Beech Island Fire Rescue

10/19/2026

Please be aware of the upcoming closure of the Sand Bar Ferry Rd bridge.

SCDOT to close, detour Sand Bar Ferry Road westbound bridge over Savannah River for repairs in Aiken County

Columbia, S.C. (October 18, 2026) – The South Carolina Department of Transportation will close and detour the Sand Bar Ferry Road (SC 28) westbound bridge over the Savannah River in Aiken County for repairs beginning Sunday, October 25.

The westbound bridge is expected to be closed to all traffic for approximately 22 days, pending any weather delays.

Sand Bar Ferry Road will be open to local traffic only.

As part of this closure a detour route has been set up. A map of the detour can be found below.

SCDOT asks that drivers slow down and pay attention to signs and crews when driving through the area.

Learn more at scdot.org.

10/10/2026

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Radar confirmed tornado again now in Aiken county. Likely along Camp Rawls road currently. Take cover now!

10/09/2026

On behalf of our entire team, we would like to wish Glynn Paschall, a very happy 90th birthday! As one of our founding members and a former Chief, his hard work and dedication helped establish the high standards we strive to uphold today.

Happy Birthday Chief. 🎂 🎉 🎁

10/07/2026

🍬🚒 We need your help, Beech Island! 🎄

Parade season is right around the corner, and Beech Island Fire Department is getting ready to spread a little holiday cheer throughout our community!

We’re collecting individually wrapped candy to help keep our trucks stocked for this year’s holiday parades. Every bag donated helps us put a few more smiles along the parade route. ❤️

Check out the flyer below for our drop-off dates and location, and help us fill those candy buckets!

Thank you for always showing up for BIFD and our community. 🚒🍬🎄

Feel free to share this post and help us get the word out!

09/20/2026

🚒🥎 The firehouse was bubbling with activity today! 🫧🚗

Beech Island Fire Department had the pleasure of hosting the CSRA Storm Divas Softball for their car wash fundraiser!

We were happy to provide a place for these young athletes to come together, work hard, and raise support for their team. We’re always proud to support the youth in our community and loved having the Storm Divas at the station!

A huge thank you to everyone who stopped by, got their vehicle washed, and showed these girls some love and support! ❤️🥎🚒

09/16/2026

*Update* The Water Department’s crew completed the repair. Outstanding job.

Just in case you hadn’t seen it.

09/15/2026

🚒🇺🇸 Public Service Celebration 🇺🇸🚒

The Beech Island Fire Department would like Second Baptist Church of Beech Island for the invitation to attend their Public Service Celebration on Sunday September 13, 2026. We are grateful for the warm welcome and for the opportunity to come together with others who serve our community.

It was also a pleasure to share the celebration with our Sheriff Marty Sawyer and Aiken County Sheriff's Office, recognizing the men and women who dedicate themselves to serving and protecting our community each day.

Thank you to Second Baptist Church for taking the time to recognize public servants and for making us feel so welcome. We truly appreciate your support! ❤️🤍💙

Beech Island Fire Department 🚒

09/15/2026

09/13/2026

Today, Beech Island Fire Department was honored to be invited to Community Heroes Sunday at First Baptist Church of Burnettown. ❤️🤍💙

We were proud to join our fellow first responders from Midland Valley Fire Department, North Augusta Public Safety, Langley Fire Department and GVW Fire Department as the church and community came together to recognize those who serve and protect our communities.

We are incredibly thankful to First Baptist Church of Burnettown for the invitation, the warm welcome, and for taking the time to show appreciation to our local heroes. 🚒🚑🚓

Days like today remind us that while we may wear different uniforms, work from different stations, and serve different areas, we are all one community with the same purpose: serving the people who call it home.

From all of us at Beech Island Fire Department, thank you for allowing us to be part of such a special Sunday. ❤️