Engine 320 Runs a GSW
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January 10, 2012 – Engine 320 was dispatched to Nickel Pumpers Gas Station, for a reported Gun Shot wound. Engine 320 waited for the Bluffton Police to secure the area and continued in to the scene. Engine 320 and Beaufort County Medic 6 decided to fly the victim out. Engine 323 was assigned to the landing zone.
January 5, 2012 – Bluffton Township Fire District was dispatched around 10:00am to a reported structure fire in a wood working shop on Red Cedar Drive. Upon arrival, Engine 320 reported nothing showing from the exterior. After further investigation, there was a fire sparked in a paint booth of the shop and was extinguished by workers. Engine 320 held the Truck Company to help check for extension and with ventilation.
Christmas Morning Fire Keeps Bluffton Crews Busy
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Dec 25, 2011 - Around 5:30am, A Bluffton Police Officer, while on patrol, spotted a mobile home on fire on May River Road. Upon arrival, Bluffton Twp Fire District reported a single wide mobile home, 50% involved. It took crews about 30 mintues to bring the fire undercontrol and remained on scene until about 8:00am cooling hot spots. The home owners were out of town at the time of the fire. The home is concidered a total loss and the cause of the fire is being investigated by The Bluffton Twp Fire District.
Engine 324 and Truck Run Mutual aid in Hardeeville
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Dec 21, 2011 – Around 3:00am, Engine 324 and Truck 375 were dispatched for mutual aid in Hardeeville. Hardeeville Fire Dept was on scene with a working fire in a commercial structure that was attached to another. 302 (Deputy Chief Thompson) responded as the Staff Duty Officer. Upon arrival Engine 324 was assigned to help with fire attack and 302 was assigned as the Safety Officer. The Crew from the Truck was assigned, to the attached structure, to open up and check for extension. Due the insufficient water supply, the fire quickly spread through both structures. The Engine and Truck remained on scene for approx 3 hours. The fire is being investigated by SLED.
position of Fire Marshal. The assumed duties took effect as of January 13, 2011. The Fire Marshal over sees the Fire Prevention Division which handles all fire inspections, and coordinates fire investigations in the Fire District.
