Pooler Fire-Rescue

Accident notification:

This afternoon (June 23, 2026) Pooler Fire-Rescue firefighters were dispatched to Tanger Outlets Boulevard for an accident with injuries. Truck 601 was in the area and arrived on scene shortly after dispatch to find a two vehicle accident, with one occupant still in one of the vehicles. To free the occupant in the vehicle, Truck 601 had to spread the vehicles apart, where the door was then able to be opened and the occupant received care. Engine 602 and Battalion 601 arrived on scene to assist, and Engine 601 was returned to service.

Late Post:

On Thursday June 18, 2026 your Pooler Fire-Rescue firefighters responded to a vehicle fire on Coleman Boulevard. Engine 601 and Truck 601 responded to the call and found a work van with fire in the engine compartment. A hose line was deployed and the fire was quickly brought under control.

Always here and ready when you need us!

It's a little late in the month, but better late than never!

Your Pooler Fire-Rescue firefighters are still 7.75% ahead in call volume from last year, and things don't seem to be slowing down. Remember to drive safe, avoid leaving fires unattended and without a water source, and be careful with fireworks as we get ready to celebrate the 250th anniversary of our independence!

As always, we are here if you need us!

Animal Rescue: Tuesday your Pooler Fire-Rescue firefighters were requested for a kitten trapped in the Engine compartment of a vehicle. Crews had to utilize a floor jack and wrenches to remove part of the vehicles plastic under the front bumper to gain access to the kitten. The kitten was removed and taken home by one of the bystanders.

Late Post: This past Friday your Pooler Fire-Rescue firefighters were dispatched to the report of a vehicle rollover with entrapment. Units arrived on scene to find a single vehicle off of the roadway on its roof with the driver trapped inside. Crews then utilized extrication equipment to remove the driver door and get the driver out of the vehicle. The driver was transported to the hospital for evaluation. Units operating on scene: Battalion 601, Rescue 601, Engine 601, and Engine 603.

Late Post:

This afternoon (May 25th, 2026) your Pooler Fire-Rescue firefighters were dispatched to the Harmony Subdivision for reports of a structure fire.

Chief 603 arrived on scene and noted a 2-story, multi-family set of town homes with smoke showing from the front of the structure and declared a working fire, completing a walk-around of the building and shutting the front and rear doors to prevent further fire growth.

Truck 60 & Engine 601 arrived on scene and conducted search and fire attack responsibilities. Truck 602 and Engine 603 arrived on scene to assist with gaining access to the garage and establishing water supply. Engine 604 arrived to assess water supply and were returned to service.

The fire was knocked down quickly, salvage and overhaul tasks were completed. Two adults and one child were displaced and the services of the Red Cross were initiated. Companies operated for approximately one hour.

Companies on scene: Engines 601, 603, 604. Trucks 601, 602. Battalion 601, Chief 603.

Animal Rescue:

This afternoon (May 17th, 2026) your Pooler Fire-Rescue firefighters were dispatched to the 500 block of S Rogers for a service call. Engine 601 & Truck 601 responded, where are kitten was found stuck in the roof of a building in a void space between the ceiling and roof line.

Companies utilized cameras designed to search void spaces for entrapped occupants to locate the kitten. Once located, they cut a hole in the roof to get access to a void space approximately 18 inches in height. A firefighter was able to enter the tight space and she was able remove the kitten.

Once removed, the roof was patched with plywood and a tarp until a professional can fix the damage.

Great work!

Late Post:

Last night (May 6, 2026) your Pooler Fire-Rescue firefighters were dispatched to a reported fire in the wood line on Ryan's Way threatening a structure.

Engine 601, 604, Truck 601, Battalion 601, Brush 601 and Chief 601 responded on the initial dispatch. Engine 601 arrived to find a fire which had escaped an unattended burn barrel and impacted a fence and nearby wooded area. Hose lines were deployed quickly and the fire was confined and knocked down, returning Chief 601 and Engine 604. The area was thoroughly overhauled by companies prior to going avaliable.

Please remember, that despite the recent rain, much of our vegetation is still dry and susceptible to rapid fire spread. Do not leave your burn barrels or burn piles unattended and without adequate suppression capabilities. We are here if you need us!