Folly Beach Public Safety Department

Folly Beach Public Safety Department is primarily staffed by dedicated volunteers with some career personnel and serves as a local fire department in Folly Beach, SC. Operating out of 1 station and classified as a Mostly volunteer organization. Headquartered at 21 Center ST, Folly Beach, SC, 29412.

843-588-2433

843-588-7009

PO Box 48

Mailing: 21 Center ST, PO Box 48, Folly Beach, SC, 29412

31 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

10

Volunteer Firefighters

15

Paid-Per-Call

0

Civilian & Support Staff

6

Total Calls
678
Fire Calls
1.6%
EMS Calls
68.7%
Other Calls
29.6%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
4m 14s
Avg. Personnel Responding
3.5
Most Common Call Type
Medical assist, assist EMS crew
Most Common Action
Provide first aid & check for injuries
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (175 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
29m 2s

Call Summary

Overview of incident data reported to NFIRS - January 1st 2024 to December 31st 2024

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
1.6% (11 calls)
Total EMS Calls
68.7% (466 calls)
Total Other Calls
29.6% (201 calls)
Generic Call Type
Rescue & Emergency Medical Service Incidents
Most Common Call Type
Medical assist, assist EMS crew
Most Common Action
Provide first aid & check for injuries
Busiest Month
June (87 calls)
Busiest District
002 (195 calls)
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (175 calls)
Avg. Response Time
4m 14s
Avg. Call Duration
29m 2s
Avg. Personnel Responding
3.5
Mutual Aid Received
70
Mutual Aid Given
11