Fire Station 20 Site Evaluation on Clements Ferry Road
Charleston
Summary
The Public Safety Committee approved an alternate location for Fire Station 20, but staff asked for a deferral — meaning the station that serves the fast-growing Cainhoy area is still up in the air.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 10, 2026.
Impact analysis
Capital acquisition and construction costs will be allocated for the new fire station facility.
Cainhoy Peninsula residents who would gain faster fire and emergency response times.
Property owners subject to potential partial acquisition or eminent domain proceedings.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council - Nov 10, 2026
The Public Safety Committee approved an alternate location for Fire Station 20, but staff asked for a deferral — meaning the station that serves the fast-growing Cainhoy area is still up in the air.
Public Safety Committee - Oct 20, 2026
The city evaluated two potential properties along Clements Ferry Road to house a new Fire Station 20 facility. Staff recommended the eastern site at 2637 Clements Ferry Road, and the committee voted to advance this option while discarding an alternative proposal.
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