Rock Hill Fire

08/16/2026

Rock Hill Fire Department has received a request for assistance through SC State Fire’s Firefighter Mobilization Program in response to a commercial structure fire in Winnsboro, Fairfield County.

Our department has been approved to assist and has deployed an Engine Company, along with a Battalion Chief serving as the supervisor.

We are proud to support our fellow firefighters and communities across South Carolina when the call for assistance comes.

08/14/2026

The Rock Hill Fire Department would like to recognize our own Firefighter Dennis Wagner for his continued dedication and support of Great Lakes Burn Camp for Kids.

FF Wagner has been a camp counselor with the program for many years, but most recently spent last week during the annual camp. He selflessly gives his time and energy to support children who have experienced burn injuries. The camp is located in the area where FF Wagner is originally from, making his involvement especially meaningful.

Thank you, FF Wagner, for your commitment to these children and for representing the Rock Hill Fire Department so well. We are proud to have you on our team!

07/24/2026

🚨 Promotion Announcement 🚨

The Rock Hill Fire Department is proud to announce the promotion of Lieutenant Joshua Salay to the rank of Captain.

Today, Captain Salay was joined by Chief Officers, family, and fellow firefighters as he received his new badge during a badge pinning ceremony. He has been assigned to Engine 4 on B Shift.

Please join us in congratulating Captain Salay on this well-earned promotion and wishing him continued success in his new role! 🎉

07/22/2026

✅REPAIRS COMPLETE 4:15pm✅ All repairs are complete on Little St @ Carolina Ave. Thank you for your patience as our crews worked to safely repair all damages!

⚠️LINE STRIKE⚠️ 3rd party damage to a gas line in has occurred near the intersection of Little St @ Carolina Ave, which may impact local traffic. The damage occurred within an active work zone where road closures are already in place as part of the ongoing project.

Emergency response & repair personnel are on-site — please use caution when driving in the area. The smell of natural gas may be present during repairs — this is expected and our crews will monitor the situation until the line is secured and all gas is contained. Thank you!

07/06/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Our Newly Promoted Members! 🎉

The Rock Hill Fire Department is proud to recognize the dedicated members who have been promoted over the past six months. These promotions reflect their hard work, professionalism, and commitment to serving both our department and the Rock Hill community.

Promotions effective May 4, 2026:
• Firefighter II Jesse Amentler (not pictured)
• Firefighter II Nicholas Bevilacqua
• Firefighter II Zach Bourque (not pictured)
• Firefighter II Jacob Crosby
• Firefighter II Blake Dunlap (not pictured)
• Firefighter II Hunter Oliver
• Firefighter II Aiden Peters

Congratulations to each of these members on these well-deserved achievements. We are grateful for your continued dedication, leadership, and service, and we look forward to seeing the positive impact you'll make in your new roles.

07/06/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Our Newly Promoted Members! 🎉

The Rock Hill Fire Department is proud to recognize the dedicated members who have been promoted over the past six months. These promotions reflect their hard work, professionalism, and commitment to serving both our department and the Rock Hill community.

Promotions effective May 4, 2026:
• Captain Joshua Oakes
• Lieutenant Brent Beumel
• Lieutenant Anthony Dodson (not pictured)
• Lieutenant Curtis Greenway
• Engineer Mykel Ferguson
• Engineer Briston Gordon (not pictured)
• Engineer Brett McManus

Congratulations to each of these members on these well-deserved achievements. We are grateful for your continued dedication, leadership, and service, and we look forward to seeing the positive impact you'll make in your new roles.

07/06/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Our Newly Promoted Members! 🎉

The Rock Hill Fire Department is proud to recognize the dedicated members who have been promoted over the past six months. These promotions reflect their hard work, professionalism, and commitment to serving both our department and the Rock Hill community.

Promotions effective December 29, 2025:
• Captain Chad Lear
• Captain Pablo Martinez
• Engineer Brandon Hearsey (not pictured)
• Engineer Michael Hirst
• Engineer DJ Turney

Promotion effective February 23, 2026:
• Battalion Chief Graham Mendenhall

Congratulations to each of these members on these well-deserved achievements. We are grateful for your continued dedication, leadership, and service, and we look forward to seeing the positive impact you'll make in your new roles.

07/04/2026

07/04/2026

🚒 🇺🇸 Happy 4th of July from the Rock Hill Fire Department! 🇺🇸 🚒