Berea Fire Dept

Berea Fire Dept Fire Department

07/29/2026

Upstate fire crews are collecting gifts and supplies to help children and families recover after an apartment fire displaced dozens. FULL STORY⬇️

Congratulations to Chief JJ Arrowood on his recent completion of the Plans Review of Fire Alarm Systems course at the Na...
07/28/2026

Congratulations to Chief JJ Arrowood on his recent completion of the Plans Review of Fire Alarm Systems course at the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg, Maryland.

Chief Arrowood was joined with fire marshals and fire prevention professionals from across the country to further strengthen his knowledge of fire alarm system design and code compliance. The course provided in-depth instruction on how fire alarm systems are planned and evaluated to ensure they function properly when they are needed most.

While the class covered many technical aspects of fire alarm systems, the ultimate goal is simple: protecting lives. Fire alarm systems serve as an early warning system, notifying building occupants of a potential fire emergency and providing the critical time needed to evacuate safely. Properly designed and installed systems play a vital role in reducing injuries, saving lives, and supporting the work of first responders.

This training will enhance the departments ability to evaluate fire alarm system plans, review life safety requirements, and help ensure that new and existing buildings within our community are equipped with reliable fire protection systems.

06/29/2026

As South Carolinians prepare to celebrate Independence Day, SC State Fire Marshal Jonathan Jones is reminding residents to make fireworks safety a priority and help prevent injuries, fires, and avoidable tragedies. Click here to read the full press release: https://bit.ly/4eGDmYY

This week, Battalion Chief Jeremy Poole attended the Enhanced All-Hazards Incident Management/Unified Command course at ...
06/26/2026

This week, Battalion Chief Jeremy Poole attended the Enhanced All-Hazards Incident Management/Unified Command course at Texas A&M's Extension Service (TEEX) in College Station,Texas.

Alongside 40 other fire, EMS, and law enforcement professionals from agencies big and small, students trained on unified command strategies for large-scale emergencies.

This hands-on experience strengthened interagency coordination and fostered nationwide connections—advancing a whole-community approach to disaster response.

06/24/2026

This week, our department hosted a multi-department training focused on water shuttle operations and relay pumping. These critical methods are used in situations where fire hydrants are not readily available, access is limited by long or narrow driveways, or in the event of a failure within the municipal water system.

Despite the heat, all personnel worked hard and remained consistent throughout the training, ensuring a steady and uninterrupted water supply to the attack pumper. Their dedication and teamwork were on full display!

While these operations aren’t always required, when they are, it is imperative that our personnel are fully prepared and ready to perform. Trainings like this ensure we can meet that challenge head-on.

Take a look at the video of Battalion Chief Thomas, who served as the staging area manager today, and see firsthand the importance of that role in keeping operations organized and running efficiently.

We would like to thank some of our automatic aide departments which included North Greenville Fire Department, Duncan Chapel Fire District, City of Travelers Rest Fire Department, and Greenville City Fire Department.

Video credit: Ryan M Parduhn

🚒 Training Notice – Berea Fire Department 🚒Monday through Wednesday (6/22 - 6/24), Berea Fire Department will be hosting...
06/22/2026

🚒 Training Notice – Berea Fire Department 🚒

Monday through Wednesday (6/22 - 6/24), Berea Fire Department will be hosting a multi-company, multi-department water operations training at Station 9 (54 Old Hunts Bridge Rd).

During this time, residents may notice multiple fire apparatus operating in the following areas:

• Old Hunts Bridge Rd
• Drew Street
• Dakota Rd
• Braden Ct
• Richmond Drive
• Dinwiddie Drive
• Vicksburg Drive

This increased activity is part of a scheduled training exercise. There is no need for alarm!

These drills are essential in helping prepare our personnel for real-world emergency operations and ensure we can continue to serve our community effectively and safely.
Thank you for your support and understanding! 🇺🇸🚒

Today, C-Shift conducted relief driver evaluations. These assessments put our personnel through real-world scenarios to ...
06/16/2026

Today, C-Shift conducted relief driver evaluations. These assessments put our personnel through real-world scenarios to ensure they are proficient in operating fire apparatus on emergency scenes.

Training like this is essential to maintaining a high level of readiness and safety for both our crew and the community we serve. Great job by everyone who participated and demonstrated their commitment to excellence!

Last week at the Fire Rescue Conference in Myrtle Beach, our department was honored to receive the 2025 Fire Safe South ...
06/15/2026

Last week at the Fire Rescue Conference in Myrtle Beach, our department was honored to receive the 2025 Fire Safe South Carolina Community Designation!

This recognition highlights our ongoing commitment to:

✅ Community risk reduction programs
✅ Consistent fire and life safety education
✅ Building strong partnerships within our community
✅ Using data to better understand and reduce local risks

We’re proud of the hard work our team puts in every day to help keep our community safe!

Chief Arrowood and Captain Aiken were in attendance and accepted the designation on behalf of the department.

Thank you to everyone who supports our mission—we couldn’t do it without you!

This week, our department participated in a 3-day auto extraction training focused on enhancing our response capabilitie...
06/04/2026

This week, our department participated in a 3-day auto extraction training focused on enhancing our response capabilities during complex vehicle incidents.

The training emphasized assessing, stabilizing, and lifting large vehicles to safely gain access to passenger vehicles. Personnel had the opportunity to work on two key techniques:

•Hydraulic rescue systems

•Professional wrecker services

These hands-on scenarios provided valuable experience and helped strengthen the skills needed to serve our community effectively and safely.

We would like to extend our appreciation to Hawkins Towing, Inc. for their generous support—providing lunch, the location, vehicles, and skilled operators who made this training possible. Your partnership plays a vital role in helping us better serve our citizens.

Participating department included Berea, City of Travelers Rest Fire Department, Duncan Chapel Fire District, North Greenville Fire Department, Piedmont Park Fire District, and Greenville City Fire Department.

Photos:Ryan M Parduhn

Over the last three months, our personnel have conducted three phases of hazmat training. This week, our personnel combi...
05/28/2026

Over the last three months, our personnel have conducted three phases of hazmat training. This week, our personnel combined all phases and conducted a hands-on hazmat training scenario focused on a roadway incident involving two vehicles—one of which was a commercial vehicle transporting flammable liquids (simulated).

During the exercise, crews responded to a simulated crash where the passenger vehicle caught fire, and a leaking product from the commercial vehicle also ignited. Personnel were challenged to establish command, effectively assign tasks to incoming units, and identify the hazardous material prior to initiating mitigation efforts.

Through strong coordination and teamwork, crews successfully controlled the situation by stopping the leak and deploying an offensive fire attack using foam to extinguish the fire.
We would like to thank two of our automatic aid partners, City of Travelers Rest Fire Department and Duncan Chapel Fire District for participating!

Training like this strengthens our ability to work together and safely protect our community!

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7401 White Horse Road, Greenville
Berea, SC
29611

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+18642944848

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