February 16, 2012 – Around 7:30 am, Bluffton Township Fire District and Beaufort County EMS, were dispatched to Hwy 170 on the Bluffton side of the Broad River Bridge for a motor vehicle accident. Engine 322 arrived on scene and reported one vehicle into a tree with one person trapped. The report of entrapment upgraded the assignment to include Engine 324, Truck 375 and Battalion 3. It took crews approximately 20 minutes to extricate the victim. The patient was transported buy Beaufort County EMS. One lane of Hwy 170 south bound of closed during the incident. The accident is being investigated but the Highway Patrol.

January 29, 2012 – As Shift 2 was preparing for shift change; they were dispatched to a structure fire at the Mill Creek Amenity Center. Around 7:30am, a passerby, noticed smoke and flames coming from the roof area near the chimney. Engine 321 arrived on scene and confirmed smoke showing. The crew from Engine 321 made entry and located the fire in the attic near the chimney. Access to the fire was difficult due to its location. Truck 375 laddered the building and started opening up the roof. Once the Truck Crew gained access, the fire was quickly extinguished. Crews remained on scene to assist the Fire Marshal’s Office and the Bluffton Police Dept with the investigation. Units on scene: Engine 321, 324, 320, Truck 375, Battalion 3, and Beaufort County EMS.

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.

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
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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.

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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.

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.