Cherokee Creek Fire Department

05/12/2026

The regular monthly meeting of the Cherokee Creek Vol Fire Department Commission Board will be Thursday, May 14th, 2026 at 7:00 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 time change*

05/10/2026

Sharing from our friends in spartanburg county. We are often asked the question of why do so many fire trucks respond to 1 incident. Glendale FD helps to break it down for better understanding.

Thank you to all of out automatic & mutual aid partners!

05/02/2026

We are proud to announce that we have been selected as a recipient of the South Carolina V-SAFE Grant. This funding will allow us to purchase essential equipment to support our daily operations and continue providing the highest level of service to our community.

Thank you to the South Carolina State Fire for their continued support of the fire service across our state.

2026 V-SAFE Grant Awards Announced! For more information: https://bit.ly/424nLwr

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

04/15/2026

We are hiring for part time fill in positions, $250.00 shift stipend pay. Come by the station or message us to grab your application today!

04/08/2026

6:00am Tomorrow morning Red Flag will go in effect. Outdoor burning will become dangerous and should be avoided if possible.

04/07/2026

The regular monthly meeting of the Cherokee Creek Vol Fire Department Commission Board will be Thursday, April 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.

03/30/2026

We would like to extend a huge Thanks to Tactical Fleet Services for the quick repairs made to our departments administrative vehicle, great company and people to work with as well as a quick turn around time! Thank you again!

03/27/2026

SC Forestry Commission to issue statewide burning ban, effective at 4 p.m. today

COLUMBIA—The South Carolina Forestry Commission is issuing a State Forester’s Burning Ban for all counties, effective at 4 p.m. today.

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.

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 say weather conditions over the next several days present a greatly elevated potential for fires igniting easily and spreading rapidly. Dangerously low relative humidities – reaching below 20% in some areas – combined with extremely dry fuels statewide and gusty winds will create a particularly volatile mix of wildfire risk factors throughout the weekend.

"In addition to the intensifying drought conditions, the weather we’re going to see statewide over the next several days makes it ripe for any fire that starts to burn intensely and move fast,” SCFC Fire Chief Darryl Jones said. "While these conditions can make wildfires ignite easily anywhere and make it more challenging for firefighters to contain, we’re really concerned about areas where events like Hurricane Helene and recent ice damage have led to higher amounts of fuel. This burning ban is necessary to limit ignitions to the maximum extent possible to prevent severe wildfires for public safety purposes."

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

Shareable link:https://www.scfc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Advisory-StateForestersBurningBan-20260327.pdf

03/24/2026

The SC Forestry commission has issued a red flag warning for outdoor burning. Even though this is not a burn ban, it is highly discouraged. Please make smart choices not only for your safety but the safety of your neighbors!

Per South Carolina Forestry Commission, Cherokee County is under a RED FLAG ALERT.
While outdoor burning is not banned yet, conditions today will lead to extreme fire conditions with high winds and low humidity.