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Colleton County honors retiring Fire & Rescue director Barry McCroy after decades of service
Summary
Colleton County Council on Dec. 1 honored Barry McCroy upon his retirement from Colleton County Fire & Rescue, praising his decades of leadership in modernizing EMS, expanding stations and introducing whole-blood-capable ambulances. Council introduced Chief David Green as his successor and held a short public celebration.
Colleton County Council honored Barry McCroy, who is retiring from Colleton County Fire & Rescue after decades of service.
Council members and community speakers credited McCroy with modernizing emergency medical services, expanding fire stations, lowering the county—s ISO rating and helping introduce whole-blood-capable ambulances into service. An unnamed long-serving council member said McCroy —exemplified the very best in service, leadership and character— and recounted his role in establishing central dispatch and fleet maintenance.
The tributes emphasized both technical improvements and personal compassion. Council remarks described instances in which McCroy stayed with patients and helped families during traumatic events; one council member said those actions illustrated his —compassion— as much as his administrative leadership. McCroy accepted the recognition, calling service —an honor— and thanking his team and past council support.
The council also noted leadership continuity: the meeting referenced —Chief Green— as the incoming head of Colleton County Fire & Rescue and introduced Sharon Wicken as the county—s new clerk and counsel. The recognition included an award presentation and photographs.
No formal action was required; the acknowledgments and remarks comprised the full agenda item and were followed by public comment and the administrative briefing.
