Become a Member
The most common types of Association memberships are divided into two categories: Departmental and Individual. South Carolina fire departments may join as their own entity, and any privately owned and operated Fire Department chartered by the State of South Carolina shall be eligible for membership as a Private Fire Department Member. Individual membership categories include Regular Member, Associate Member, Past President Life Member, Life Member, and Affiliate Member. More information on the types of memberships is available in the Association Constitution and Bylaws.
Associate Membership
The Associate Membership is designed for anyone who serves South Carolinians in a safety capacity that complements the mission of the South Carolina State Firefighters’ Association as determined by either staff or the Executive Committee. The annual membership fee is $50 and Associate Members are allowed to participate in the insurance and benefits program. Once an application is approved, the Association will send an email invoice for membership fees.
Apply for associate membership
Apply for associate ORGANIZATION membership
Fire Department Membership
A Regularly Organized Fire Department composed of, paid or volunteer members, or a combination of both, which is located within any municipality, county, special purpose fire district, in the State of South Carolina (as defined by Section 23-9-310 and 390 South Carolina State Law), that is qualified to participate in the Firemen's Insurance and Inspection Fund, as evidenced by current certification from the State Fire Marshal shall be eligible for membership as a Regularly Organized Fire Department member.
South Carolina fire departments may join as their own entity and are added and removed through the member database. Regular Member Benefits flyer.
Apply for Fire Department membership
Merging Fire Department Membership
In an effort to streamline the Association membership process for merging departments, the 'parent fire department' should complete the Merging Fire Department Membership application below. Please note that the application requires the full list of departments being merged and a letter of approval from the governing body.
Apply for MERGING Fire Department membership
Past President & Life Membership
Designed for any person who is a Past President or a Regular or Associate Member of the Association who has resigned or retired from the fire service after serving cumulatively for twenty years as a member in good standing. Life & Past President members are allowed to participate in the insurance and benefits program. The annual fee for member benefits is $41. Once your application for membership is approved, you will be emailed an invoice for membership fees.
Affiliate Member
The Affiliate Member is for non-fire service personnel and dues are $10 for individuals and $100 for corporations. Additionally, the Association offers Corporate Sponsorships with sizeable benefits for partners.
