Anderson County Fire Department

05/25/2026

Freedom is never free. Today we remember and honor the courageous service members who gave their lives for our nation. We will never forget. 🇺🇸

04/29/2026

SCFC TO LIFT BURNING BAN FOR 12 UPSTATE COUNTIES WEDNESDAY

The South Carolina Forestry Commission will lift the State Forester's Burning Ban for 12 counties in the Piedmont region of the state, effective at 7 a.m., Wednesday, April 29.
The counties coming off the burning ban are Abbeville, Anderson, Cherokee, Chester, Greenville, Greenwood, Laurens, Oconee, Pickens, Spartanburg, Union and York (see map).
READ THE FULL RELEASE: scfc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Advisory-BurningBanToBeLiftedFor12Counties-20260428.pdf

04/17/2026

Anderson County Fire Department is now hiring a Fire Investigator.

See flyer for additional details about the position and application requirements.

Submit your resume and cover letter to Chief Sutherland at [email protected]

04/17/2026

SC Forestry Commission to issue statewide burning ban; restriction on all outdoor burning goes into effect at 7 a.m. Friday

COLUMBIA—The South Carolina Forestry Commission is issuing a State Forester’s Burning Ban for all counties, effective at 7 a.m. Friday, April 17.

A State Forester’s Burning Ban prohibits all outdoor burning, including yard debris burning, prescribed burning, campfires, bonfires and other recreational fires in all unincorporated areas of the state.

Forestry Commission officials cite a particularly dangerous mix of elevated wildfire risk factors through the weekend that warrant limiting all ignitions in the interest of public safety.

Rapidly escalating drought conditions across the state, a critical decrease in relative humidities over the next several days and gusty winds that are expected to accompany an approaching cold front will combine to create extreme fire danger.

"When it’s this dry – energy release component values are at high-to-critical levels – we’re just as likely, if not more, to see wildfires that are fuel-driven rather than wind-driven. Add the other volatile conditions of increased wind and lower relative humidity, and it becomes an especially precarious situation,” said SCFC Fire Chief Darryl Jones. "These conditions not only increase the likelihood of wildfires igniting easily and spreading rapidly, but would also make them more difficult for firefighters to control.”

While the ban does not apply to fires used for the preparation of food or fires used in appropriate enclosures (portable outdoor fireplaces, chimineas or permanent fire pits constructed of stone, masonry, metal or other noncombustible material that conforms with all applicable South Carolina fire codes), Forestry Commission officials urge the utmost caution burning outdoors under these exemptions.

Likewise, citizens should exercise extreme vigilance operating any equipment that could create sparks, avoid parking on dry grass and refrain from using fireworks.

The ban will stay in effect until further notice, which will come in the form of an official announcement from the Forestry Commission.

Shareable release:https://www.scfc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Advisory-StateForestersBurningBan-20260416.pdf

02/12/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended our Annual Chief’s Banquet and helped make it a wonderful night. We were honored to celebrate another year of dedication in Anderson County and recognize outstanding achievements. Congratulations to all of our award winners!🚒

01/30/2026

As another winter storm approaches this weekend, Anderson County Emergency Management’s winter storm resource page is available with real-time information to help you prepare.

If you haven’t already, please take a moment to review these resources and share them with family, friends, and neighbors. Staying informed and prepared helps keep everyone safe.

🔗 Visit:

Hurricane Helene Assistance from Anderson County Emergency Management

01/23/2026

Emergency Management has a new website with real-time resources to help our community prepare for the incoming ice storm.

❄️ Shelter locations
❄️ Power company contacts
❄️ School district closings
❄️ Winter weather safety tips
❄️ And more

Please take a moment to review these resources and share with family and friends. Being prepared helps keep everyone safe.

🔗 Visit: https://www.emd.andersonsheriff.org/winterstorm

Stay safe, Anderson County. ❄️🚒

Hurricane Helene Assistance from Anderson County Emergency Management

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas and a happy new year from the Anderson County Fire Department!🎄

12/04/2025

Tuesday night, we gathered at Tucker’s for our annual ACFD Christmas Party. A special thanks to Santa for making the evening extra magical for the kids. Wishing everyone a safe and joyful Christmas season. 🎄🚒

11/11/2025

Honoring our heroes today and every day. To all who served, your dedication and bravery inspire us. 🇺🇸