Santee Fire Station

Proudly Serving Since 1978

Two Stations. One Mission. Protecting Santee Every Day. Proudly Serving Santee Since 1978. Dial 911 for Emergencies.

Apparatus (Fire Trucks & Equipment)

Our team includes paid and volunteer personnel cross-trained in firefighting, vehicle extrication, rescue, and pre-hospital care.

 

Fire Suppression & EMS


Santee Fire Service District maintains a fleet of apparatus tailored to meet the firefighting and emergency needs of the community. Each unit is equipped, staffed, and ready for rapid deployment.

Station 1 

Engine 152

  • 1990 E-ONE, 3-person cab, 1250 GPM pump. Standard firefighting gear. Third-due to structural alarms.

Engine 153

  • 1994 Freightliner, 5-person cab, 1500 GPM pump. Primary fire suppression unit. Equipped for brush, vehicle, and structure fires. Carries full Hurst auto-extrication tools and a BLS jumpbag.

Tanker 155

  • 2011 Kenworth Pumper/Tanker, 2-person cab, 1000 GPM pump. Used primarily for water shuttling but capable of independent fire suppression. Second-due to structure fires.

Service 158

  •  1996 Chevrolet Cheyenne, 3-person cab. Squad-style light rescue. Carries BLS jump bag, AED, HazMat gear, rope rescue equipment, and extrication tools.

Medic 4 (OCEMS)

  • Advanced Life Support ambulance housed and staffed by Orangeburg County EMS under a 24/48 shift rotation.

Station 2

Engine 151 (Retired 2020)

  • 1990 FMC Topkick, 3-person cab, 1250 GPM pump. Previously served as a spare pumper.

Ladder 159 (Retired 2020)

  • 1988 E-ONE platform ladder, 5-person cab, 95’ hydraulic ladder, 1500 GPM pump.

Command Vehicle

2016 Chevrolet Tahoe

  •  Used for incident command and department operations.

EVENTS

Frequently asked questions
Where is Station 1 located?

Station 1 is part of the Santee Fire Service District. You can find directions and contact information on our Contact page. If you’re visiting, we recommend calling ahead.
Is Station 1 staffed 24/7?

Station 1 is currently staffed with 12 or 24-hour shifts, including Sundays. During emergencies or high-demand situations, both paid and volunteer personnel may be assigned to Station 1 as needed.
What apparatus are housed at Station 1?

Station 1 typically supports reserve, mutual aid, and automatic aid operations. Equipment may vary depending on current deployment needs. For a full list of apparatus and vehicles across the district, visit our Apparatus page.
Can I tour Station 1?

Station tours are available by request. Contact us to schedule a visit, we’re happy to host individuals, families, schools, and community groups.
Who should I contact in an emergency?

Always call 911 in an emergency. Dispatch will direct the appropriate station. That includes Station 1, if needed, to respond based on location and urgency.