Updated Fire Chief’s Handbook is now available

August 4, 2023

Revised in July 2023, The South Carolina State Firefighters’ Association Fire Chief's Handbook is a resource intended to help guide volunteer and career Chief Officers equally as they navigate their role in the department. We hope this resource provides you with advice and guidance on issues you have or will face.

Included in the Handbook are chapters on government operations and how it relates to the fire service, State Fire and its role, information on grants and budget justifications, training, NFPA standards, ceremonies, Insurance Services Office, One Percent, and much, much more.

The handbook is not a be-all for how to be a Chief Officer; however, the contents address the majority of must-know information. The PDF is easily searchable with the chapter titles linked to the beginning of the chapter, and specific page numbers are provided for subchapters and topics.

It is important to note that this is a living document and will be updated on a needs-basis. All updated versions of the Handbook will be available on our website.

You can access the Handbook and forms referenced in the Handbook on our website. Download the PDF to have it handy on your computer or print it out as a reference!