Moncks Corner Rural Fire Department Remembers Deputy Chief Jimmy Townsend

Moncks Corner Rural deputy fire chief dies in line of duty, officials confirm

Moncks Corner Rural Fire Department remembers Deputy Chief Jimmy Townsend

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) - For nearly 35 years, Deputy Chief Jimmy Townsend wore the Moncks Corner Rural Fire Department badge with pride. Now the department is mourning the loss of Townsend, who died in the line of duty early Sunday morning. His passing has left a void in Berkeley County, but also a legacy of commitment that will carry on through every firefighter who serves there. The Assistant Fire Chief of Central Berkeley Fire EMS, Colt…

Deputy chief suffered cardiac event hours after responding to two separate emergencies

Central Berkeley Fire & EMS has released more details about the early Sunday line of duty death of Moncks Corner Rural Fire Department Deputy Chief Jimmy Townse