Elgin Volunteer Fire Department

05/24/2026

Have a safe Memorial Day and remember the reason we are able to celebrate. A salute to those who paid the ultimate sacrifice.

05/18/2026

Thank you to EMS for all they do for the citizens of Lancaster County. This is EMS recognition week and we would like to say a special thank you for all they do. It’s a lot more than transporting patients, it's hours of training and working long shifts, along with accidents, heart attacks, and things even worse we will not mention here. A HUGE thank you to all of the EMS staff no matter your role. It takes teamwork. https://www.facebook.com/share/v/19147BDWh9/

05/10/2026

To all mom's Happy Mother's Day from Elgin Fire Department.

04/30/2026

04/29/2026

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:

Benefits of Volunteer Firefighting
Becoming a volunteer firefighter won't be the easiest thing you've ever done, but it will be one of the most rewarding. Volunteer firefighting gives you the chance to serve your neighbors in a way that most people can't. At Elgin Volunteer Fire Rescue, we take our responsibility to the community very seriously. Fighting fires is exciting and fulfilling for those who serve, but it can mean the difference between life and death for the people we help.

In return for your service to the citizens of Lancaster County, SC, volunteer firefighters are eligible for a number of benefits. These include:

State income tax benefits (V.I.P. Program)
Free annual physicals
Membership in the South Carolina State Firefighters' Association
Free accident insurance
Death and injury benefits
Educational opportunities
Tuition reimbursement
Free equipment and training
Length of service awards program
Special achievement awards
Annual incentive awards
Many intangible benefits, such as the camaraderie of your fellow firefighters and the satisfaction of serving your community
For more information on the benefits available to volunteer firefighters, call Lancaster County Fire Rescue at 803-283-8888.

Volunteer Requirements
Due to the nature of the work you'll be doing as a volunteer firefighter, there are requirements to join your local fire station.

Be at least 18 years old. There is no maximum age. However, there are duties with fewer physical demands (such as on-scene support and administration) for our older volunteers. There are also opportunities for persons under age 18. For more information on our junior firefighters program, call 803-283-8888.
Be in good health. Your required physical condition is relative to the duties you'll be performing.
Be of sound moral character.
Be prepared and willing to serve in a position of trust and responsibility, both to your community and your fellow firefighters.
Our volunteers tend to be people with a high level of care and concern for their communities. Teamwork is the cornerstone of what we do, so you should be comfortable working as part of a team. You should also enjoy challenges and learning new things.

04/28/2026

Lancaster County will still remain in a burning ban despite the ban being lifted in a dozen counties.

04/27/2026

Free training provided. Help your community. For. More information call 803-313-8094.

04/24/2026

State wide burn ban is still in effect.

04/20/2026

Volunteer Firefighters needed!!! Stop by the first or third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM. For more information on joining come by 114 Tram Road, Lancaster.

04/16/2026

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.

Shareable release:https://www.scfc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Advisory-StateForestersBurningBan-20260416.pdf