McCormick County Emergency Services

06/01/2026

🚨McCormick County Emergency Services🚨

Beginning August 1st, 2026, McCormick County Emergency Services will officially transition to a 24/72 staff schedule.

This change will better support our personnel, their family, and the community we proudly serve every day. Some of the key benefits to this schedule:

✅Better work-life balance for our responders

✅Reduced fatigue during long term operations and call volume

✅Stronger Staffing consistency for the citizens of. McCormick County

✅Enhance moral, retention, and recruitment opportunities

This change reflects our ongoing commitment to strengthen Emergency Services while continuing to provide dependable EMS response coverage across McCormick County.

We are proud of the direction our department is moving and thankful for our continued support from our community.

Reach out to Sherry Domas, Director for the application and any questions you may have.

[email protected]

Office 📞: (864) 852-3012

05/25/2026

🇺🇸 Memorial Day 🇺🇸

Today, we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country and our freedom. Their courage, dedication, and selflessness will never be forgotten.

McCormick County Emergency Services would like to extend our deepest gratitude to all who gave everything in service to this nation. Because of their sacrifice, we are able to live, serve, and protect our communities each and every day.

As we spend time with family and friends this Memorial Day, let us never forget the true meaning behind the holiday.

“Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” 🇺🇸

We remember. We honor. We are forever grateful.

05/25/2026

05/24/2026

On May 22nd at approximately 2300 hours, crews from Town of McCormick VFD, Plum Branch VFD, and Sandy Branch VFD were dispatched to the McCormick County School Complex in reference to a commercial fire alarm.

The first unit arriving on scene quickly confirmed a working fire and immediately requested additional resources. Local crews worked tirelessly throughout the night to contain and battle the fire while Incident Command and Emergency Management coordinated mutual aid resources from surrounding counties.

As the incident continued to escalate, a statewide request was made for additional firefighters and equipment from departments across South Carolina. The overwhelming response and support from neighboring agencies and departments across the state played a critical role in bringing this incident under control.

We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to everyone involved throughout the night and into the following day for their hard work, professionalism, and dedication to keeping our community safe. Without the collective effort of all responding personnel, this incident could have had a much different outcome.

Thank you to all agencies, firefighters, emergency personnel, and support staff who answered the call.

McCormick County Sherrif Department
Town of McCormick Police Department
McCormick Dispatch
Parksville Fire Department
Little River Fire Department
McCormick County Roads and Bridges

Troy Fire Department
Greenwood County Fire Service
Promise Land Fire Department
Northwest Fire Department
South District Fire Department

Bethia Fire Department
Edgewood Fire Department
Sharon Fire Department
Long Cane Fire Department
Cold Springs Fire Department
Calhoun Falls Fire Department
Abbeville County Fire
Abbeville City Fire Department

Merriwether Fire Department
Calhoun County Fire Department
Oconee County Fire Department
Townsville Fire Department
Saluda Fire Department
Newberry County Emergency Services
North Augusta Public Safety
Anderson County Emergency Services
Lexington County Fire Department
South Carolina State Fire
South Carolina Emergency Management Department
SCDOT

“The true strength of the fire service is not found in equipment, but in the people willing to answer the call.”

05/23/2026

🚨 Community Notice 🚨
McCormick County residents may notice an increased presence of emergency vehicles and fire personnel in the area of the McCormick County School Complex due to a fire incident currently being addressed.
At this time, there have been NO reported injuries.
Please avoid the area if possible to allow first responders room to work safely and efficiently. We appreciate the quick response and dedication of all emergency personnel on scene.
Additional updates will be provided as information becomes available.

05/22/2026

🖤🇺🇸 McCormick County Emergency Services has lowered our flags to half-staff in honor and remembrance of the fallen officer from Greenwood Police Department.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the officer’s family, friends, and the entire Greenwood Police Department during this incredibly difficult time. The sacrifice made in service to others will never be forgotten.

We stand beside our brothers and sisters in law enforcement as they mourn the loss of one of their own.

Please continue to keep everyone affected by this tragedy in your prayers. 🇺🇸

05/22/2026

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05/21/2026

05/20/2026

05/19/2026

Smoke Advisory

McCormick County Emergency Services would like to advise the public that there are currently controlled burns taking place within portions of our county. These planned burns are being conducted by trained professionals as part of ongoing land and forest management efforts.

As a result, residents throughout the area may notice an increase in smoke and haze, especially during the morning and evening hours when smoke tends to settle closer to the ground. Depending on weather conditions and wind direction, smoke may travel into surrounding communities and reduce visibility in some locations.

Controlled burning is an important tool used to help reduce wildfire risk, remove excess vegetation, improve forest health, and maintain safer conditions throughout our area. While the smoke may be noticeable, these burns are planned, monitored, and conducted under strict safety guidelines.

Please use caution while driving in areas with reduced visibility due to smoke. Individuals with respiratory conditions, asthma, or other health concerns may also want to limit prolonged outdoor exposure while smoke remains in the area.

We appreciate the public’s understanding and patience as these operations are carried out to help keep our community and natural resources safe. We will continue to monitor conditions and provide updates if needed.