Charleston's Lost Heroes
"They were heroes, they were concerned about people being trapped in the building. They were heroes." - Mayor Joseph P. Riley"Their unwavering commitment to their neighbors and to the City of Charleston is an inspiration to all Americans." - President George W. Bush
Firefighter Brandon Thompson
4 years of service
Ladder 5
1 Nicholson Street
Engineer Bradford "Brad" Baity
9 years of service
Company 19
81 Ashley Hall Plantation Road
Captain Louis Mulkey
11.5 years of service
Company 15
162 Coming Street
Engineer Mark Kelsey
12.5 years of service
Ladder 5
1 Nicholson Street
Captain Mike Benke
29 years of service
Company 16
81 Ashley Hall Plantation Road
Captain William "Billy" Hutchinson
30 years of service
Company 19
81 Ashley Hall Plantation Road
Firefighter Melvin Champaign
2 years of service
Company 16
81 Ashley Hall Plantation Road
Asst. Engineer Michael French
1.5 years of service
Ladder 5
1 Nicholson Street
FirefighterJames "Earl" Drayton
32 years of service
Company 19
81 Ashley Hall Plantation Road
Firefighter Brandon Thompson
Bradford "Brad" Baity, Engineer
Captain Louis Mulkey
Mark Kelsey, Engineer
Captain Mike Benke
Captain William "Billy" Hutchinson
Melven Champaign, Firefighter
Michael French, Asst. Engineer
James "Earl" Drayton, Firefighter
Pam Blevins
Department Secretary
46 1/2 Wentworth St.
Charleston, SC 29401
Phone 843-720-1981
Fax 843-720-3991
blevinsp@ci.charleston.sc.us