Plans are well underway to build a new fire and EMS station in an ever-growing area in West Ashley
St. Andrews Fire Chief Charles Lamoreaux told reporters the extra space is needed.
“Our crews are really excited to partner with Charleston County and welcome them into this new fire house. They really believe that this is going to just enhance the professional relationships that we already have with Charleston County EMS," he said.
Charleston County has partnered with St. Andrews Public Services District to build the station.
Charleston County EMS District 3 covers the City of Charleston and the St. Andrews Public Services District. Crews in District 3 handle incidents in a 62-square mile area and respond to the most 9-1-1 calls out of all 14 stations.
Councilman Brantley Moody believes the facility will fill a void.
“That’s why it’s such a win-win is that the fire station is going to be a state-of-the-art fire station. It’s going to improve the conditions of Church Creek as well and then, give us the EMS presence out there that we surely need.”
He added: “It’s got to cut down response times because, you know, you just don’t know when people are going to have emergencies and where our trucks are going to be at the time. So, having a physical presence there couldn’t hurt. It could only help.”
