North Charleston Fire Department

01/05/2026

Please help us congratulate Direct Hire 25-02 for passing their recruitment period!

The class burned their yellow shirts at graduation to symbolize their transition from a trainee to a NCFD firefighter. During the trainee period, the recruits wear yellow shirts to be easily identified by instructors. Burning the shirts represents the end of their academy days and the start of their probationary careers with NCFD.

01/01/2026

Happy New Year from NCFD!

12/31/2025

Be this …

The New Year marks a time of celebration and a great time to gather with family and friends. But every year, thousands of people end up in the emergency room for injuries sustained from mishandling live or misfired consumer fireworks. “Children ages 10 to 14 had the highest rate of fireworks injury, with more than one-third (36%) of the victims of fireworks injuries under age 15” according to the National Fire Protection Association. Additionally, fireworks cause approximately 19,500 fires resulting in $100 million in direct property damage. The North Charleston Fire Department wants to share some tips to celebrate New Year's Eve safely.

Start with observing local fireworks laws.

The City of North Charleston fireworks ordinance allows fireworks discharge from 9 am to 11:30 pm throughout the year. Hours are extended for the December 31st discharge is allowed until 1:00 a.m. on the morning of January 1st.
– Discharging fireworks from a vehicle is prohibited.
- Discharging fireworks on land without consent is prohibited.
– Discharging fireworks towards any structure, animal, or person is prohibited and very dangerous.

Be by:
– Identify a “fireworks zone” with markers that are a safe distance away from structures, people, and animals
– Read and follow the directions on each firework.
– Always have a responsible adult designated as the “firework lighter”.
– Light one firework at a time.
– Do not try to re-light or handle malfunctioning fireworks.
– Keep a water bucket or hose nearby in case of fire.
– Soak both spent and unused fireworks in water for a few hours before discarding.

12/30/2025

Chief Munn recognized Firefighter Norah Lamendola as November’s Employee of the Month. Firefighter Lamendola was recommended by Captain Zack Jawish in letter attached.

12/26/2025

Happy Kwanzaa! From our family to yours!

12/25/2025

From our family to yours, Merry Christmas!

12/23/2025

Decorating homes and businesses is a long-standing tradition around the holiday season. Unfortunately, these same decorations may increase your community's chances of a fire.

Be by follow these during this holiday season!

12/19/2025

FREE car seat check tomorrow with our neighboring agency!

12/15/2025

🔥 Fire Drills Save Lives 🔥

Recently, NCFD partnered with Charleston County Sheriff's Office’s Sheriff Al Cannon Detention Center staff to conduct a fire drill. Conducting regular fire drills is essential to ensure staff and residents know exactly what to do in an emergency, reduce panic, and help identify potential risks before a real incident occurs.

Working alongside trained firefighters brings expert guidance, real-world scenarios, and improved coordination during emergencies. Preparation today can prevent tragedy tomorrow.

🧯 Safety is not optional.
🚒 Training saves lives.
🤝 Collaboration makes the difference.

12/14/2025

NCFD would like to wish everyone a happy and safe ! 🕎

Be while using religious candles 🕯...

-Candles should be placed in a sturdy candle holder.
-Handheld candles should not be passed from one
person to another at any time.
-When lighting candles at a candle lighting service,
have the person with the unlit candle dip their candle into the flame of the lit candle.
-Lit candles should not be placed in windows where a blind or curtain could catch fire.
-Candles placed on, or near tables, altars, or shrines, must be watched by an adult.
-If a candle must burn continuously, be sure it is
enclosed in a glass container and placed in a sink, on a metal tray, or in a deep basin filled with water.

12/08/2025

Please share!!

Due to expected cold temperatures, three area warming centers will open tonight, December 8, and tomorrow night, December 9, welcoming men, women, and children (no pets).

Learn more below ⬇️

12/04/2025

North Charleston Fire Department has enhanced it's maritime emergency capabilities with a new specialized communications system built for the challenging environments found on cargo ships and large industrial structures. This upgrade, funded by the Port Secruity Grant, ensures our firefighters can maintain clear, reliable communication during shipboard incidents—where steel hulls and interference have traditionally made that difficult. Prompted in part by lessons learned from the tragic 2023 cargo vessel fire in Newark, this investment reflects our ongoing commitment to protecting the Port of Charleston, our community, and the vital flow of commerce that moves through it every day. The system—featuring intrinsically safe radios and a deployable signal amplifier—is being deployed immediately and integrated into joint training with our port partners. North Charleston Fire remains dedicated to modernizing tools, tactics, and training to keep our community safe when every second counts.