Chatham County Fire Department Beginnings

Founded by a committed group of volunteers, Southside Communities Fire Protection Inc. began its journey on August 28, 1961, serving the unincorporated areas of Chatham County with just 420 subscribers, one fire station, and a modest budget of $10,500.

Over the next three decades, the department grew significantly, adding new stations and facilities, and absorbing the Wilmington Island, Montgomery, and Seventh District volunteer fire departments, and established the Skidaway Division.

In 1997, Southside took a significant step forward by acquiring Mercy Ambulance Service, expanding its mission to include emergency medical services. This commitment to comprehensive community care continued with the purchase of MedStar One Ambulance in 2011 from Memorial Health University Medical Center.

In 2017, the organization rebranded as Chatham Emergency Services, continuing to serve Chatham County with the same dedication that has always defined them. As this chapter closes, we must celebrate the countless lives touched and saved, the community partnerships forged, and the legacy of service that will be remembered.

Thank you to all the volunteers, staff, and community members who have been a part of the nearly 63-year journey. Your dedication and support have been the cornerstone of its success. While Southside Communities Fire Protection Inc. may be concluding its fire services, the mission will live on through the Chatham County Fire Department.

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Chatham County Fire Department Officially Established

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Present and Future of the Chatham County Fire Department

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