Dorchester, SC

County incident profile · 2020–2024

55,767
5-Year Incidents
7
Departments
161,445
Population
69.1
Incidents / 1K / Yr
Data disclaimer: Based on the NFIRS Public Data Release (2020-2024). NFIRS is voluntarily reported and may not include all departments or incidents. Some departments have missing years or incomplete records. Totals shown reflect data as submitted and may not represent complete activity.

Incident Composition (2020–2024)

EMS / Rescue
32,571 (58.4%)
Good Intent
9,994 (17.9%)
False Alarms
6,668 (12%)
Fire
2,447 (4.4%)
Service Calls
2,352 (4.2%)

Summary

11,153
Avg Incidents / Year
58.4%
EMS Share
4.4%
Fire Share
12%
False Alarm Rate
+38.5%
5-Year Trend
7
Departments
Showing 7 of 7
Department 5-Year Incidents Fire % EMS % False Alarm % Trend
Summerville FD 30,545 3.8% 57.6% 13.1% +36.8%
Dorchester County Fire Rescue 25,222 5.1% 59.3% 10.6% +40.7%
St George FD 0 0% 0% 0%
Dorchester Rural FD 0 0% 0% 0%
Old Fort Dist FD 0 0% 0% 0%
Pringle Town VFD 0 0% 0% 0%
Sandhill FD 0 0% 0% 0%
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