Pageland Fire Department

03/27/2026

Total Burn Ban in Place!! Do Not engage in ANY outdoor burning at this time! Tickets and fines can be issued to those who fail to heed these warnings.

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

03/26/2026

Please refrain from ANY outdoor burning!

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

03/21/2026

03/21/2026

Yesterday evening at approximately 6:10 PM, Pageland Fire Department was dispatched to Aalberts Integrated for a reported fire inside the building. Highpoint Fire District and Sandhill Fire Department responded automatic aid.

Upon arrival, firefighters reported a large, multi-story manufacturing facility with heavy smoke coming from the roof. Pageland Engine 2 requested additional assistance from Lanes Creek Fire Department and the Monroe Fire Department HazMat Team and Quint 2. The Lancaster County HazMat Team was requested later in the incident.

Firefighters met with building maintenance and determined that a pit beneath a machine was on fire. Due to the suspected water reactive materials involved, the incident was treated as a hazardous materials situation, and no water was used during extinguishment efforts.

Sandhill Ladder 1 and Monroe Quint 2 were positioned for exposure protection and to provide roof access.

Firefighters, along with building maintenance, worked to secure all power, gas, and air to the affected machine. Once utilities were secured, fire conditions began to improve.

After the arrival of sufficient Hazardous Materials resources, crews determined that the fire was caused by a ruptured hydraulic line. Once it was confirmed that no hazardous materials were actively burning, dry chemical extinguishers were used to bring the fire under control.

Once extinguishment was complete, the building was turned back over to facility maintenance and management.

Incidents of this scale highlight the importance of teamwork, coordination, and communication in achieving a successful outcome. We greatly appreciate the assistance of all responding agencies, as well as our partners in 911 dispatch and law enforcement for their support during this incident.

03/18/2026

At approximately 9:45 AM today, Pageland Fire Department and Sandhill Fire Department responded automatic aid to assist Highpoint Fire District with a reported structure fire on Highway 9 outside of Pageland.

Pageland Engine 2 arrived on scene to find a single-wide mobile home with heavy smoke showing. Crews quickly deployed an attack handline and initiated fire suppression, along with search and rescue operations, while additional firefighters established a water supply.

During the search of the smoke-filled residence, firefighters located several pets still inside. A total of one cat and three dogs were safely removed from the home.

The fire was brought under control within approximately 10 minutes. Crews remained on scene to conduct overhaul operations to ensure all hotspots were extinguished. Once operations were complete, all units cleared the scene and returned to service.

02/09/2026

Are you a resident of the Town of Pageland? Do you need smoke alarms? Do you have questions about smoke alarms? Drop us a line at [email protected]

02/09/2026

Strong Heart! Smart Choices! Better Life!

02/04/2026

The Town of Pageland has received official notice that $5.512 million in federal funding for our Multipurpose Public Safety Facility was signed into law yesterday by President Donald J. Trump as part of the FY26 federal appropriations package.

This funding was secured through the leadership of Senator Lindsey Graham and Congressman Russell Fry as part of the third FY26 South Carolina spending package. The Town of Pageland sincerely thanks both for their support and advocacy.

The funding will support construction of a new public safety facility that will:

• Consolidate police, fire, rescue, and municipal court operations
• Serve as a designated Emergency Operations Center
• Include a helicopter landing pad for emergency response
• Be located within a federally designated Opportunity Zone
• Support our growing community and prepare Pageland for long-term growth

This investment strengthens public safety, emergency preparedness, and infrastructure capacity for Pageland and the surrounding region.

Additional updates will be shared with the public soon.

01/30/2026

Please be safe when heating your home during these extermely low temperatures

01/21/2026

🚨 Winter Weather Safety Reminder 🚨

❄️ Icy conditions and winter weather are expected to move in this weekend. Please take extra precautions to keep yourself and others safe.

🚗 Travel Safely
• Slow down and increase following distance
• Watch for black ice, especially on bridges and shaded roads
• Avoid unnecessary travel if conditions worsen

🏠 At Home
• Use caution on steps, driveways, and sidewalks
• Keep walkways clear and well-lit
• Use space heaters safely and keep them away from anything flammable

🔥 Fire Safety
• Never use ovens or grills to heat your home
• Check smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
• Have a safe heating plan

📞 Emergency Preparedness
• Keep phones charged
• Have blankets, flashlights, and extra supplies ready
• Call 911 only for true emergencies

Stay warm, stay safe, and look out for your neighbors. We’re always here if you need us.

12/05/2025

November Call Totals: 18 calls

3 Structure Fires
5 Smoke / Fire Alarms
1 Lift Assist
3 MVA's
3 Unconscious Persons
1 Traumatic Injury
1 Odor investigation
1 utility infrastruture firel