OUR VISION We envision that by 2028 the North Charleston Fire Department will provide industry-leading customer service, operational performance and community risk reduction while improving readiness and developing a more effective and resilient workforce.

OUR VISION We envision that by 2028 the North Charleston Fire Department will provide industry-leading customer service, operational performance and community risk reduction while improving readiness and developing a more effective and resilient workforce.

The North Charleston Fire Department is divided into three sections: Operations, Administration and Professional Standards. Operations works on a 48/96 schedule, meaning shift firefighters are on-duty 48-hours and off-duty 96-hours.

Joseph E. Munn began his fire service career with the North Charleston Fire Department in 1984. He advanced through the ranks from recruit Firefighter to be appointed Chief of the Department in 2024.

The North Charleston Fire Department is divided into four divisions: Operations, Administration, Fire Marshal and Professional Development. Operations works on a 48/96 schedule, meaning shift firefighters are on-duty 48-hours and off-duty 96-hours.

North Charleston Fire Department uses the National Firefighter Selection Test (NFST) as the hiring process written exam.

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The North Charleston Fire Department was formed in 1937 with only one station and one engine. In 1959 the departments merged to become the North Charleston Consolidated Fire Department. NCFD became a paid service in 1962.

Joseph E. Munn began his fire service career with the North Charleston Fire Department in 1984. He advanced through the ranks from recruit Firefighter to be appointed Chief of the Department in 2024.

FIRE SAFE COMMUNITY On July 2020, North Charleston Fire Department was designated, with 56 other South Carolina fire departments, as a “Fire Safe Community.” Fire Safe Communities actively engage their stakeholders and citizens by promoting Fire …