mailing address: North Charleston Fire Department, 2536 Fourth Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29418   office: 843.740.2616   fax: 843.745.1002

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South Battalion protects the entire lower half of the North Area. Comprised mainly of closely packed housing and light to heavy industrial, this area has seen its share of "Burners!" The fire department's Technical Rescue Team is housed in Station #2. Numerous stations within this area are shipboard firefighting trained. The North Charleston Coliseum, The Performing Arts Center, The Charleston Area Convention Center Complex and the new Embassy Suites of North Charleston are located here.

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Chief Officers are BC10: Chief Teddy Smith - A-shift, BC11: Chief Clifford Forner - B-shift, BC13: Chief James Huger - C-shift.

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 Station 1: 4830 Jenkins Avenue

This station protects the Old Village area of East Montague Avenue and Park Circle as well as several industrial areas and fuel farms. With residential neighborhoods and high speed interstate traffic, there is never a dull moment at Station 1.

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Engine Company 1: 2001 KME Renegade.

Foam Company 1: More information coming

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 Station 2: 1791 Hobson Avenue

This station was located just six blocks from the current facility. The station moved in the mid 1990's and is now located on the former US Naval Base. The surrounding neighborhoods are older housing spotted with light industry. The Technical Rescue team as well as part of the Marine Assistance Pact team are located here.

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Engine Company 2: 2001 KME Renegade

Truck Company 2: 1995 KME 102' Aerial Cat.

Rescue Company 2: More information coming

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 Station 5: 6390 Dorchester Road

This station is located on lower Dorchester Road and covers a large number of  apartment complexes and residential neighborhoods. Several schools are located in this area as well as strip mall shopping centers

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Engine Company 5: 1999 KME Renegade.

Truck Company 5: 1986 Pirsch 110' Aerial Ladder.

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 Station 7: 3690 Leeds Avenue

This station protects many residential neighborhoods and industrial park complexes. The new Charleston County Administration Building and Charleston County Jail are also located here. This area is ever growing and will continue to harbor challenges for this station.

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Engine Company 7: 1995 E-One Protector.

Rescue Company 7: 2004 American LaFrance Eagle 35' Heavy Rescue

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 Station 8: 2630 Meeting Street Road

Station 8 protects the southern end of North Charleston. Some of the oldest areas of the city, such as Union Heights, Accabee, and Chicora are located here. Due to the close proximity of the houses to one another and the small size of the streets this has caused some serious problems over the years. Some of the more spectacular residential structure fires have taken place here.

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Engine Company 8: 2002 KME Renegade.