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12 February 2008

 

LLR's Division of Fire & Life Safety, South Carolina Fire Academy, in cooperation with the US Department of Homeland Security, Office of Domestic Preparedness, is pleased to announce nine FREE Fire Act Grant workshops. The workshop is designed to assist the fire service with applying for next years Fire Act Grants. Grant application timelines have not been announced as of this date.

Registration for the workshops are limited and on a first-come, first-serve basis. You may register by calling Cindy Brazell at 803-896-9871 or via e-mail at brazelc@llr.sc.gov .

For further information on workshop schedules and locations please download the complete information packet.

12 February 2008

 

NVFC Offers Scholarships for Junior Firefighters, Grants for Departments
(Applications Due May 15)

The NVFC is offering $100,000 in scholarships and grants to junior firefighters and their fire departments through its National Junior Firefighter Program.
The application and criteria for the competitive scholarships will be available on the NVFC web site
at www.nvfc.org/juniors no later than April 1. The deadline for applications is May 15.

Attached is a press release that offers more details

29 January 2008

For Immediate Release

The South Carolina State Firefighters’ Association seeks applications for the position of Executive Director. The Executive Director manages the functions of the 16,000 member organization through the administration of a 1.5 million dollar budget under the limited supervision of an 11 member executive committee. The Association seeks a highly motivated, self disciplined person to direct its wide ranging operation. Interested persons may obtain further information and a position description at www.scfirefighters.org.

To apply, resumes and a professional vitae should be supplied prior to 5pm EST on February 29, 2008 addressed to: Executive Director Search Committee SC State Firefighters’ Association PO Box 211725 Columbia, SC 29221. EOE

Download Position Description Document (22.3K)

13 December 2007

 

Exhibitor Documentation and Forms for the 2008 South Carolina Fire-Rescue Conference, being held July 14-20, 2008
in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina are now available online.

Please visit our Exhibitor Section of the "2008 SC Fire-Rescue Conference" area of the website.

30 November 2007

Available For Sale:



"Charleston 9" Memorial Firefighter Flag

On October 10, 2007, this flag was dedicated as the official memorial flag of the Charleston Fire Department.

This symbol is known as the “Charleston 9” Memorial Firefighter Flag. The South Carolina State Firefighter’s Association Endowment, a 501(c)(3) organization, will receive all proceeds from the purchase of the “Charleston 9” Memorial Firefighter Flag.

For more information about the “Charleston 9” Memorial Firefighter Flag or to purchase a flag - please click here

The Executive Committee of the South Carolina State Firefighters' Association has accepted the resignation of its Executive Director, Jim Bowie, effective September 26, 2007. During his over 30 years of dedication to the fire service, Jim has been instrumental in many positive and progressive developments for the benefit of everyone in South Carolina. The Executive Committee, on behalf of its 16,000 members, thanks Jim for his service and wish him well.

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Official T-shirt of the 2007 SC Fire-Rescue Conference.

Made of durable cotton in adult sizes S - 4X

T-Shirts are $15.00 each or 3 for $30.00 - Shipping/Handling is $5.00 per order

Available Sizes: S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL & XXXXL

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