Vacations are for reducing stress, not adding to it. Unfortunately, things can happen to make any vacation a stressful experience, no matter how beautiful the locale or destination. Some things you are not able to control, such as the weather or flight delays. Other things, such as missing documents or stolen credit cards, have the […]
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Meet Assistant Chief Tracy Williams who has been with our department since January 1, 1987. In the video below Tracy talks about his 2009 fight with cancer, stage 3A melanoma. He won his battle, which was hard fought. Firefighters have a 29% higher rate than the general public to get cancer than the general public. 60% […]
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Heatstroke is the leading cause of vehicular non-crash-related deaths for children under 14. In fact, each year, an average of 37 children have died from vehicle heatstroke between 1998-2015. While it seems like an impossible mistake to make, every parent or caregiver can potentially become distracted, and distractions often fuel this devastating situation. No one […]
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RELEASED TUESDAY, MAY 23, 2017 FROM THE SC FORESTRY COMMISSION: Gov. Henry McMaster signed into law House Bill 3719 Friday, adding campfires and other recreational fires to the list of activities that can be prohibited under a State Forester’s Burning Ban. The legislation also raises the fines levied on those convicted of violating the ban […]
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A new state law has taken effect in South Carolina regarding child safety seats in cars. Governor Henry McMaster signed the law last week and it took effect upon his signature. The new law changes the age, weight and position of a child required to be secured in a passenger restraint system. Under the law, […]
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Governor McMaster Proclaims May as Childhood Drowning Prevention Month in South Carolina Water safety tips: Actively supervise children in and around any body of water, giving them your undivided attention. The home has many hidden hazards for children: pools, spas and bathtubs, toilets and buckets. Appoint a designated “water watcher,” taking turns with other adults. […]
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Seventh grader Christopher Henderson (second from left) from Oakbrook Prep School presents the Westview-Fairforest Fire Department with thank you cards that included $25 gift cards to Outback Steak House. Doing this was the students way to honor what our brave men and women do. The students had a service project and a group of the […]
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Smoke alarms are a key part of a home fire escape plan. When there is a fire, smoke spreads fast. Working smoke alarms give you early warning so you can get outside quickly. HERE ARE SOME SAFETY TIPS FOR SMOKE ALARMS IN YOUR HOME… Install smoke alarms inside and outside each bedroom and sleeping area. […]
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Westview-Fairforest Fire Department Supports Breast Cancer Awareness in October by wearing pink shirts the entire month. We support this great cause and think our staff looks fantastic in Pink! Photo 1 – FF Trevor Owens, FF Robert Ormsby, Lt. Josh Burnett, Capt. Robert Grizzle, FF Josh Hannigan Photo 2 – FF Corey Thompson, Lt. Ivan Settle, […]
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Reminder that Westview-Fairforest Fire Department offers Community CPR and Basic First Aid Classes free of charge. All you need is to do show your ID that you live in our District. Contact us at 864-576-2529 for more details.
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