South Carolina Firefighters

22/08/2025

Heads up! Beginning September 1, the state's new hands-free law will require drivers to put down their phones, tablets, and other electronic devices while driving.

Under the new law, drivers are NOT allowed to:

-Hold or support a mobile device with their hand or body (smart watches and earpieces used for voice-based communication are OK).
-Use a mobile device to read, compose, or transmit texts, emails, app interactions or website info
-Watch motion on the device, including a video, movie, game, or video call

After a 180-day warning period, penalties will include a $100 fine upon first offense, and a $200 fine and two points on the driving record for each subsequent offense within a three-year period.

For more information on this new law, please visit: https://scdps.sc.gov/handsfree.

17/08/2025

Erin has quickly strengthened into a major hurricane quicker that what was forecast. Erin is now a category 3 hurricane and is forecasted to become a category 4 later today. The storm will be passing north of the Caribbean this weekend. The outer bands of Erin are expected to produce areas of heavy rainfall through Sunday across the northern Leeward Islands, the Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico. Rainfall totals of 2 to 4 inches, with isolated totals of 6 inches, are expected. Locally considerable flash and urban flooding, along with landslides or mudslides, are possible.

Models now agree that Erin will pass well east of the Bahamas and the eastern U.S. seaboard. Erin is expected to produce dangerous surf and rip currents along the beaches of the Bahamas, much of the east coast of the U.S., and Atlantic Canada next week. Interests in Bermuda should continue to monitor the progress of Erin since there is a risk of strong winds, heavy rainfall, and high surf by the middle part of next week.

16/08/2025

Congratulations sir on your promotion

Congratulations to Gavine Locklear on his promotion to Training Officer

15/08/2025

14/08/2025

We are now tracking TS Erin. Forecasted to become a major hurricane as it passes north of the Caribbean this weekend. Could be a Bermuda, Bahamas, Canada or U.S. threat down the road, but know one knows at this time.

Current location of the storm is 890 miles East of The Northern Leeward Islands moving West.
Wind speed is currently 58 mph with wind gusts at 69 mph. Erin’s ground speed is 17 mph with a pressure of 999 Mb.

06/08/2025

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Fort Stewart is in a lockdown status due to an active shooter incident in the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team area. The installation was locked down at 11:04 a.m. and law enforcement is on the scene at the time.

Casualties have been reported and the situation is ongoing.

Follow our platforms for more information.

06/08/2025

THE WAIT IS OVER!!! 🔥🔥🔥

Our firefighter application window is now BACK OPEN !! 🚒

Visit colafire.net starting today to fill out an application and be considered for a spot in our next firefighter recruit class!

Pursue that dream to become a firefighter 🚒

Take the first step by visiting colafire.net now and filling out an application!

05/08/2025

NORTH CHARLESTON (CHARLESTON COUNTY)| MAJOR ACCIDENT| 2516 ASHLEY PHOSPHATE RD| FD O/S OF A PEDESTRIAN STRUCK BY A VEHICLE. FATALITY

30/07/2025

Camden Fire Fest is back for 2025!

🚨🔥 Vendor Registration is NOW OPEN for Camden Fire Fest 2025! 🔥🚨

Calling all food trucks, artisans, businesses, and community vendors! Be part of one of the most exciting events in Camden, SC

🗓️ Date: 09/27/2025

📍 Location: 420 Broad St Camden, SC 29020

🎪 Spots Fill Fast — Reserve Yours Today!

This is your chance to showcase your products, services, or delicious food to thousands of attendees while celebrating our city’s rich firefighting history and community pride. Don’t miss this red-hot opportunity!

👇 Click the link to register or learn more: https://forms.gle/B5wNyShKQ64yUiQk6

📣 Tag a vendor you want to see there!

30/07/2025

Hilltop Fire District is hiring! We are looking for drivers!

Requirements:
Firefighter II
Hazmat Ops
Auto Extrication
EVDT
Pump Ops

If you are interested feel free to stop by our station located at: 1283 Asheville Hwy Spartanburg, SC, 29303, to fill out an application or email Assistant Chief Rowe at [email protected] if you have any questions! We hope to hear from you soon!

30/07/2025

19/07/2025

🚨BREAKING NEWS🚨

DARLINGTON (DARLINGTON COUNTY)| 2 ALARM FIRE| 1372 POCKET RD| FIRE DEPARTMENT IS ON SCENE AT THE PLEASANT GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH WITH HEAVY FIRE CONDITIONS MULTIPLE MUTUAL AID COMPANIES WORKING