Anderson County Fire Department

210 McGee Road
Anderson SC 29625
Phone 864-260-4016

On behalf of the entire Anderson County Fire Commission, welcome our website. For more than 40 years this countywide system has worked to provide the citizens of Anderson County with the best fire protection possible. Please take a moment to read the history of our fire system on the homepage of our website.

Currently, the task of fire protection is accomplished by more than 850 volunteer firefighters responding from 28 stations throughout the county. These dedicated firefighters along with the Headquarters staff responded to over 4000 emergency calls in 2006. Our current fleet of apparatus consists of 61 engines, 28 tankers, 30 grass trucks, 3 ladder trucks, and numerous service vehicles. We are always looking for folks who are willing to volunteer their time to become part of the Anderson County Fire Service. If you would like to get more information please contact our Headquarters at 260-4016 at anytime or just stop by and see us at 210 McGee Road. We would like to give you a tour of our facility.

Again, thank you for visiting our website. If we can be of any assistance to you, please do not hesitate to contact us by clicking on the divisions tab on our homepage.

Billy Gibson
Anderson County Fire Chief

The Anderson County Fire Department, the Anderson County Firefighters for Burned Children Aluminum Can Fund, the Anderson, Belton, Honea Path, and Williamston Fire Departments are sponsoring a canned food drive to benefit local charities. Folks can drop off canned goods at any Anderson County Fire Station on Saturday January 17th from 8-1 pm. These donations will be distributed to local food banks. Please help us as we help those less fortunate in our county.

History of the Anderson County Volunteer Fire System

PURPOSE OF HISTORY: To inform the citizens of Anderson County of the growth and value of their tax dollars as it applies to the Anderson County Fire System and to help them realize the Contribution made by a special group of people, the

Worst Firefighting Loss Since 9/11

CHARLESTON, S.C. -- South Carolina's governor has ordered state flags lowered to half-staff in honor of the nine firefighters who died in a fire at a furniture warehouse in Charleston.

CHARLESTON, S.C.-- Charleston Mayor Joe Riley said it's hard to understand the magnitude of loss after nine firefighters died in a blaze at a furniture store Monday night.
Riley said the firefighters were "brave, heroic, courageous" and died carrying out their duties.
The bodies were taken to the Medical University of South Carolina for positive identification. Riley said the names will be released after the identities are confirmed.
Two employees were rescued from the blaze, which started about 7 o'clock Monday night at the Sofa Super Store and warehouse.
Riley called the loss of so many firefighters "unbelievable."
The mayor said there is no indication of arson. He said it appears to have started in a storage area in the back of the store.
State and federal officials are investigating.

-Associated Press