Wagener Fire Department, SC

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For the third time in four years, the Wagener Fire Department is finding itself in the middle of a crisis. This comes after its fire chief and 19 firefighters left their positions.

11/14/2025

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Wagener Town Council, in Dec. 2 meeting, gave unanimous first-reading approval to an ordinance to release the town's fire department "separate" from the town.

11/14/2025

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The Fire Chief for the Wagener Fire Department has stepped down from his position.

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An investigation of the former Wagener fire chief has widened to cover more than just the overtime issues that had previously been the focus.

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Mark Redd's 2020 ouster led to a mass resignation of firefighters and a rift in the town of Wagener. And now it's sparked a lawsuit.

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Wagener Chief David Watson led the department for the past two-and-a-half years.

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WAGENER, S.C. (WJBF) – We are learning more about alleged funding and equipment issues through a source who recorded the Wagener Town Council’s executive session during their emergency …

11/13/2025

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The problems continue for the Wagener Fire Department. Two of their fire chiefs resigned Wednesday due to what they call a lack of funding and community support. Eric Middleton and Tim Watkins have now been appointed as their replacements.