Landrum Area Fire and Rescue District

Protecting Neighbors

Commission Meeting — November 27, 2023

The regular monthly meeting of the Landrum Area Fire and Rescue District Commission will be Monday, November 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
November 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
    • October Regular Meeting Minutes
  • Public Comments* ‐‐ Items on the Agenda (30-minute total limit on public comment)
  • Treasurer’s Report
    • Consideration and Action on October Financials
  • Fire Chief’s Report
    • Committee Reports
  • Old Business
    • Update on Fairwinds Road Substation – Pinned Agenda Item
    • Truck Loan Update
    • Morris Business Solutions Update
    • Personnel Manual Form Updates
  • New Business
    • December Meeting
  • Executive Session
    • Pursuant to Section 30-4-70(a)(1) for the discussion of employment of an employee.

**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 November 22, 2023 at 5:37 p.m.)

Approach of windy, dry weather brings elevated risk of wildfire

COLUMBIA—South Carolina Forestry Commission officials are cautioning the public to be especially vigilant against wildfire as a strong cold front moves across the state today, bringing with it higher winds and even drier air.

The incoming dry air mass, combined with gusts up to 25 mph, will increase the wildfire danger in much of the state, especially in the northern half, which is already experiencing a moderate drought. The low relative humidity associated with the rapidly moving front is of particular concern, as it will cause fine fuels like grass, straw, and leaves to dry out even more. The dry fuels combined with the expected winds will lead to much greater potential for outdoor fires to escape easily and spread rapidly Wednesday and Thursday.

SCFC Fire Chief Darryl Jones recommends postponing any planned outdoor debris burns until the current conditions abate. “This is a busy time of year for burning, especially in more rural areas, with people cleaning up their yards from all the leaves and branches falling,” he said. “But with the lack of rain we’ve had, the sudden drop in relative humidity and especially the increased winds in the forecast, we really want people to be as safe as possible, preferably holding off burning for the next couple of days.”

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. Not burning when conditions are hazardous is also a proper precaution.

State law requires that citizens in 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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Commission Meeting — October 23, 2023

The regular monthly meeting of the Landrum Area Fire and Rescue District Commission will be Monday, October 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
October 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
    • Consideration and Action on September Regular Meeting Minutes
  • Public Comments* ‐‐ Items on the Agenda (30-minute total limit on public comment)
  • Treasurer’s Report
    • Consideration and Action on October Financials
  • Fire Chief’s Report
    • Committee Reports
  • Old Business
    • Update on Fairwinds Road Substation – Pinned Agenda Item
    • Truck Loan Update
    • Morris Business Solutions Update
    • Personnel Manual Form Updates
  • New Business
    • None
  • 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 October 19, 2023 at 3:26 p.m.)

Commission Meeting — September 25, 2023

The regular monthly meeting of the Landrum Area Fire and Rescue District Commission will be Monday, September 25, 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
September 25, 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
    • August Regular Meeting Minutes
  • Public Comments* ‐‐ Items on the Agenda (30 minute total limit on public comment)
  • Treasurer’s Report
    • Consideration and Action on September Financials
  • Fire Chief’s Report
    • Committee Reports
  • Old Business
    • Update on Fairwinds Road Substation – Pinned Agenda Item
    • Truck Loan Update
  • New Business
    • Morris Business Solutions – John Morris
    • Personnel Manual Form Updates
    • Memorandum of Understanding with State Guard
    • Financial Services Proposal
  • 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 September 21, 2023 at 12:01 p.m.)

Landrum Area Fire and Rescue District to Remember Anniversary of 9/11 Attacks

On Monday, September 11, 2023, the Landrum Area Fire and Rescue District will conduct its annual observance of the September 11, 2001 terror attacks against the United States.

This year’s observance will take place at the Landrum Depot at 6:00 p.m.

For planning purposes, the event’s agenda* is below.

  • Raising and Arch of the American Flag by Campobello and Inman City Ladder Trucks
  • Presentation of Colors by Polk County Memorial Honor Guard
  • Pledge of Allegiance
  • National Anthem
  • Prayer
  • Welcome – Bob Briggs, Mayor
  • Guest Speaker – Steve Boehm, FDNY (Ret.)
  • Guest Speaker- Rusty Clevenger, Spartanburg County Coroner
  • Bell Ceremony – Striking the Four Fives (Firing of Rifles and Taps presented by Polk County Memorial Honor Guard)
  • “God Bless America”
  • Prayer
  • Conclusion of Memorial Service

The Landrum Area Fire and Rescue District extends a special thanks to all first responders across the nation who place their lives in harm’s way every day to protect their friends and neighbors.

* The Landrum Area Fire and Rescue District reserves the right to make changes in the event agenda pending unforeseen circumstances.

** In case of inclement weather, attendees will be directed to a nearby alternate location.

*** A quorum of the Landrum Area Fire and Rescue District may be present.

 

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