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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.

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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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Arrest Made in 2009 Church Arson

BENNETTSVILLE – The Bennettsville Police Department has made an arrest in connection to a burglary and arson at a local church in 2009. Lt. Larry Turner with the Bennettsville Police Department said officers have arrested Jarrod Demario Hicks, 19, of Bennettsville and more arrests are possible.

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Augusta Narrows List Of Candidates For Vacant Fire Chief Position

Augusta, GA - Putting the heat on who will be Augusta's new fire chief…the city has narrowed the list of candidates to run the fire service to three, including Acting Chief Chris James. Now, Augusta Commissioners will get the chance to take a measure of the finalists.

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Anderson County Line of Duty Death

PENDLETON – 63-year-old David Crenshaw, a veteran Firefighter and former Anderson County Sheriff, died this morning at a traffic accident. The 50+ year veteran responded to the scene of an accident at Highway 88 & Porter Road and was assisting EMS when he collapsed at the pump panel of a fire engine. Crenshaw was taken to AnMed Health where he was pronounced dead at 7:55 am.

Anderson County Fire Chief Billy Gibson says Crenshaw was a founding member and served with the Pendleton Volunteer Fire Dept since 1962. He had been the Pendleton Fire Chief for 21 + years.

We will be posting more information as it becomes available.

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ManvFire Webisodes – EXCELLENT!!!

CHARLESTON – Man v Fire has created a set of webisodes on the North Charleston Fire Department. They are very well done. Good job to the NCFD! There are 9 total… enjoy!

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2012 SConFire Calendar is HERE!

Check out the new 2012 SConFire Calendar! Each calendar is $20! This price if for a limited time! It is 11" wide and 16" tall opened! Each month has a high quality photograph of a emergency action scene from South Carolina! Email us at southcarolinaonfire@gmail.com for other payment information! Paypal on top right column on home page! Check out the month photos in our Facebook Gallery! 

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4-year-old Killed in House Fire

DENMARK – The Bamberg County Coroner, Billy Duncan has identified the 4-year-old girl killed in this morning's house fire as Janae Greggs. The fire started around 1 a.m. at a mobile home on Cotton Street. That's off Church Street, near Whaley Street. When crews arrived on the scene, the structure was fully engulfed.

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SC State Firefighters Association Releases New Website

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Rock Hill Man Dies in House Fire

ROCK HILL – Ronnie Joe Wylie spent his days working odd jobs.He was a mechanic, a construction worker, a painter, a landscaper, a "jack of all trades," his sister Janice said.During evenings, friends and neighbors would gather at his house off Neely Road in Rock Hill to play checkers on the porch, tell jokes and pitch horseshoes in the back yard. (more…)

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Submit Incidents From Around the State of South Carolina!

We aare offering a new service for you, the viewer, to submit incidents to us in real time. Just click the SConFire Incident Report link and type the info. We will post it and send it out to everyone to see.

Please submit all photos to southcarolinaonfire@gmail.com

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Firefighters, Civic Leaders Propose 9/11 Memorial to Oconee School Board

WALHALLA – A group of Oconee County firefighters and civic leaders want to make sure the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on America are not forgotten. The group asked the School District of Oconee County Board of Trustees at a meeting this week for permission and space to erect a 9/11 memorial on the property of the new Walhalla High School that is to be constructed on S.C. 11 North. (more…)

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UPDATE: 3 NOW CONFIRMED FATAL; ONE MISSING

YORK COUNTY – A massive line of severe weather created several tornado's that touched down in South and North Carolina. At least three people have been killed and up to five or more are still missing.

One tornado touched down in Chester County (photo above) causing significant damage to cars, trees, and mobile homes.

Another storm cell moved through York County in the area of Rock Hill killing at least three people. The area of devestation is near Williamson Road and Highway 324.

One mobile home was thrown 100+ yards as well as several cars tossed onto their roofs.

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2 Weeks, 3 Fires, 3 Killed

HORRY COUNTY – 3 house fires that killed 3 Horry County people in less than 2 weeks have been ruled accidental. The most recent death occurred early Thursday when Brenda Casey, 49, died in her home located at 3017 Shetland Lane, which is located off U.S. 17 Bypass near the Myrtle Beach International Airport, Horry County Deputy Coroner Tamara Willard said. (more…)

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3 Horry County Fires Kill Two

HORRY COUNTY – Three separate house fires, including two where people were killed, in Horry County Sunday night and early Monday kept fire and rescue crews busy, according to authorities. The trio of blazes that were in the Wampee, Conway and Myrtle Beach communities, said Leslie Yancey, Horry County Fire Rescue spokeswoman. (more…)

SEE ALSO: 2 Die in Horry County Mobile Home Fires

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Colleton Works Another Pin Job

COLLETON COUNTY – A two car accident in the 9200 block of Augusta Highway sent a St. George man to the hospital Thursday afternoon 27-October at 15:26. According to a witness, the 2010 Nissan Altima pulled into the path of a west bound pick-up truck.

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Origin of Church Fire Remains a Mystery

GEORGETOWN – It wasn’t just a church building destroyed by fire Sunday. It was a piece of Georgetown’s history. What was the Greater St. Stephen AME Church building on Winyah Street is now a huge pile of ashes and rubble after flames quickly leveled the structure before daybreak Sunday. (more…)

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Grandson Attempts Save of Grandmother in Deadly Blaze

SUMTER – Two people were killed early Saturday morning after officials with the Sumter Fire Department say their home caught fire.

Authorities say a 25-year-old male and his 80-year-old grandmother died at the home on Boulevard Road while trying to escape the blaze which was described as "fully involved" by the time firefighters arrived at the scene around 2:00am.

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What Does it Take to Become a Columbia Firefighter?

COLUMBIA – The Columbia Fire Department is hiring, but the road to getting the job isn't easy. "Tough Course," said Assistant Chief Jamie Helms of the training system for recruits. Many start, but only a select few can finish. "They all took a written test just to get to this point and what we are trying today is to see if they have the physical ability to be Columbia Fire Firefighters," said Helms. (more…)

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State Fire News Round-Up

WREN – Fire Destroys Mobile Home

TIGERVILLE – SUV Hits Home; 2nd Crash in 3 Weeks

GREENVILLE – Man Killed While Fleeing Authorities

HORRY COUNTY – Incident Sends 2 to Burn Center

WALHALLA – Moped Driver Dies After Striking Vehicle

MYRTLE BEACH – MBFD Earns Education Honors

BLUFFTON – Cargo Trucks Catch Fire at Loading Dock

COLUMBIA – 7-Year-Old Dead, 1 Charge With DUI

ST. STEPHENS – FF's Battle Blaze at Super Dollar Store

DARLINGTON – Train Hits Cars… on Purpose

SUMMERVILLE – Woman Killed in I-26 Wreck

SPARTANBURG – Woman, 25, Killed in Car Crash

COLUMBIA – Real Estate Business Damaged by Fire

HILTON HEAD – Man Killed After Struck by Bus

FOUNTAIN INN – 5 People Injured in Wreck

SAVANNAH, GA – Wildfire Defies FF's in Georgia Swamp

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New Photo of Church Fire Released by Georgetown Fire Department

GEORGETOWN – The Georgetown City Fire Department has released this new photograph of the fire that destroyed Greater St. Stephen AME Church on Winyah Street Sunday morning.

Assistant Fire Chief Bill Johnson said the picture was taken about ten minutes after the first firefighters arrived on the scene.

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12 Transported After Van Wreck on Interstate 95

**UPDATE – Photo gallery added of incident.

HAMPTON COUNTY – At least 12 people are reportedly being transported to local hospitals following a one-vehicle wreck which involved a 15-passenger van Monday afternoon on Interstate 95. The accident was reported around 3:05p.m. as the van reportedly rolled over in the area of the 37 mile marker southbound with numerous passengers inside. Initial reports revealed there were at least 11 adults and three children involved in the accident.

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SLED Called in to Investigate Church Fire

GEORGETOWN – The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division has been called in to assist with the investigation of Sunday's fire that leveled St. Stephen AME Church. But, that does not mean arson is suspected as the cause of the blaze, according to Georgetown Police Capt. Nelson Brown.

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Fire Destroys St. Stephen AME Church

GEORGETOWN – The congregation of St. Stephen AME Church was expecting to attend a service today honoring their stewards and trustees today. Instead, they were awakened by the news that their historic church was fully engulfed in flames.

The fire at the historic church — pastored by State Rep. Carl Anderson — was reported at around 7 a.m. after nearby residents reported hearing a loud explosion. Darrin Lawyer, a member of the church who lives across Winyah Street, said he called 911.

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