Couchton Fire & Rescue

05/30/2026

The department offers reflective address marker . $20.00 single side - $25.00 double side , vertical or horizontal up to 5 numbers . If you're interested in getting a sign call 803-648-6677 and leave a message.

05/27/2026

Tonight, Couchton personnel received training on our newly launched Rehab Unit, which offers rehabilitation services to our firefighters, prioritizing their safety. Our department is also available to support other departments upon request. This enhancement benefits our members and the fire service in Aiken County. Rehab 12 is now in service and ready to respond.

05/10/2026

Mother’s Day Message from Couchton Fire & Rescue

On behalf of Couchton Fire & Rescue, we extend our heartfelt gratitude and warmest wishes to all mothers on this Mother’s Day.

To the mothers within our community: We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional care, resilience, and leadership you exemplify daily. Your unwavering commitment to your families fortifies the foundation of the community we are honored to serve.

To the mothers among our membership: We recognize and value the distinctive dedication required to serve both your family and the public. Your exemplary professionalism and sacrifice establish a standard of excellence for us all.

We wish you a safe and meaningful Mother’s Day.

Sincerely,
Couchton Fire & Rescue

05/01/2026

This past Tuesday evening, Couchton Fire & Rescue conducted a training exercise focused on rural water supply operations. The training session acquainted our personnel with dump tank operations, drafting procedures, and equipment utilization for various scenarios. We appreciate the participation of our members in this training initiative.

05/01/2026

We would like to recognize two of our members who have achieved their IFSAC Hazardous Material Operations Qualification and Emergency Medical Responder certificate. Congratulations to Firefighter Blackmer and EMR Goff.

05/01/2026

We are honored to announce that our department has been awarded a VSAFE grant, along with multiple other departments across the State of SC. This grant award will enable us to acquire a skid unit for our ATV unit, allowing us to extinguish brush fires in areas inaccessible to larger apparatus and transport patients from wooded areas if necessary. Moreover, we will purchase new hose and rehabilitation equipment for our department. We appreciate receiving this grant, which will enhance our ability to protect our personnel and the community.

2026 V-SAFE Grant Awards Announced! For more information: https://bit.ly/424nLwr

04/12/2026

Over the weekend, our members invested considerable time in enhancing the grounds and the station. We are grateful to our members for spending their Friday and Saturday making our facility exceptional.

04/09/2026

Firefighter Koch was recognized last night for earning his Emergency Medical Responder Certification. Congratulations FF Koch on attaining this training certification.

04/09/2026

SCFC to lift Red Flag Fire Alert for 25 counties Thursday
COLUMBIA—The South Carolina Forestry Commission is lifting the Red Flag Fire Alert for 25 counties, effective at 6 a.m., Thursday, April 9.

The counties for which the alert is being discontinued are Allendale, Bamberg, Beaufort, Berkeley, Calhoun, Charleston, Chesterfield, Clarendon, Colleton, Darlington, Dillon, Dorchester, Florence, Georgetown, Hampton, Horry, Jasper, Kershaw, Lancaster, Lee, Marion, Marlboro, Orangeburg, Sumter and Williamsburg (see map).

Agency officials say the weather factors that prompted the Wednesday alert, primarily the low relative humidity and gusty winds, are expected to moderate in some areas, but will still be present at near critical levels in the western part of the state.

Although the lack of significant rainfall across most of the state is keeping fuels dry, the current overall conditions in the state’s eastern counties are less volatile. Even without high winds, the dry weather and intensifying drought conditions are expected to remain at least through April.

Although the Red Flag Fire Alert has been lifted, the Forestry Commission still urges vigilance when burning outdoors. State law requires anyone planning to burn outdoors (outside of city limits) to notify the Forestry Commission in advance and take the proper precautions. Those include clearing a firebreak around the burn area, having water and/or tools on standby to keep the fire contained and never leaving a fire unattended.

The Red Flag Fire Alert will remain in effect for all other counties until further notice.

Press release:https://www.scfc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Advisory-SCFCLiftingRedFlagFireAlertFor25Counties-20260409.pdf

04/05/2026

Yesterday the Couchton Fire & Rescue Officer Staff conducted Officer training. This training covered fire ground operations, incident command, and accountability. This training aligns our Officer staff to enhance our operations and safety of our personnel.