08 Jul 57 S.C. Fire Departments Receive FSSC Community Designation Posted at 10:35h in FireWire, Life Safety, Life Safety, News, Press Release by Josh Fulbright 0 Comments 0 Likes Fire Safe South Carolina (FSSC) has actively worked with local fire departments to develop community risk reduction (CRR) plans for their jurisdictions since its launch in June 2017. With the help of local fire departments, we have worked to reduce fire-related injuries, promote consistent messaging,Read More... Read More
17 Mar SCSFA MODIFIES OFFICE OPERATIONS Posted at 17:51h in FireWire, News, Press Release by Charlie King 0 Comments 0 Likes In an overabundance of caution on behalf of our staff and customer families; the SC State Firefighters’ Association office, located at 111 Westpark Blvd, will close to public access until further notice. Our services offered to firefighters will continue. Staff is available, if needed, and willRead More... Read More
14 Feb SC State Firefighters’ Association & SC Firefighter Cancer Coalition Announce SC Firefighter Cancer Legislation Posted at 15:12h in Benefits, FireWire, Health and Safety, Insurance, Legislative, News, Press Release, Uncategorized by Keith Minick 0 Comments 0 Likes The South Carolina State Firefighters’ Association in collaboration with SC Firefighter Cancer Coalition is proud to announce that two firefighter cancer bills have been introduced in the South Carolina Senate and House of Representatives. Senators Alexander, Talley, Grooms, Martin, Young & Peeler introduced S 1071,Read More... Read More
10 Jan Brazier Sworn-In as 4th Vice President Posted at 10:51h in FireWire, News, Press Release, Uncategorized by Keith Minick 0 Comments 0 Likes Per the Association By-Laws, the Executive Committee is proud to announce that it has asked Brian Brazier of Aiken DPS to fulfill the 5-month vacancy created by the Elected Officer progression as a result of the recent hiring of Charlie King and swearing in ofRead More... Read More
11 Dec South Carolina State Firefighters’ Association Announces New Executive Director Posted at 17:18h in FireWire, Newsletter, Press Release by Brick Lewis 0 Comments 0 Likes The South Carolina State Firefighters’ Association is proud to announce the selection of Charlie King as its new Executive Director. Chief King comes to the Association from Oconee County where he served as the Fire Chief. Chief King has most recently served as the 73rdRead More... Read More
02 May SCSFA Past President & Clarendon County Fire Chief Retires Posted at 11:40h in FireWire, History, Members, News, Press Release, Special Events by Carter Jones 0 Comments 0 Likes Long-time Clarendon County Fire Chief, Frances A. Richbourg, officially begins her retirement today from her 40 + years in the fire service. Chief Richbourg began her career as a volunteer firefighter in the late seventies when that department was in its infancy. SheRead More... Read More
12 Mar Fire Service Legislative Day 2019 Posted at 15:49h in Events, FireWire, Legislative, News, Press Release by Brick Lewis 0 Comments 0 Likes The South Carolina State Firefighters’ Association is hosting its 36th annual Fire Service Legislative Day. WHO: South Carolina State Firefighters’ Association (SCSFA) WHAT: 2019Read More... Read More
14 Nov Dennis Straight Procession Route, Lancaster County Fire Rescue Posted at 21:08h in Events, FireWire, Membership, Press Release, Training & Events by Kyle Minick 0 Comments 0 Likes The Memorial Service will be held at the Second Baptist Church in Lancaster on Saturday, November 17th commencing at 3:00pm. At 12:45 pm; Engine 501 will leave Lancaster Funeral Home and escort Chief Straight to Charlotte Road/ Van Wyck Fire Department and back to meet withRead More... Read More
29 Oct Nichols Officials Thank First Responders Posted at 18:06h in FireWire, Newsletter, Press Release by Brick Lewis 0 Comments 0 Likes Mayor & Administrator attend firefighter quarterly meeting to thank them for assistance during Hurricane Florence Columbia, S. C.: At the South Carolina State Firefighters’ Association quarterly training program and business meeting held on Wednesday at the S. C. Fire Academy, the group of nearly 200 firefightersRead More... Read More
26 Jul The South Carolina State Firefighters’ Foundation Receives Dominion Energy Grant Posted at 14:38h in Benefits, Foundation, Grants, Members, Membership, News, Press Release by Jamie Caggiano 0 Comments 0 Likes The South Carolina State Firefighters’ Foundation, which is dedicated to supporting firefighters throughout South Carolina, has received a $5,000 donation from Dominion Energy. Foundation Chairman Chief Jamie Caggiano said, “Donations from our business partners like Dominion Energy are vital for the Foundation’s mission; supportingfirefighters who areRead More... Read More