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Welcome to Keowee Fire Department
 

On behalf of the Commission and Firefighters of the Keowee Fire District, I welcome you to our website. I hope you find this information educational and useful. Please e-mail or call if you have any questions or if we can assist you in any way

The Keowee Fire Department serves and protects the area between The City of Seneca, The City of Salem, and the Ebenezer Fire District. We are located on the shores of beautiful Lake Keowee at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Our coverage area consist of 30 square miles and a population of approximately 6000 people. During the summer months our population increases considerably with the influx of seasonal visitors using rental and vacation homes.

We operate out of 2 stations that protect primarily residential communities, many of which are gated or security controlled. We also protect a 3 reactor nuclear power facility operated by Duke Energy, and numerous other smaller businesses.

Our District is staffed with five full-time employees which man the station 24 hours a day, along with four part-time employees and 30 dedicated volunteers. The department is governed by a five member commission elected by the communities in which we serve. The Fire District prides itself on customer service, and loyalty to the residents, businesses and visitors to our community. We work daily to enhance our abilities and provide the highest level of service possible.

Thank you for taking the time to learn more about our District. if you live in the area, please stop by and meet your fire professionals and enjoy the fire house hospitality.

Sincerely,

Charles "Richie" Caudill
Fire Chief

Mission Statement

All members of the Keowee Fire District; commissioners, officers, and firefighters shall work as a team in a professional manner to protect lives, property, and the environment of the property owners of the Keowee Fire District. The team will actively represent the district, serve as role models and strive to effectively and efficiently employ all necessary resources to provide a fire protection deemed excellent by the people we serve.

  

Keowee Fire Department Photo of The Day
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Annual Open House
Saturday, October 9, 2010 
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The date of the Keowee Fire Department Open House is incorrect in the Scuttlebutt. The date is Saturday, October 9 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Please mark your calendars. You and your family are invited to visit with us and learn more about our station, see our equipment, and participate in several activities. This years activities include: 'Plan to Get out Alive' class 'Jaws of Life' demonstration, Live Sprinkler demonstration The Smoke House Education Trailer Tour the station plus many other exhibits Lunch will be served beginning at 11:30.

 
Second large fire in 2 days
Monday, August 9, 2010 22:51
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The Keowee Fire Department had barely finished cleaning up from a large house fire on Lake Keowee early Sunday morning when they were dispatched to a commercial warehouse fire. The fire, located directly behind the fire station, was reported at 10:51pm Monday night. Crews left the station and found the Keowee Key POA Maintenance warehouse fully involved in heavy flames. The fire was quickly brought under control but crews remained on scene until lunch time Tuesday in order to determine the cause, which is believe to be electrical.

 
   
   
Lake Keowee Structure Fire
Sunday, August 8, 2010 12:15
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The Keowee Fire Department was dispatched just a few minutes after midnight Sunday to a report of a structure fire. The dispatcher relayed boaters on the lake reported heavy flames coming from the house just minutes before the occupants of the home called 911 themselves. The 1st due engine arrived on scene in 6 minutes and reported 35% involvement of the structure and quickly set up a defensive and exposure control operation as soon as they verified all occupants made it out. The fire begin in the area of a sunroom addition to the home and is believe to be accidental after discussions with the family. Stations responding were: Keowee, Keowee-Ebenezer, Corinth-Shiloh, Salem, OCES, and the Keowee Vineyards.

 
   
   
Joint Training with Med-Trans One
Tuesday, July 20, 2010 
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The Keowee Fire Department hosted a joint training session with the Corith-Shiloh Fire Department, Salem Fire Department, Oconee EMS and Med-Trans One.

 
   
   
Pedestrian Struck by Vehicle
Thursday, July 15, 2010 15:10
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A women was stuck by a vehicle after she exited it in the middle of a busy intersection. The women who sustained non-life threatening injuries got out of her vehicle after it broke down in a busy intersection and was stuck by a passing vehicle. The Keowee Fire Department provided limited patient care but did assist in keeping the scene safe.

 
Lighting Strike and Microburst leave path of destruction
Sunday, June 27, 2010 
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A hard hitting storm with a large amount of lightning and 40-60mph sustained winds left a narrow path of destruction Sunday afternoon throughout the Keowee Key community, located on the shores of Lake Keowee. The Keowee Fire Department received multiple reports of large trees uprooted, several docks broke free from their moorings, and the lightning rendered many TV sets and other appliances useless. One home on Quartermaster drive took a direct hit which lead to a small fire in the basement of the home. Luckily the homeowner was home and immediately notified the fire department. The fire was quickly knocked down with the use of a CO2 extinguisher. The fire was mostly contained to the area of a light fixture, partially due to the fact that it burned through a water line which served as a make-shift sprinkler. The Keowee-Ebenezer and Corinth Shiloh Fire Departments provided backup respones to the call along with personnel from Oconee County Emergency Services.

 
   
   
Med-Trans Assist with Trauma Patient
Friday, June 18, 2010 14:00
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The Keowee Fire Department assisted Oconee EMS and Rescue 22 when a tree arborist fell approximately 50' out of a tree. The man suffered multiple injuries to include a broken ankle, leg, arm, and several internal injuries. Med-Trans One assisted in transporting the patient to Greenville Memorial Hospital's Level One Trauma Center.

 
   
   
U.S. Marine's Visit
Monday, June 7, 2010 
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The Keowee Fire Department participated in welcoming United States Marines to the Lake Keowee community of Keowee Key Monday afternoon. This 2nd annual event provides wounded Marines a free 4 day vacation inside the gated resort community. During the next 4 days, they will golf, swim, scuba dive, water ski, boat, and ride ATV's. Each day host several activities, special lunches, and the last evening concludes with a formal dinner at the Country Club. Over 200 motorcycle's escorted the group from Easley to Salem. On the way, they were greeted by thousands of flag waving spectators and passed under 5 ladder trucks presenting the American Flag.

 
   
   
Fire Boat Makes Maiden Voyage
Tuesday, May 25, 2010 
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The Keowee Fire Department is now ready to handle most any emergency on the waters of Lake Keowee with the deployment of Marine 17, one of only 2 fire/rescue boats docked on the lake.

 
   
   
Late Afternoon Car Fire
   
Monday, May 24, 2010 18:00
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A one Engine response was all that was necessary to contain a car fire in the driveway of a residence late Monday afternoon. The fire damage was limited mostly to the engine compartment. The owner reported power steering pump problems and had an appointment at the repair shop to get it fixed.

 
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