Dorchester County Fire Rescue

09/26/2026

DCFR along with Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office was honored to assist with a Parade for Dr. Clara Dixson-Britt 105th Birthday Celebration

09/26/2026

DCFR Fire Marshals Division along with Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office working Low Country Battle of the Bands.

09/26/2026

Crews along with Fire Marshal’s Division attending Fifth Annual Fall Festival .

09/21/2026

Please help us welcome our 4 new probationary firefighters to Dorchester County Fire Rescue. FF's Hopkins, Diede, Anderson and Engineer Mitchell. They completed orientation today and started on some required training. They will be working with the training bureau for the next 3 weeks to meet all departmental requirements to pass probation and will then receive their station assignments.

09/21/2026

Please help Dorchester County Fire Rescue congratulate FF Bryant, Engineer Alex Wagers, and Engineer Furst on their promotions. They are now Engineer Bryant, Fire Captain Wagers and Fire Captain Furst. Their new assignments are TBD. Congratulations to you all. Great work!

09/18/2026

09/17/2026

At approximately 0730 this morning Dorchester County Fire Rescue and Summerville, SC Fire & Rescue units were dispatched to a vehicle fire threatening a multi family residence. DCFR E423 got a quick knock down on the fire and all other resources were canceled.

09/17/2026

Along with Summerville Fire Rescue we here able to pay honor to one of Dorchester County Finest. Our deepest condolences to the family of Sergeant Tracy D. Cowee Jr.

09/16/2026

Dorchester County Fire Rescue shares our profound condolences to the family of Detective Sgt. Cowee and the Dorchester County Sheriff’s Department family.

It is with profound sadness that Dorchester County Sheriff Sam Richardson announces the passing of Detective Sergeant Tracy D. Cowee Jr.

Sergeant Cowee was a beloved husband, father and son.

He began his law enforcement career in February 2014 with the South Carolina Department of Corrections.

Throughout his career, he continued his commitment to public safety through service with the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office and the Goose Creek Police Department before joining the Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office.

Sergeant Cowee began his dedicated service with the Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office on May 22, 2023.

During his tenure with the Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office, he served in the Patrol and Criminal Investigations Divisions, where he demonstrated a steadfast commitment to his fellow deputies, the victims he served and the citizens of Dorchester County.

On November 26, 2025, Sergeant Cowee was promoted to the rank of Sergeant in recognition of his extraordinary work ethic, professionalism, dedication and leadership.

Throughout more than a decade in law enforcement, Sergeant Cowee’s commitment to delivering justice to victims and serving his community was evident in the way he carried out his responsibilities each day.

He was a valued member of the Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office family, and his loss will be deeply felt by the men and women who had the privilege of working alongside him.

“Detective Sergeant Tracy Cowee dedicated more than a decade of his life to serving others, and he did so with honor, professionalism and an unwavering commitment to justice,” said Sheriff Sam Richardson.

“He was a dedicated law enforcement officer, a respected leader and, most importantly, a member of our Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office family. His passing is a tremendous loss to his family, his colleagues and the communities he served.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Sergeant Cowee’s family during this incredibly difficult time. We will forever be grateful for his service and the impact he made on the lives of others.”

The Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office extends its deepest condolences to Sergeant Cowee’s family, friends, colleagues and all those who knew and loved him.

Additional information regarding arrangements and memorial services will be released when appropriate and in coordination with Sergeant Cowee’s family.

09/15/2026

Dorchester County Fire Rescue is at scene of a fully involved single wide mobile home on Reevesville rd. In Reevesville. Multiple units will remain at scene for approximately another 45 minutes mopping up hot spots. DCFR is being assisted by Dorchester County Sheriff's Office and Dorchester County Emergency Medical Services.