09/13/2026
The 200 Club honors the life and sacrifice of Firefighter Stuart Hardy of the Burton Fire Department, whose Last Alarm was September 13, 2015.
Before beginning his career in the fire service, Firefighter Hardy proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps as a Diesel and Hydraulic Mechanic at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort. Following his honorable discharge, he pursued his dream of becoming a firefighter. After graduating from the South Carolina Fire Academy, Stuart began serving with Burton Fire District as a Firefighter. He also completed his EMT training in July 2015 and received his certification in August of that year.
On September 13, 2015, Firefighter Hardy responded to a motor vehicle collision in Burton while on duty. After assessing those involved in the crash, he collapsed while retrieving equipment from his unit. He had only been living his dream of being a firefighter for about a year, but in that short time, he made a lasting difference in his community, his department, and the lives of those he touched.
Firefighter Hardy was a beloved husband, father, Marine, and Firefighter/EMT with the Burton Fire District. We extend our continued support to his wife, Nicole, and their three daughters.
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