Landrum Area Fire and Rescue District

Protecting Neighbors

Commission Meeting — March 27, 2023

The regular monthly meeting of the Landrum Area Fire and Rescue District Commission will be Monday, March 27, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at the Landrum Area Fire and Rescue District Headquarters located at 200 N. Trade Avenue, Landrum, SC 29356.

Except for executive session allowed under state law, all meetings of the Landrum Area Fire and Rescue District Commission are open to the public.

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
LANDRUM AREA FIRE & RESCUE DISTRICT COMMISSION
March 27, 2023 — 6:00 p.m.
Location: The LAFRD Station
200 N. Trade Ave
Landrum, SC 29356

  • Invocation
  • Pledge of Allegiance
  • Notification of Meeting Postings in Accordance with State Law
  • Consideration and Action on Meeting Minutes
    • Consideration and possible action relating to February Regular Meeting Minutes
  • Public Comments* ‐‐ Items on the Agenda (30 Minute Total Limit on Public Comment)
  • Treasurer’s Report
    • Presentation, consideration, and possible action on March Financials
  • Fire Chief’s Report
    • Medical Response PowerPoint
    • Committee Reports
  • Legislative Report
  • Old Business
    • Update on Fairwinds Road Substation – Pinned Agenda Item
    • Consideration and possible action on recommendations relating to VFIS coverage policies
  • New Business
    • Consideration and possible action on Spartanburg County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Resolution
    • Consideration and possible action on apportionments from the Spartanburg County Treasurer’s Office
  • Executive Session
    • Pursuant to Section 30-4-70(a)(1) of the Code of Laws of South Carolina for the discussion of the appointment of a person to a public body and Section 30-4-70(a)(2) for the receipt of legal advice related to financing equipment.

**Upon returning to open session, the Commission may act on matters discussed in executive session.

  • Public Comments* ‐‐ Items Not on the Agenda (30 Minute Total Limit on Public Comment. Balance of Time Unused from First Comment Period.)
  • Commissioners’ Comments
  • Closing Remarks
  • Adjourn

(Notices and Agendas Posted Online on March 24, 2023 at 4:50 p.m.)

SC Forestry Commission Urging Vigilance Against Wildfire this Week

COLUMBIA — With forecasts calling for low relative humidity and high wind speeds across the state Tuesday and Wednesday, the South Carolina Forestry Commission is encouraging the public to exercise the utmost vigilance when conducting outdoor burns of any kind.

These conditions create a greater-than-average potential for outdoor fires to escape easily and spread rapidly, taking longer – and more of our firefighting resources – to contain and ultimately control. 

“We’ve had several dry days and have seen wildfire ignitions begin to increase,” said SCFC Fire Chief Darryl Jones. “With the dry front passing through, there will be an increased risk from conducting debris burns and prescribed burns until conditions begin to improve later this week. If you don’t have to burn over the next several days, please consider postponing burning.”

Officials from the only agency responsible for wildfire suppression in all unincorporated areas of the state are reminding the public that most wildfires are largely preventable when the proper precautions are taken. In addition to notifying the Forestry Commission before conducting any outdoor burning, those precautions include creating an adequate firebreak around the area to be burned and having enough personnel, water and equipment on hand to keep the fire under control at all times.

State law requires that citizens outside of unincorporated areas notify the Forestry Commission before burning outdoors. The notification is a quick, easy, automated process, and the toll-free numbers for each county are provided at the link below:

scfc.gov/protection/fire-burning/how-to-notify/

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Silver Checks — For The People You Care About

Launched on January 23, 2023, Silver Checks is a new service for Spartanburg County residents who live alone, are homebound, or who may benefit from a regular welfare check.

Anyone registered for Silver Checks will receive automated reach-outs at 10:00 a.m. each Monday, Wednesday, and Friday by phone, text, or email — their choice(s).

Each message will require the participant to respond indicating that they’re OK.

If they fail to respond to the initial contact and to the two initiated follow-ups that day or if they respond with a request for assistance, a volunteer will attempt to reach them personally.

Automated telephone messages will come from 864-310-7921 and texts will come from 88911.

To register yourself or your loved one for this free program, simply fill out this form: https://forms.gle/JY1cePbd2rt5EF5F6.

Commission Meeting — February 27, 2023

The regular monthly meeting of the Landrum Area Fire and Rescue District Commission will be Monday, February 27, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at the Landrum Area Fire and Rescue District Headquarters located at 200 N. Trade Avenue, Landrum, SC 29356.

Except for executive session allowed under state law, all meetings of the Landrum Area Fire and Rescue District Commission are open to the public.

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
LANDRUM AREA FIRE & RESCUE DISTRICT COMMISSION
February 27, 2023 — 6:00 p.m.
Location: The LAFRD Station
200 N. Trade Ave
Landrum, SC 29356

  • Invocation
  • Pledge of Allegiance
  • Notification of Meeting Postings in Accordance with State Law
  • Consideration and Action on Meeting Minutes
    • Approve January Regular Meeting Minutes
  • Public Comments* ‐‐ Items on the Agenda (30 Minute Total Limit on Public Comment)
  • Treasurer’s Report
    • February Financials
  • Fire Chief’s Report
    • Committee Reports
    • Potential Training Facility
  • Legislative Report
  • Old Business
    • Update on Fairwinds Road Substation – Pinned Agenda Item
  • New Business
    • VFIS Coverage – Brent Lewis, VFIS Representative
  • Public Comments* ‐‐ Items Not on the Agenda (30 Minute Total Limit on Public Comment. Balance of Time Unused from First Comment Period.)
  • Commissioners’ Comments
  • Closing Remarks
  • Adjourn

(Notices and Agendas Posted Online on February 24, 2023 at 4:44 p.m.)

Commission Meeting — January 23, 2023

The regular monthly meeting of the Landrum Area Fire and Rescue District Commission will be Monday, January 23, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at the Landrum Area Fire and Rescue District Headquarters located at 200 N. Trade Avenue, Landrum, SC 29356.

Except for executive session allowed under state law, all meetings of the Landrum Area Fire and Rescue District Commission are open to the public.

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
LANDRUM AREA FIRE & RESCUE DISTRICT COMMISSION
January 23, 2023 — 6:00 p.m.
Location: The LAFRD Station
200 N. Trade Ave
Landrum, SC 29356

  • Invocation
  • Pledge of Allegiance
  • Notification of Meeting Postings in Accordance with State Law
  • Consideration and Action on Meeting Minutes
    • Approve December Regular Meeting Minutes
  • Public Comments* ‐‐ Items on the Agenda (30 Minute Total Limit on Public Comment)
  • Treasurer’s Report
    • Approve January Financials
  • Fire Chief’s Report
    • Committee Reports
    • Year-End PowerPoint Review
  • Legislative Report
  • Executive Session
    • Pursuant to Section 30-4-70(a)(2) of the Code of Laws of South Carolina for the receipt of legal advice related to financing equipment.

**Upon returning to open session, the Commission may act on matters discussed in executive session.

  • Items Requiring a Vote Following Executive Session
    • Consideration and possible action on resolution related to equipment financing
  • Old Business
    • Update on Fairwinds Road Substation – Pinned Agenda Item
  • New Business
    • Recommended Changes to VFIS Coverage
    • Consideration and possible action on 2023 regular meeting schedule
    • Election of 2023-2024 Commission officers
  • Public Comments* ‐‐ Items Not on the Agenda (30 Minute Total Limit on Public Comment. Balance of Time Unused from First Comment Period.
  • Commissioners’ Comments
  • Closing Remarks
  • Adjourn

(Notices and Agendas Posted Online on January 20, 2023 at 4:10 p.m. Scrivener’s error corrected on January 20, 2023 at 5:08 p.m.)

We Believe…

Public safety should be government’s top priority.

The residents and businesses in our area deserve peace of mind knowing that help is always a phone call away.

Where We Are…

Landrum Area Fire & Rescue District
200 N. Trade Ave
Landrum, SC 29356
(864) 457-3101

FOR ALL EMERGENCIES, DIAL 911