South Carolina Firefighters Foundation
The South Carolina Firefighters Foundation is administered by the South Carolina State Firefighters’ Association. The Foundation’s mission is to support firefighters and their families and to inform the public about the accomplishments and demands of the fire service.
This fundraiser supports the family of Clemson University Fire & EMS Sergeant Terry Rollins who lost their home in a house fire on April 15, 2025. Although they were able to get out safely with their young boys and their dogs, they have sustained a significant loss. Terry is a dedicated member of the Clemson University Fire Department. His wife Kinsley is a dedicated and hard-working mom and wife who has always been supportive of her husband's firefighting adventures, and their two boys have been in the firehouse their whole lives. This family has given so much in support of the department and the fire service as a whole. Terry is also a member of the SC FAST team where he has been trained to support his colleagues in times of need.
Checks should be made out to the South Carolina Firefighters Foundation with the memo line for Sgt. Terry Rollins.
Mail checks to: S.C. State Firefighters Foundation
Post Office Box 211725 | Columbia, S.C. 29221
Foundation Leadership & Goals
The Foundation’s goals are to promote efficient and effective firefighting; increase public awareness in the area of fire and life safety; enhance firefighter public image; and provide educational opportunities for firefighters and their families. The Foundation is led by Trustees that ensure the Foundation’s objective are being met.
- Jamie Caggiano (City of Gaffney): Region 2 & Foundation Chair
- Billy Gibson (Pickens County): Region 1
- Jeff Burr (City of Hartsville): Region 3
- Ed Begovich (Horry County): Region 4
- Travis Smith (Insurance Sales Rep, BB&T): Region 5
- Vacant: Region 6
- Sandee Rogers (County Administrator, Nichols, SC): Region 7
Ways to Give
Applying for Support
This fundraiser supports the children of Deputy Chief Chris VanHoy, who tragically passed away on Monday December 2, 2024. Chief VanHoy, a retired Charleston Fire Department member, dedicated 25 years of service to the Charleston Fire Department. He was a member of the Charleston Fire Department during the time of the Sofa Super Store Fire on June 18, 2007 where nine Charleston Firefighters lost their lives. He leaves behind a son (18) and a daughter (15).
Checks should be made out to the South Carolina Firefighters Foundation with the memo line for Deputy Chief Chris VanHoy.
Mail checks to: S.C. State Firefighters Foundation
Post Office Box 211725 | Columbia, S.C. 29221
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South Carolina Firefighters Burned Children's Fund
The South Carolina Firefighters Burned Children's Fund was founded in 1986 by South Carolina's firefighters and MUSC Children's Hospital to ease the recovery process for pediatric burn patients and their families. Donations to this fund support South Carolina's burned children and their recovery.
Latest Foundation Updates
02/03/25
Foundation scholarship applications are open
The application period for Foundation scholarships opened February 1, 2025....
11/21/24
Reminder – Donations to the Foundation are tax-deductible
Your contribution, no matter the size, will make a direct...
07/02/24
Congrats, Foundation scholarship recipients!
The South Carolina Firefighters Foundation announced the recipients its annual...