Lockhart Volunteer Fire Department

06/01/2026

04/17/2026

The Union County Sheriff's Office and Union County Coroner's Office are investigating a possible drowning in the Lockhart community earlier this morning.

04/01/2026

Congratulations to all Lockhart Firefighters for making it 4 in a roll for Fire Safe SC.

Congratulations to all the others in the state for earning the Fire Safe for SC.

03/24/2026

Attention all Union County Citizens:

SC Forestry Commission issuing statewide Red Flag Fire Alert, effective immediately

COLUMBIA—The South Carolina Forestry Commission is issuing a statewide Red Flag Fire Alert, effective immediately until further notice.

The alert is being issued to strongly discourage people from burning outdoors when weather conditions present an elevated risk of wildfire. In addition to drought intensifying from a lack of significant rainfall, forecasts are calling for higher winds, low humidities and no precipitation in the foreseeable future.

A Red Flag Fire Alert does not prohibit outdoor burning, provided that all other state and local regulations are followed, but the Forestry Commission uses the alert to strongly encourage citizens to voluntarily postpone any such burning until the alert is lifted. Because current weather conditions are very conducive to fires escaping easily and spreading rapidly, anyone considering outdoor burning should take extra precautions if they still choose to burn under a Red Flag.

“The combination of dangerous conditions and dry fuels we’re going to see statewide for the next several days all add up to an elevated wildfire risk, and any fire that ignites is likely to burn intensely and spread rapidly,” said SCFC Fire Chief Darryl Jones. “With this alert, we’re asking people to respect the weather and hold off from burning outdoors until the weather improves. If you have burned recently, we encourage you to monitor the burn area to make sure the dry conditions don’t cause it to rekindle.”

Adding to the danger, particularly in the western part of the state, are the heavy fuel loads that remain in our forests from Hurricane Helene. Not only can these downed, drying trees and other fuels act as kindling, increasing the risk of wildfire ignition and spread, but they also are likely to impede firefighters’ access, adversely impacting response capability.

Although a Red Flag Fire Alert does not ban outdoor burning, it does trigger certain county or local ordinances that restrict outdoor fires, so residents should contact their local fire departments to check whether such restrictions apply in their areas. The alert will remain in effect until lifted by the Commission, whose fire managers will continuously monitor the situation.

Shareable link:https://www.scfc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Advisory-RedFlagFireAlert-260324.pdf

02/09/2026

Around 1422 this afternoon Lockhart Fire Department was dispatched to a grass and woods fire off Mt Tabor Church Road. Upon our arrival fire was spreading fast towards a large power line and close to a structure. With a quick response from Lockhart Fire Department we was able to control it till aid arrived. Once Kelly-Kelton and Jonesville Brush trucks arrived we was able to knock fire out. Monarch Fire Department assisted in supplying water for our brush trucks.

From Lockhart Fire Department thank you to each department that help with putting fire out along with help from others that showed up. No injuries reported and all went home safe.

02/06/2026

We’ve always known he was the best 👨‍🚒. Congrats Chief!

01/28/2026

01/25/2026

Lockhart residents:

Throughout the hours of the night, we had a staffed fired house containing Asst. Chief Smallwood, FF Rumfelt, and Board Member Rash. They were and are prepared for the winter weather. We thank each of you for your dedication to the citizens of Lockhart!

01/25/2026

As the Union County Emergency Manager, I want to publicly thank our Emergency Management/ E911 crews for being at the Emergency Operations Center throughout the night monitoring conditions across the county during the winter storm. Your dedication, situational awareness, and commitment to public safety ensured we were and are prepared to respond as conditions changed. Long hours and behind-the-scenes work like this often go unseen, but it makes a real difference for our community. I’m proud of this team and grateful for the service you provide to Union County. ❄️🚨

01/24/2026