Brazier Sworn-In as 4th Vice PresidentPer 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 of......10 January, 2020 / No comment
South Carolina’s First Recorded LODDIn an article researched and written in the last couple of weeks by Susan Duncan, Office Manager at S. C. State Fire, is an account of the City of Columbia’s first “Line of Duty Death” which occurred on December 14, 1868. A very young 21......23 December, 2019 / No comment
Proposed Changes to SCSFA Constitution & ByLawsYour By-Laws Committee along with the Executive Committee is asking for your vote to approve two additions to the Constitution to ensure members are given the opportunity to represent their fire departments; and also, four other recommended changes to the By-laws. Constitution changes The Constitutional......12 December, 2019 / No comment
Columbia’s First Line of Duty Death – Daniel Carrington, Dec. 14, 1868The South Carolina fire service will always remember Daniel “Danny” Carrington – the first “Line of Duty Death” recorded in Columbia’s fire service history who died Dec. 14, 1868. It also remembers Frazer “Frazee” Squier, a “volunteer citizen” who also died that fateful day. Just......12 December, 2019 / No comment
South Carolina State Firefighters’ Association Announces New Executive DirectorThe 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 73rd......11 December, 2019 / No comment
December…A Deadly Month In Fire HistoryWe are now well into the winter months, and for all of us it’s important to be reminded that fire safety should be a central focus as we go about our busy lives. Whether it’s at work, on shopping outings, taking in concerts/movies/church services, or......05 December, 2019 / No comment
STATE FIRE – FREQUENCY OF REPORTING FIREFIGHTER INJURIESFREQUENCY OF REPORTING FIREFIGHTER INJURIES Purpose: The purpose of the Phase III Research Study is to determine frequency of firefighter injuries and the various injury reporting processes. Participants will be asked to complete an online survey at the end of each on-duty shift**. The approximate......15 November, 2019 / No comment
Did you know that the South Carolina State Firefighters Association was created just for you?Did you know that the South Carolina State Firefighters Association was created just for you? That’s right; our State Firefighters Association was created and operates today to provide you, the South Carolina Firefighter a place to receive world class benefits, programs and training opportunities that......05 November, 2019 / No comment
Wills for Heroes – Florence CountyPreparing a will is an uncomfortable reminder of our mortality and surrendering to the inevitable. According to a November 12, 2007, Forbes magazine article, a Harris Interactive survey done for lawyers.com that found that 55% of the general population had no will and those numbers are even......24 October, 2019 / No comment
Finance and Audit CommitteeMy name is Marquis Solomon and I am your chairman of the Finance and Audit Committee for your South Carolina State Firefighters’ Association. Our committee has six (6) total members, one (1) serves as the Finance and Audit committee chair who also serves as one......21 October, 2019 / No comment
