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Charleston County Volunteer Rescue Squad The Charleston County Volunteer Rescue Squad is 100% volunteer and serves the citizens and visitors of Charleston County. "For Pride Not Pay"

Some of our members recently attended a NASBLA Boat Crew Member course alongside responders from other agencies, buildin...
10/21/2026

Some of our members recently attended a NASBLA Boat Crew Member course alongside responders from other agencies, building the skills needed to safely and effectively operate on the water.

The week-long course covered boat handling, navigation, crew coordination, risk management, water survival, man-overboard recovery, and towing operations. Through classroom instruction and practical on-water training, participants strengthened their ability to work as a crew and respond to maritime emergencies.

Continuing education and multi-agency training help ensure our members are prepared to support water rescue and recovery operations throughout the Charleston area and surrounding waterways.

A special thank you to the Charleston Metro Marine Unit for hosting this training and providing our members with the opportunity to learn alongside other agencies. We appreciate their commitment to sharing knowledge, strengthening interagency relationships, and helping keep our regional waterways safe.

Great work to our members for continuing to develop their skills and represent Charleston County Volunteer Rescue Squad!

For Pride, Not Pay.

Training Night: UTVs and Coastal Carolina Fair PreparationsLast night, our members reviewed new equipment for our utilit...
10/14/2026

Training Night: UTVs and Coastal Carolina Fair Preparations

Last night, our members reviewed new equipment for our utility terrain vehicles (UTVs) and discussed our operational plan for the upcoming Coastal Carolina Fair.

The new gear includes synthetic tow lines, a sn**ch line, a sn**ch block, a tree saver, and traction boards. Our team reviewed the equipment and how it will support our UTV operations as we prepare for the fair.

With the Coastal Carolina Fair approaching, we’re getting ready to support the community!

For Pride, Not Pay.

Apparatus Highlight: Rescue 606Meet Rescue 606, our 2015 Ford F-550 duty truck. Kept at the station and ready to roll, R...
10/12/2026

Apparatus Highlight: Rescue 606

Meet Rescue 606, our 2015 Ford F-550 duty truck. Kept at the station and ready to roll, Rescue 606 allows our volunteers to respond directly from the station with essential rescue equipment ready to go.

Rescue 606 carries a wide range of tools and equipment to support our rescue operations, including hydraulic TNT extrication tools, cribbing, airbags, ladders, Stokes baskets, confined space cutters, scene lighting, struts, and more.

From vehicle extrication to technical rescue operations, Rescue 606 helps ensure our team has the equipment needed when the call comes in.

Stay tuned as we continue highlighting the apparatus and equipment that keep Charleston County Volunteer Rescue Squad ready to respond.

For Pride, Not Pay.

This October, we’re showing our support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a special CCVRS shirt.A portion of the pr...
10/08/2026

This October, we’re showing our support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a special CCVRS shirt.

A portion of the proceeds from every shirt sold will be donated to the MUSC Hollings Cancer Center to support cancer research, treatment, and care right here in our community.

Support the cause, represent CCVRS, and help make a difference.

Order yours here:
https://chsrescue.itemorder.com/shop/product/62664894/

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During recent training, our crews conducted man-overboard drills using two of our rescue boats and a jet ski.These drill...
10/05/2026

During recent training, our crews conducted man-overboard drills using two of our rescue boats and a jet ski.

These drills gave our members the opportunity to practice locating, approaching, and recovering a person in the water while working together across multiple vessels. Training like this helps build the communication, coordination, and boat-handling skills needed to respond safely and effectively during an actual water rescue.

If someone goes overboard, remember: immediately alert the operator and point toward the person in the water. Keep them in sight, throw a flotation device if one is available, and call 911 for help. If you’re operating the boat, slow down and approach the person carefully. Never put the boat or propeller between you and the person in the water.

Knowing what to do in those first few moments can make a critical difference.
We’re always training for the call we hope never comes.

For Pride, Not Pay.

Getting certified is just the beginning.At this week’s training night, our newest members put their extrication training...
10/01/2026

Getting certified is just the beginning.

At this week’s training night, our newest members put their extrication training to work alongside the rest of the squad. The focus was on getting comfortable with how we operate as a team, working through an extrication together, and gaining experience with the equipment they’ll encounter on calls.

Members also had the opportunity to work with Rescue 608, our crane truck, and become more familiar with the tools and capabilities it brings to a vehicle rescue.

Regular training like this helps turn classroom knowledge into experience, building the teamwork, confidence, and familiarity our members need when it matters.

For Pride, Not Pay.

Our Basic Extrication course brought together our newest members for three days of training in vehicle rescue.Basic Extr...
09/28/2026

Our Basic Extrication course brought together our newest members for three days of training in vehicle rescue.

Basic Extrication is one of the required certifications for full membership with Charleston County Volunteer Rescue Squad. We host this course in-house so our members can complete this requirement while learning the skills and techniques they will use on vehicle rescue calls.

Throughout the course, members learned and practiced the fundamentals of vehicle extrication, from stabilizing vehicles and identifying hazards to operating rescue tools and safely creating access to patients.

We’re proud of the work our members put in throughout the course and look forward to seeing them continue to build their skills and experience as part of the squad.

For Pride, Not Pay.

At 3:57 PM on September 25, Charleston County Volunteer Rescue Squad was dispatched to a reported fire involving the CSX...
09/26/2026

At 3:57 PM on September 25, Charleston County Volunteer Rescue Squad was dispatched to a reported fire involving the CSX railroad bridge over the Ashley River.

Due to the bridge’s location and limited access from land, St. Andrews Fire Department requested marine resources to assist with firefighting operations. CCVRS responded with a Boat 624 to provide access to the fire from the water and support crews working to extinguish the fire beneath and around the bridge.

Fire crews worked for several hours to knock down the fire and address areas that continued to smolder beneath the trestle. CCVRS marine units remained available throughout the incident to support operations and help provide access where needed.

The incident required a coordinated response involving St. Andrews Fire Department, North Charleston Fire Department, City of Charleston Fire Department, Charleston County Volunteer Rescue Squad, Charleston County EMS, law enforcement, CSX, and other supporting agencies.

Operations continued into the early morning hours as crews monitored the bridge and remaining hot spots.

We’re proud to work alongside our neighboring agencies when unique incidents require specialized resources and a coordinated response.

For Pride, Not Pay.

Search and Rescue training doesn’t stop when the classroom portion ends.Our members recently headed into the Francis Mar...
09/25/2026

Search and Rescue training doesn’t stop when the classroom portion ends.

Our members recently headed into the Francis Marion National Forest for the field portion of our SAR training, putting classroom concepts into practice in a real-world environment. Teams worked through several search techniques, including hasty, route, and grid searches, while also getting an introduction to man tracking.

Training in the field gives our members the opportunity to practice these skills, work as a team, and learn how different search methods can be applied depending on the situation and terrain.

From the classroom to the woods, we’re constantly training to be ready when someone needs us most.

For Pride, Not Pay.

Last night, we had the opportunity to host Meducare Air for a training presentation on their capabilities and how to saf...
09/23/2026

Last night, we had the opportunity to host Meducare Air for a training presentation on their capabilities and how to safely establish a landing zone.

Our members learned more about when and how to utilize helicopter transport, what the flight crew needs from us on the ground, and the proper procedures for setting up and securing a landing zone.

Training like this helps ensure that when a helicopter is needed on a call, our crews are prepared to work safely and efficiently with the flight team. A big thank you to the Meducare Air crew for coming out and sharing your knowledge with us.

For Pride, Not Pay.

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North Charleston, SC
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