E-mail: schapman@cityofgoosecreek.com
Office Phone: 843-553-8350 x 231
Address: PO Drawer 1768, Goose Creek, SC 29445

Born and raised in Goose Creek, Steve Chapman joined the Goose Creek Fire Department as a Fire Inspector in 1993. After serving 14 months as a Fire Inspector, Mr. Chapman was appointed Assistant Fire Chief and became Fire Chief three years later.

As Fire Chief, Steve Chapman manages, directs and supervises all Fire Department activities, operations and personnel. This includes Firefighting, Emergency Medical Service and Building Inspections.

Chief Chapman plans and organizes the training of employees, while ensuring that all Fire Department equipment stays in excellent condition.

“When I first began working for the City I could see that Goose Creek was a growing community with a growing Fire Department,” said Chief Chapman. “I saw this job as an opportunity to help the Fire Department effectively adapt to the City’s continued growth.”

The most important issue to Chief Chapman is providing the citizens of Goose Creek with on-scene administration of Emergency Medical Services, Hazardous Material, Rescue Operations, Fires and other emergencies.

"We never know what type of situation we’ll be faced with,” said Chief Chapman. “As a department, we work every day to prepare for any possible emergency.”

While serving as Fire Chief, Steve Chapman has upgraded computer and radio communications systems, developed a new operating procedures manual and created a standard street map used by all City Departments.

Throughout his career Steve Chapman has been an active member of the South Carolina firefighting community. He developed a chemical protective clothing course for the South Carolina Fire Academy, created standard operating procedures used by four area Fire Departments and published articles in South Carolina Firefighters Magazine.

As the City of Goose Creeks continues growing, Chapman hopes to expand the technical rescue capabilities of the Fire Department, acquire a new rescue truck and provide further education in fire and EMS dispatching to all communications personnel.

“We have an extremely dedicated staff,” said Chapman. “We are constantly updating equipment and training to maintain our excellent service.”