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Summerville Fire-Rescue
Summerville, SC · Dorchester County
Summerville Fire-Rescue (the Town of Summerville Fire Department) serves Summerville, South Carolina, a fast-growing community north of Charleston long known as the "Flower Town in the Pines."
The department operates six active fire stations, with a new headquarters under construction and a dedicated training site on Yancy Street. Its command structure spans operations, administration, training, the fire marshal's office, and a battalion dedicated to special operations.
Beyond emergency response, the department invests heavily in prevention and public education, running a car seat program, a citizens academy, ride-alongs, fire inspections, and broader community risk reduction efforts.
Mission"Unyielding commitment to saving lives and property."
Summerville Fire-Rescue posts openings through the Town of Summerville's online recruitment portal (an ADP workforce system). Prospective firefighters should watch that portal for current vacancies and apply online.
The department's training program is led by a Chief of Training and supported by a dedicated training site, and its command staff can be reached through the department's About Us and Command Staff pages for questions about joining.
How do I apply to become a Summerville firefighter?
Job openings are posted through the Town of Summerville's online recruitment portal (an ADP workforce system) linked from the Summerville Fire-Rescue website; applications are submitted online there.
How many stations does Summerville Fire-Rescue operate?
The department runs six active fire stations across Summerville, with a new headquarters under construction and a dedicated training site on Yancy Street.
Does the department provide its own training?
Yes. Summerville Fire-Rescue has a Chief of Training and a dedicated training site supporting firefighter development.
What kinds of work does the department do beyond firefighting?
Alongside fire and rescue response, the department has a Battalion Chief of Special Operations and runs community risk reduction, fire inspections, a car seat program, a citizens academy, and ride-alongs.
Who leads Summerville Fire-Rescue?
Fire Chief Brent Melcher leads the department, supported by an Operations Chief, a Chief of Administration, a Chief of Training, a Chief Fire Marshal, and a Battalion Chief of Special Operations.