Fire Department Reports $5k Radio Stolen

Summerville Fire Department has reported a $5,050 portable radio stolen from its Luden Drive fire station. 

Summerville Fire Chief Richard Waring said theft from fire stations is rare, but they are amping up security.

"We're making sure we have the stations shut, and kind of an awareness level that our employees are keeping a better eye on the radio and their equipment," Waring told Patch.

The equipment was reported missing July 31. The equipment has not been recovered and no arrests have been made in the case.

In the report, firefighters fingered a possible disgruntled employee who was recently fired.