Greenpond Volunteer Fire Department

05/27/2026

Due to the excessive rain we have received, the field across from the fire department at the training building will not be available for yard sales this weekend.

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05/21/2026

Due to the weather forecast for Saturday, the fire department will not be serving breakfast. Thank you!

05/15/2026

Pumper truck and hose training last night with firefighters and explorers.

05/13/2026

05/13/2026

We send prayers of comfort to this young man's family.

05/06/2026

The Laurens County Fire Service will be dedicating and renaming the Ekom Fire Department in honor of fallen firefighter Michael Mike Mike Vinson. We would like to invite all past members of the Ekom Volunteer Fire Department and the community to the event. Please come and join us for this dedication.

Parking will be at the Sawmill Training Complex located at 8524 Neely Ferry Rd, Laurens, SC, 29360. A shuttle service will be provided.

05/04/2026

Once again, we are fortunate to be awarded the V-Safe Grant.

https://statefire.llr.sc.gov/osfm/vsafe.aspx

04/27/2026

The statewide burning ban remains in effect. Despite some scattered areas in the northern Midlands receiving up to a half-inch or slightly more Saturday, most of the state received no measurable or effectual rainfall.
A widespread precipitation deficit of ~20 inches continues to intensify the ongoing drought, and generally, heavily depleted subsoils require many weeks of consistent, slow-soaking rain to recover. While rising relative humidities and decreasing winds may ultimately prompt the lifting of the burning ban, fire danger will still be elevated for some time because of drought conditions.
Please be advised that outdoor burning, save for grill cooking and small/permanent pit fires, is still prohibited by law at this time. The ban will stay in effect until further notice, which will come in the form of an official announcement from the Forestry Commission.
(Graphic: USGS 48-hour precipitation data, April 26, 2026)

04/25/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out today to support our fire department! We loved seeing so many familiar faces. We were especially honored to welcome a very special guest, Peggy Bryson—one of the three women who helped establish our department. It truly was a great day for everyone who attended.