Oconee County Emergency Services

09/29/2026

Congratulations to Andrew Wilbanks -Oconee County Emergency Services, Lexi Thomason -Prisma, Jeff Tollison- Walhalla Rescue, Jamie Tollison- Walhalla Rescue, Kerrie Patterson-Westminster Rescue, Peyton Ellenburg- Keowee Fire, and Miles Snoddy-Oconee County Emergency Services on completing their EMT class.

Congratulations to Jamie Tollison for having the highest GPA in the class!

09/28/2026

09/26/2026

Put your preparedness skills into action! Whether you’re training, volunteering, or helping your community prepare, today is all about service and readiness.

09/25/2026

Training is at the heart of the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) programs in South Carolina.

CERT volunteers gain the knowledge and hands-on skills needed to prepare for emergencies, assist their neighbors, and support first responders when disasters strike. Every training strengthens both the volunteer and the community.

09/24/2026

CERT is built on action.

For years, Community Emergency Response Team volunteers in South Carolina have stepped up to help their neighbors before, during, and after disasters. From training to deployment, every backpack represents a volunteer ready to serve when it matters most.

09/23/2026

It's Wear Your Green Wednesday!

Show your CERT pride by wearing green today! Whether it's your CERT vest, T-shirt, or favorite green gear, snap a photo and tag us so we can celebrate with you.

09/23/2026

Congratulations to Lieutenant Michael Hunnicutt on his graduation from the SC Chief Fire Officer Program hosted by the SC State Association of Fire Chiefs. 230 fire chiefs and chief officers from all across South Carolina have completed this program over the last 4 years.

09/22/2026

With su***de awareness month winding down, we just wanted to remind you to reach out if you need help. Let someone be there for you. I promise they would rather help you through the darkness than to lose you to it.

09/22/2026

Prepared communities start with prepared people.

We are recognizing the impact CERT volunteers make across South Carolina by strengthening neighborhoods, supporting emergency response efforts, and promoting disaster preparedness.

Thank you to every CERT volunteer for your dedication to serving others.

09/21/2026

In honor of CERT week, I would like to recognize the Oconee County CERT folks. Some of their members have won multiple State level awards for their service over the past few years. It has been an honor to serve with these folks. Whenever we needed them, they have answered the call. Thank you, CERT members, for your dedication to your communities.