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Colleton County honors retiring Fire & Rescue director Barry McCroy after decades of service
Summary
The Colleton County Council honored Barry McCroy at its Dec. 1 meeting, praising his 34–37 years of service professionalizing EMS, improving ISO ratings and mentoring staff; Chief David Green was introduced as the incoming leader.
Colleton County on Dec. 1 recognized Barry McCroy as he retires from the county fire and rescue department after decades of service.
Council members described McCroy as a formative leader who helped move the department from a largely volunteer force to a professional, combined fire and rescue organization. Speakers credited his leadership with expanding stations, improving the county’s ISO rating (which affects insurance premiums), reducing response times and developing personnel and fleet maintenance systems.
One council member recalled hiring McCroy as a full‑time EMS director and said the decision “was one of the greatest decisions that I ever made.” Multiple speakers recounted personal anecdotes about McCroy’s compassion, including instances in which he stayed with patients or worked as a liaison with families during traumatic incidents.
McCroy accepted the recognition and thanked his team, county councils and administrators for their support. At the ceremony the chair introduced Chief David Green as the next chief of Colleton County Fire & Rescue and noted Martha Thompson as the county’s new clerk and counsel.
What’s next
The council and community will mark McCroy’s retirement with planned recognition events mentioned during the meeting. County staff and leadership transition steps will proceed as the department moves forward under Chief David Green.
