AIKEN – Less than a week after Aiken Public Safety officers removed the black mourning badges from their uniforms in memory of an officer killed, the department is suffering another in-the-line of duty death. About 7:35 a.m. Saturday, Aiken Public Safety Officer Master Public Safety Cpl. Sandy Rogers was responding to a resident's concerns about a suspicious vehicle in Eustis Park when she was gunned down. (more…)
Wiring Deficiency Believed to be Cause of Bar-B-Que House Fire
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH – The official cause of a restaurant fire in North Myrtle Beach is listed as undetermined, though fire officials suspect wiring was not sufficient to handle new air conditioning units , according to fire officials. (more…)
Charleston Fire Department Will Get New, Modern Headquarters
CHARLESTON – Charleston Fire Department leaders will soon have a new home. Mayor Joe Riley says the new building, which will be located on Heriot and King Streets will be spacious and centrally located.
"It will have five bays, will house two engine companies and a hazardous material unit," Mayor Riley said.
The administrative offices will also move to the new headquarters building. They are currently located at the building on Wentworth and Meeting Streets.
"There was no elbow room. What we need is modern efficient place for the command staff of our fire department," Mayor Riley said.
The older building also did not meet the American and Disability Act requirements. The new building will be up to code and place the department's key staff in a location close to I-26.
The facility will replace a current structure that city officials say was condemned due to unsafe living conditions, including mold and asbestos.
"It had to be closed. It had some structural problems that prevented its cost effectively being renovated. Plus, we needed a larger facility," Mayor Riley said.
The project will cost about $5.5 million, which is funded from a bond issue city council passed several years ago, according to Mayor Riley.
story by WCIV-TV Channel 4, Charleston
Discuss, Approve New Fire Deal – In The Open
COLUMBIA – WHILE IT’S a relief that Richland County finally came to its senses and is seeking to continue its long-standing fire agreement with Columbia, it’s also troubling that county officials crafted their proposal in secret. (more…)
Lightning Strike Destroys Vehicle & Driveway
SENECA – At around 4 pm Saturday the Friendship Fire Department responded to a lightning strike in Seneca but when they arrived they were shocked at what they saw.
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Remembering FDNY’s “Black Sunday”
NEW YORK, NY – The Black Sunday Fire – January 23rd, 2005 – The Bronx blaze claimed the lives of FDNY Lt. Curtis W. Meyran, L27 – FF John G. Bellew, L27; critically injured FF Jeffrey Cool, R3 and Lt. Joseph DiBernardo, R3 and injured FF Brendan Cawley, L27 and FF Eugene Stolowski, L27. All 6 FF's were forced to jump from the 4th floor of an apartment building as they were trapped by the fire.
Another FDNY Brother died just 3 hours later in another fire, this time in Brooklyn, after being trapped in a basement during a residential fire. He was FF Richard T. Sclafani of L103.
Please remember the families, friends, and the FDNY on this tragic anniversary.
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Reverend Dr. Gary Rogers New Association Chaplain
COLUMBIA – President Ken Kerber is pleased to announce that Rev. Dr. Gary Rogers has accepted the position of the South Carolina State Firefighters’ Association Chaplin. A search committee had been formed to assist with this important selection and made their recommendation last week.
Former West Florence Chief Passes
WEST FLORENCE – West Florence Fire Department is sad to announce the passing of former Chief Phillip Kennedy. Chief Kennedy became a member of West Florence Fire Department close to when the department was started in 1973. In 1975 he became chief of the department until he retired in 2005. He will be greatly missed by all!
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