Established 1959 Staffing Career EMS level BLS | Employees 120 Fire chief Karl Ristow Stations 7 | |
St. John's Fire District (STJFD), also known as St. John's Fire Rescue provides fire protection, rescue, and emergency medical services for John's Island, Kiawah Island, Seabrook Island, and Wadmalaw Island in South Carolina.
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History
Fire station locations and apparatus
The STJFD operates out of seven fire stations, strategically located throughout the fire district under the command of one battalion chief. The St. John's Fire District also operates a fire apparatus fleet of six engines, one ladder, one tower, one water tender, one rescue, two fire boats, and one hazardous materials unit, as well as numerous support and reserve apparatus.
Fire apparatus livery
In November 2010 Chief Karl Ristow and the St. John's Fire District commissioners approved the proposition by Kevin Frizzell and Brian Yuncker to change the district's apparatus color scheme from red over white to an all-white apparatus with blue reflective striping. The objective behind the change was to enhance safety and promote visibility within the community.
Union representation
The District's firefighters and engineers are represented by the St. John's Professional Firefighters Local 3883, while lieutenants, captains, and battalion chiefs are represented by the St. John's Professional Fire Officers, both of which are locals of the International Association of Fire Fighters.