WFFD is searching for qualified part-time firefighters / EMT-B (preferred) to respond to emergencies including fire suppression and emergency medical response calls. These positions will work a 24 hour shift (paid for the 24 hours). We also have an opening for a Shift Assigned Part-Time Firefighter /EMT-B (preferred), who works one week on then one […]
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Congratulations on your retirement Lieutenant Jason Merchant!!! Jason has been with WFFD since 2016 and was previously with Croft Fire Department as an Assistant Chief from 1998 – 2016. He also worked a short time for Lake Cunningham FD and Boiling Springs FD, as well as Spartanburg EMS. He has served over 25 years with […]
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Fireworks Each July 4th, thousands of people, most often children and teens, are injured while using consumer fireworks. Despite the dangers of fireworks, few people understand the associated risks – devastating burns, other injuries, fires, and even death. Watch: Attending a professional fireworks show may not be possible this year, but that doesn’t change the […]
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WFFD has an opening for a Firefighter / EMT-B preferred. This position responds to emergencies including fire suppression and emergency medical response calls. It will be a 24/48 rotation shift schedule. Qualifications are: Must be minimum of 18 years of age High School Diploma or GED Minimum Valid Class D SC Driver’s License (will obtain […]
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PUBLIC NOTICE ON THE PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2020 / 2021 BUDGET FOR THE WESTVIEW-FAIRFOREST FIRE DEPARTMENT The Commissioners of the Westview-Fairforest Fire Department will have their Public Hearing on the proposed 2020/2021 Budget at their meeting on June 16, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at our Station 1 location – 311 […]
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Memorial Day – we want everyone to take a moment to remember what Memorial Day is really about. It’s for honoring all military personnel in the United States Armed Forces who died serving our country. While Americans enjoy this holiday with fun activities with family and friends, please remember why we have this holiday, for […]
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WESTVIEW-FAIRFOREST FIRE DEPARTMENT MAY 26, 2020 COMMISSIONER’S MEETING Due to the continued uncertainty of the COVID-19 virus, the May 26th Commissioner’s meeting has been cancelled. We will have our scheduled June Budget Approval Meeting on 6/16/20 at 7:00 pm Thank you.
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The State Burn Ban has been lifted effective Tuesday, April 21, 2020 – Please visit the following link for the Spartanburg County Burn Codes and enforcement information on burning. http://wffd.org/~wffdorg/fire-preventionpublic-education/
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, April 3, 2020 Statewide Red Flag Fire Alert effective immediately Outdoor burning discouraged because of weather conditions, elevated fire risk COLUMBIA – The South Carolina Forestry Commission is issuing a statewide Red Flag Fire Alert, effective immediately. Weather forecasts for most of the state this weekend include stronger-than-normal wind gusts and low […]
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Effective Immediately – we will no longer be able to install child passenger seats. With the increased numbers of Covid 19, we must do everything possible to keep our employees safe, this includes keeping them away from the public, We can no longer install child passenger seats until further notice. We do apologize for this […]
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