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Official page of the Cherokee Creek Fire Dept. Used to promote fire safety through education. We operate out of two fire stations with just over 30 volunteers.

The Cherokee Creek VFD is an all volunteer fire department, however we do have one fire firefighter that is paid to man the station Monday - Friday from 8am to 4pm. We respond to just over 500 calls for service per year.

10/25/2026

🎃 Mark Your Calendars! 🚒

We are thrilled to invite our community to the Cherokee Creek VFD headquarters station for our upcoming Drive-Thru Trick-Or-Treat! Come dressed in your favorite costumes and say hello to your local first responders.

📍 Location: 455 Buck Shoals Rd, Gaffney, SC 29341

📅 Date: October 31, 2026

⏰ Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM (or until candy runs out!)

Load up the car, roll down the windows, and grab some sweet treats from your local firefighters. We can’t wait to see you there! 👻🍬

10/24/2026

🚨 COME MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY! 🚨

The Cherokee Creek Fire Department is looking for dedicated individuals to join our team as Volunteer Firefighters!

Are you ready to step up, challenge yourself, and be there when your neighbors need help the most? When you join us, you get more than just a uniform—you get:

Real People, Real Training, Real Impact

Lifelong Skills: Get professional training that stays with you for life.

Brotherhood & Sisterhood: Be part of an incredible team and build lasting friendships.

Personal Growth: Push your limits, become stronger, braver, and better.

No prior experience is necessary—just a strong desire to serve and protect your community.

📍 Join Today!
Send us a message here on Facebook or stop by the station to learn how you can become a volunteer firefighter with Cherokee Creek VFD.

10/13/2026

🚒 COMMUNITY SUPPORT NEEDED ❤️

Cherokee Creek Fire Department is asking for our community to come together to support one of our own!

We are rallying behind our dedicated Fire Commission member, Robert Foster, and his family as his wife, Hazel Foster, continues her fight against leukemia.

Join us for a Benefit Fundraiser & Fish & Chicken Dinner (cooked by JW Rogers) to show your love and support!

📅 Date: Saturday, November 14
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Macedonia Baptist Church Gym
🎟️ Tickets: $15 each

How to Get Your Tickets:
📞 Call or Text for Tickets:

Bryan Watson: 864-497-4007
Hal Mintz: 864-494-9107

🏢 In-Person Ticket Purchase Locations:

Blakely Funeral Home (1047 Chesnee Highway)

Daniel's Den of Flowers by Nita (313 North Limestone Street)

Please come out, grab a great meal, and help support Hazel Foster and family during this time! Every ticket purchase and prayer makes a difference.

10/11/2026

🚨 Thank You to Little Creekers Preschool! 🚒🚑

We had an awesome time visiting with the students at Little Creekers Preschool! Thank you so much for having us out to share some important fire prevention knowledge and let everyone check out our fire trucks up close.

We love & appreciate the artwork, it is posted right in the lobby for all to check out!🖌

A special shout-out to our friends from CCEMS Medic 3 for joining in on the fun and helping share some essential safety tips with the kids as well!

Community partnerships like this make all the difference. Stay safe, everyone! 🧯✨

10/11/2026

A Special Visit to The Eagle Academy! 🚒

The Cherokee Creek Fire Department would like to give a HUGE thank you to The Eagle Academy for having us out this past Friday!

We had an absolute blast teaching the students all about fire safety, showing them the equipment we use to stay safe, and giving everyone an up-close look at our fire truck!

The kids were fantastic listeners, asked great questions, and looked like real future firefighters in their fire hats!

Thank you again to the staff, teachers, and students at The Eagle Academy for welcoming us into your school! Stay safe, everyone! ❤️‍🔥

📍 Cherokee Creek Fire Department

10/08/2026

The regular monthly meeting of the Cherokee Creek Vol Fire Department Commission Board will be Thursday, October 8th, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at the District Headquarters located at 455 Buck Shoals Road Gaffney SC, 29341.

Except for executive session allowed under state law, all meetings of the Cherokee Creek Vol Fire Department Commission Board are open to the public.

10/06/2026

Please join us in celebrating Captain Weston Tennyson, who passed his National Registry EMT Exam today! Great job Weston!! Your hard work, dedication, and long hours paid off 🩺🚒

09/10/2026

The regular monthly meeting of the Cherokee Creek Vol Fire Department Commission Board will be Thursday, September 10th, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at the District Headquarters located at 455 Buck Shoals Road Gaffney SC, 29341.

Except for executive session allowed under state law, all meetings of the Cherokee Creek Vol Fire Department Commission Board are open to the public.

06/19/2026

Last night the department held its annual meeting of the membership to fellowship with current and past members, and discuss the upcoming fiscal years budget. The department also held the annual election of fire commission board members filling a vacancy and and expired term seats. 2 were elected prior to the annual meeting due to vacancys and 1 last night. We would like to thank and formally recognize the 3 that were elected to fill those seats. Robert Foster, Pat Henderson and Christopher Mace.

Also during the meeting Chief Price appointed the departments officers for the 26/27 year during which several promotions were awarded. Weston Tennyson - Captain, Ethan Splawn - Sergeant, and Mike Hall - Safety Officer. We graciously would like to thank all of our officers for their dedication, time and service to the department.

We look forward to another great year of bettering the community in which we serve as well as continuing to make the Cherokee Creek Fire Department the best in the county.

06/09/2026

The regular monthly meeting of the Cherokee Creek Vol Fire Department Commission Board will be Tuesday, June 9th, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at the District Headquarters located at 455 Buck Shoals Road Gaffney SC, 29341.

Except for executive session allowed under state law, all meetings of the Cherokee Creek Vol Fire Department Commission Board are open to the public.

* Please note the day change* our page has been down we apologize for the late notice.

Address

455 Buck Shoals Road
Gaffney, SC
29341

Telephone

+18644890172

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