North Spartanburg Fire Department

08/27/2026

PROMOTIONAL ANNOUNCEMENT

Please join us in congratulating Terry Stewart on his well-deserved promotion from Lieutenant with Wingo Park Truck 3-Alpha to Captain with Shady Grove Engine 22-Bravo!

With this new role comes an even greater responsibility, as Captain Stewart will also serve as the House Captain for the 22 House at Shady Grove. We are excited to have his leadership overseeing a house that plays such an important role in our department’s emergency response capabilities.

The 22 House is home to all of our water rescue assets, including our jet ski, INMAR inflatable boat and trailer, Engine 22, Engine 122, and a dedicated water rescue truck that is planned to be placed in service soon. The house also serves as the home for our department’s diving equipment, supporting our water rescue and dive operations when seconds truly matter.

Captain Stewart brings experience, dedication, leadership, and a commitment to serving our community, and we are confident he will continue to make a tremendous impact in his new position.

Please help us congratulate Captain Terry Stewart on this exciting promotion and new assignment! We wish him and the entire crew at Shady Grove continued success and safe responses.

Congratulations, Captain Stewart! Well deserved!

08/24/2026

MULTI- OCCUPANCY FIRE

Battalion 20 responded today, as part of the Command Staff, to a 2-story town home on fire. Battalion 20 arrived on scene and was assigned the Alpha Side Division. Battalion 20 supervised crews on the Alpha Side until the fire was knocked down and was then returned to service.

08/18/2026

The North Spartanburg Fire Department is proud to debut this amazing video made to showcase our state of the art training facility/grounds. A lot was put into this project and what better way to debut it than a video showcasing it. The wait is over, "Da' Park" training grounds is officially open!

North Spartanburg Fire District is committed to being ready for any...

08/10/2026

BUSINESS FIRE

On 08/04/2026 North Spartanburg and Wingo Park was alerted to a business fire at Tietex, 3010 North Blackstock Road. Engine Co. 20, Battalion 20, and Truck 3 responded. Truck 3 arrived as the 2nd due ladder, Battalion 20 arrived as the first due chief and held "Tietex" Command and Engine 20 arrived as the 4th due engine company and took the RIT assignment. Westview-Fairforest Fire Department units arrived on scene first due to find a working fire in a filtration system on the roof of the business. Crews worked for several hours to contain and extinguish the fire before returning to service.

08/06/2026

HAZMAT INCIDENT

On 08/05/2026, at approximately 1430 hours, the Spartanburg County Hazmat Team was alerted to a hazardous spill in the area of Reidville Road and South Blackstock Road. North Spartanburg, as part of the County Hazmat Team, responded with Engine Co. 20, Battalion 20 and Hazmat 1. Units arrived on scene to find a tanker truck with about 3500 gallons of unknown product that had exploded. Units created an isolation perimeter and shut down South Blackstock Road. Engine 20 crews were tasked with being a primary entry team and secondary entry team (standby). Crews obtained product paper work as well as samples for testing. After research and confirmation, it was determined the product was diphenylmethane, a spray foam chemical and there was no threat to the public. Units soon cleared after and returned to service.

07/17/2026

Something big is coming for North Spartanburg and "The Park" Training Grounds! We are excited but can't give it away yet. STAY TUNED!

What do you think it is?

07/04/2026

HAPPY 250th BIRTHDAY AMERICA!!

Last night we had the opportunity to standby for the annual fireworks show hosted by First Baptist North Spartanburg. As always, it was a great turnout and even better show. Thank you to all who stopped by and speak to us. If you missed it, no worries. Here's a short glimpse of it.

07/02/2026

The Fourth of July is just around the corner! While we love a great backyard celebration, we at NSFD want to remind everyone that consumer fireworks can quickly turn a holiday into an emergency.

​Did you know that sparklers burn at nearly 2,000°F? That’s hot enough to melt some metals and easily ignite clothing.

​To keep your family, neighbors, and property safe this year, please keep these essential safety practices in mind:

​📋 Fireworks Safety Tips

​Designate a "Sober Shooter": Always assign a responsible, sober adult to handle and light all fireworks. Alcohol and fireworks are a dangerous mix.

​Prepare the Launch Zone: Only light fireworks outdoors on a flat, clear, non-flammable surface like concrete or asphalt. Keep a connected garden hose or a large bucket of water immediately at hand.

​Light Safely: Wear protective eyewear. Light only one firework at a time, and never place any part of your body directly over the device. Step back quickly immediately after lighting.

​Handle "Duds" with Care: If a firework doesn't go off, never try to relight it. Let it sit undisturbed for 20 minutes, then submerge it completely in your bucket of water.

​Cool Down & Dispose: Before tossing spent fireworks or sparkler wires into the trash, soak them thoroughly in water for several hours to ensure no hot embers remain to spark a dumpster or trash fire.

​🐾 Don't Forget Your Pets!

-​The loud noises and bright flashes can be incredibly terrifying for animals.
​-Keep pets securely indoors in a quiet room with the blinds closed.
-​Turn on a TV or play ambient music to help mask the booming sounds outside.
-​Ensure their collars and ID tags are up to date just in case they manage to slip out when spooked.

​Our Best Advice: The absolute safest way to enjoy the holiday is to leave the fireworks to the professionals and attend a public community display!

​Let’s work together to keep North Spartanburg safe, mindful of our pets, and fire-free this Independence Day. If you have an emergency, our crews are ready to respond - call 911 immediately.

​Have a happy, safe, and proud 4th of July! 🇺🇸

07/01/2026

We are growing again!! NSFD is excited to announce that we are currently hiring for three full-time firefighter positions. This addition will bring our operational shifts to 12 full-time personnel. This growth is part of our effort to bring our staffing levels per apparatus to four personnel. With the addition of these new firefighters, two of our three primary apparatus will now be staffed with four personnel daily. Apply now at https://www.nsafd.org/employment-volunteering

NSFD is also excited to announce the addition of EMS incentives to our pay structure. In addition to your annual salary, SC certified EMT's will receive an additional $1,000 annually, SC certified A-EMTS will receive an additional $2,000 annually, and SC certified Paramedics will receive an additional $4,000 annually. For full details on this and all our excellent employee benefits, use the QR code in the flyer or visit our website at https://www.nsafd.org/employment-benefits

NSFD is an equal opportunity employer.