The fire is currently under investigation, but firefighters said it’s not considered suspicious at this time. Damage to the property is estimated at $50,000.
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Goose Creek Firefighters Rescue Pedestrian Stuck Waist-Deep In Mud
A man was attempting to cross the median of St. James Avenue when he became stuck waist-deep in mud, Goose Creek firefighters said.
Dog Dead, Firefighter Injured Following Goose Creek House Fire
An investigation revealed the fire started in the kitchen by an undetermined source and is not considered suspicious.
‘Cooking Incident’ Leads To Mobile Home Fire: Goose Creek Fire Dept.
Crews made an aggressive interior attack, controlling the fire within minutes of arrival, according to the Goose Creek Fire Department.
Massive Fire Damages Goose Creek Apartment Complex
American Red Cross volunteers are helping approximately 50 people affected by an early morning fire Saturday at the Coventry Green apartment complex in Goose Creek.
GCFD’s First EMS Battalion Chief Plays Crucial Role
GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–We’ve all seen them – usually while passing the scene of a car accident: the straight, “backboard” stretchers used to transport patients in and out of ambulances. At first glance, it’s hard to imagine how this basic equipment could be improved. It turns out that the stretchers do have an issue: their rigidity means that accident victims often […]
New GCFD Drone Will Help Survey Fire Scenes
GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–An aerial drone that could help firefighters safely survey the scene of a fire has been donated to the City of Goose Creek. SkyView Aerial Solutions LLC announced the donation during a recent visit to the Goose Creek Fire Department’s headquarters station. Once the GCFD becomes trained to use the drone, Fire Chief Steve Chapman said the device […]
GCFD Grant Provides Smoke Detectors For Residents
GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–The Goose Creek Fire Department has a resolution for 2017: Smoke detectors in every home. Thanks to a recent grant, that resolution will come closer to reality. This past summer, the GCFD applied for ServiceMaster of Charleston’s Smoke Detector Grant Program. Goose Creek was among several area fire departments awarded the grant, which came in the form of […]
Goose Creek Unveils Fire Station Serving Northern Part Of City
GOOSE CREEK, S.C. — “Three months ago, we would have lost a life. We would have had to travel several miles, instead it was half a mile,” said Goose Creek Mayor Michael Heitzler. “We would have lost that man. We would have never gotten there in time.” The Mayor says the close proximity of trained firefighters and medical personnel […]
Goose Creek Firefighters Rescue Man Hanging From Tree
GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–Firefighters do more than respond to house fires or vehicle accidents. Everyone once in a while they may get an unusual tree rescue call. This time it wasn’t a cute kitten they were saving. According to SConFire.com, the City of Goose Creek Fire Department responded to Edmund Street for a man hanging 40 feet from the ground in a tree. […]
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