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On the 101st anniversary of the tragic Cleveland School Fire that claimed the lives of 77 people, watch SCETV's documentary, "A Town on Fire" to hear from the descendants of the victims and fire service professionals.....
In advance of the 101st anniversary of the tragic Cleveland School fire on Friday, May 17, SCETV is airing its documentary detailing the fire and the aftermath, “A Town on Fire,” Thursday, May 16 at 9 p.m. ....
As a Black woman, Regina knows how important it is to teach the next generation about Black history. Representation matters, and when kids see her as a firefighter, they know they can do it, too.....
We sat down with Eddie Rivers to discuss his influential career as City of Pageland Fire Chief.....
Chief Jansen was recently honored with induction into the South Carolina State Firefighters’ Association Hall of Fame, cementing his legacy as an influential figure in the South Carolina fire service. He was bestowed the award during the Executive Committee meeting on Tuesday, July 18, 2023.....
Tommy Livingston’s journey in the fire service started as a young boy in the 7th grade. He grew up in Charlotte, North Carolina, and would walk by the local fire department on his way to school. Over time, the firefighters at this station invited him in, showed him around, gave him coffee and doughnuts, and ultimately helped shape Tommy’s future.....
The Cleveland School, located just outside of Camden, tragically burned in May of 1923 during the end of the year play.....
Black History Month & the contributions of the Black community to the fire service
The South Carolina fire service is where it is today due in large part to the contributions of Black firefighters over the years. February is Black History Month and the South Carolina State Firefighters’ Association is proud to share some of the history of the Black community in the fire service.....
Carter Jones recently wrote an article for the Elloree Heritage Museum and Cultural Center, Inc.'s newsletter. The article, "Firemen... My heroes, yesterday and today," is a brief look into the history of the fire service in Elloree.....
Carter’s most recent deep dive into fire department history led him to the big city of Elloree in Orangeburg County. The town reported 631 residents in the latest available census. In his report, Carter describes the town, noting, “Elloree is a beautiful, diminutive town with numerous charming old homes dating back to the early 1900s or before. There is a lot of fascinating history in this town that typifies its motto, “A Small ‘Slice of Southern Living.”....