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Gantt District Fire Department is a division of the Gantt Fire Sewer and Police District formed in 1954. We are located in the southern part of Greenville.

09/25/2026

A quick recap from a high-angle class at Belmont Fire Department that member of Gantt participated in. Thank you to all of our personnel who attended the class and sharpened their skills.

09/21/2026

Gantt District Fire Department at Fire Leadership SC 2026

Several members of Gantt District Fire Department are in Myrtle Beach this week attending the 2026 Fire Leadership SC Conference, hosted by the **South Carolina State Association of Fire Chiefs.

This conference provides a great opportunity for professional development, leadership training, and networking with fire service leaders and colleagues from across South Carolina. Our members are participating in several training sessions focused on leadership, operations, and the challenges facing today’s fire service.

We are especially proud to recognize Battalion Chief Dowell, who graduated from the South Carolina Chief Fire Officer Program during this year’s conference!

The Chief Fire Officer Program is a specialized professional development program designed to prepare current and emerging fire service leaders to navigate the administrative, managerial, and operational challenges of the fire service. Chief Dowell dedicated numerous hours to classroom instruction, individual projects, and team projects alongside fire service professionals from across the state.

Chief Dowell is also continuing his professional development by participating in the Battalion Chief Academy, which focuses on Incident Command, Strategies, and Tactics.

Congratulations to Chief Dowell on this accomplishment, and thank you to all of our members who continue to invest in their professional development. Strong leadership starts with a commitment to learning and improving.

We are proud to see our members representing Gantt FD and continuing to grow as leaders in the fire service!

09/17/2026

🚨🚨 Promotion Announcement 🚨🚨

Congratulations to FF Jaxson Blanton on his recent promotion to Firefighter Class II.
Keep up the good work Jaxson!

09/16/2026

Gantt District Fire Department Welcomes Deputy Chief David Reed

We are excited to announce that Chief David Reed will be joining the Gantt District Fire Department as our new Deputy Chief beginning in October!

Chief Reed brings more than three decades of fire service experience and a career spanning emergency operations, incident command, training, technical rescue, hazardous materials response, and organizational leadership.

Chief Reed began his career in 1991 with Hilton Head Island Fire Rescue, serving as a firefighter and EMT. In 1996, he joined the Columbia Fire Department, where he served on Ladder 7 and Rescue 1 before being promoted to Engineer in 2005 and Captain in 2007.

In 2015, Chief Reed was promoted to Battalion Chief, overseeing six companies and 22 personnel. In 2023, he was promoted to Division Chief, where he provided leadership for 152 personnel across 32 stations.

Most recently, Chief Reed served as Deputy Chief of Training with Parker Fire Department, where he developed training curriculum and trained and mentored more than 80 department personnel and mutual-aid partners in fireground operations, incident command, technical rescue, and hazardous materials response.

Throughout his career, Chief Reed has served in numerous specialized leadership roles, including Blue Card Type 3 Incident Commander and Instructor, Task Force Leader with South Carolina Task Force 5, and Chairman of the South Carolina SUSAR Working Group.

Chief Reed's extensive experience in operations, training, emergency response, and leadership will be a tremendous addition to the Gantt District Fire Department.

As Gantt continues to grow and build for the future, we are excited to have Chief Reed join our leadership team and look forward to the knowledge, experience, and dedication he will bring to our department and the community we serve.

Please join us in welcoming Chief David Reed to the Gantt District Fire Department!

Welcome to Gantt, Chief Reed!

09/12/2026

🇺🇸 CLIMBING SO THEY ARE NEVER FORGOTTEN 🇺🇸

Members of Gantt District Fire Department, along with family and friends, were honored to participate in the annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at Fluor Field in Greenville.

This event is about far more than climbing stairs. Each step is taken in remembrance of the firefighters and first responders who answered the call on September 11, 2001 — many climbing the stairs of the World Trade Center knowing that others were depending on them.

Our members climbed while carrying the names and memories of those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Among those honored was FDNY Firefighter Brian Cannizzaro of Ladder 101.
The weight of the gear is temporary.
The responsibility to remember is not.

We are proud of our Gantt District firefighters and family members who participated and represented our department while honoring the courage, service, and sacrifice of those who came before us.

We remember. We honor. We will never forget. 🇺🇸

09/11/2026

🇺🇸 WE WILL NEVER FORGET — SEPTEMBER 11, 2001 🇺🇸

Today, the Gantt District Fire Department pauses to remember the nearly 3,000 lives lost on September 11, 2001, including the 343 FDNY firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice while answering the call to serve.

We remember the firefighters, law enforcement officers, first responders, military personnel, civilians, and families whose lives were forever changed that day.

More than two decades later, their courage, sacrifice, and selflessness continue to inspire those who serve.

Today, we honor their memory.
We honor their families.
And we remember the unity our nation showed in the days that followed.
Never Forget. Always Remember.

#343

09/03/2026

🚒🔥 GANTT FIRE COMMUNITY DAY & OPEN HOUSE! 🔥🚒
Gantt District Fire Department is opening our doors, and YOU’RE INVITED!

📅 Saturday, October 3rd
⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Bring the whole family out for an afternoon of fun and get an up-close look at the people, equipment, and training that help us serve our community every day!

🚒 See our fire trucks & equipment
🔥 Watch live demonstrations
🧯 Learn important fire safety tips
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Kids activities & giveaways
🍔 FREE FOOD!

This is more than an Open House—it’s an opportunity for us to spend time with the community we’re proud to serve. Meet your local firefighters, tour the station, ask questions, and let the kids get an up-close look at the fire service.

Admission is FREE and everyone is welcome!

📣 Help us get the word out! Tag a friend, share this post, and make plans to join us on Saturday, October 3rd!

🔥 We serve this community—and we’d love to see you there!

09/02/2026

🚨🚨 PROMOTION ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨🚨

Congratulations to Firefighter Kent Payne on his recent promotion to Firefighter Class I. Keep up the good work Payne.

09/01/2026

🎀 Gantt District Fire Department — Breast Cancer Awareness Shirts 🎀

No One Fights Alone.
This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Gantt District Fire Department is proud to stand alongside the fighters, celebrate the survivors, honor those we’ve lost, and support the families who walk this journey with them.

We are now accepting orders for our Gantt District Fire Department Breast Cancer Awareness T-shirts!
👕 Shirts are $25 each
🎀 $5 from every shirt sold will be donated in support of Breast Cancer Awareness.

Our shirts feature a special Gantt Fire design incorporating the pink ribbon and the message:
“NO ONE FIGHTS ALONE.”
Whether you’re a member of our department, a family member, friend, or someone in our community who wants to support the cause, we invite you to wear pink with us and help make a difference.

🔥 Together. Support. Strength. Hope. 🎀
Orders can be placed using the form below. Youth and adult sizes are available.
Order Your Gantt Fire Breast Cancer Awareness Shirt Here

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeVjZcAXfmwXN6nX3_RBCLIkFlOl1NGKtPkLyST99JpLfvULQ/viewform

Help us spread the word by sharing this post!

08/28/2026

Rope Rescue/High Angle training for specific target hazards in our district. It’s better to be proactive and prepared, than unprepared and surprised.

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1201 White Horse Road
Greenville, SC
29605

Telephone

+18642770429

Website

https://www.communityconnect.io/info/sc-gantt

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