Landrum Area Fire and Rescue District

Protecting Neighbors

Commission Meeting — March 28, 2022

The regular monthly meeting of the Landrum Area Fire and Rescue District Commission will be Monday, March 28, 2022 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 28, 2022 — 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
  • Approval of February Minutes
  • Public Comments* ‐‐ Items on the Agenda (30 Minute Total Limit on Public Comment)
  • Treasurer’s Report
    • March Financials
  • Fire Chief’s Report
    • Committee Reports
  • Legislative Report
  • Old Business
    • Update on Fairwinds Road Substation – Pinned Agenda Item
    • Consideration and possible action regarding Purchasing and Procurement Policy
    • Update regarding hand-held radios at Landrum Middle School
  • New Business
    • Apparatus Committee Report
    • Consideration and possible action regarding ACH Alerts on Operating Account
    • Consideration and possible action regarding Rescue 11 Fundraiser
    • 2022 Scholarship Program
  • 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 25, 2022 at 2:07 p.m.)

Commission Meeting — February 28, 2022

The regular monthly meeting of the Landrum Area Fire and Rescue District Commission will be Monday, February 28, 2022 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 28, 2022 — 6:00 p.m.
Location: The LAFRD Station
200 N. Trade Ave
Landrum, SC 29356

Prior to Meeting: Administer Oath of Office to Scott Owens

  • Invocation
  • Pledge of Allegiance
  • Notification of Meeting Postings in Accordance with State Law
  • Approval of January 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
  • Legislative Report
  • Old Business
    • Substation on Fairwinds Road (Next Steps)
    • Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Ethics Policy
  • New Business
    • Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Hand-held Radios at Landrum Middle School
  • 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 25, 2022 at 4:44 p.m.)

Commission Meeting — January 24, 2022

The regular monthly meeting of the Landrum Area Fire and Rescue District Commission will be Monday, January 24, 2022 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 24, 2022 — 6:00 p.m.
Location: The LAFRD Station
200 N. Trade Ave
Landrum, SC 29356

  • Invocation
  • Pledge of Allegiance
  • Administer Oath of Office to Newly Elected Commissioners
  • Election of Commission Officers
  • Notification of Meeting Postings in Accordance with State Law
  • Approval of November Minutes
  • Public Comments* ‐‐ Items on the Agenda (30 Minute Total Limit on Public Comment)
  • Treasurer’s Report
    • December/January Financials
  • Fire Chief’s Report
    • 2021 Year-end Report
  • Legislative Report
  • Old Business
    • Substation on Fairwinds Road (Next Steps)
  • New Business
    • Approval of 2022 Standing Meeting Dates
  • 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 21, 2022 at 2:57 p.m.)

SC Forestry Commission Urging Vigilance Against Wildfire this Weekend

COLUMBIA — Against the backdrop of an exceptionally dry fall so far, with the months of October and November surpassing both their five- and 10-year averages for wildfires, the South Carolina Forestry Commission is encouraging citizens and landowners to exercise extreme caution when burning yard debris and/or conducting prescribed burns.

“Even though we’re not experiencing extremely low relative humidities or high winds, the higher-than-usual temperatures and long-term drying we’ve experienced in the last few weeks do spark concern about the potential for increased wildfire ignitions,” said Darryl Jones, SCFC Fire Chief. “And with this coming weekend forecasted to be atypically warm with highs in the 70s, many people will be doing things outside like cleaning up their yards and burning debris. The potential for some of those fires to escape is higher than usual at this time.”

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.

“Just because this weekend is unseasonably warm – even spring-like in terms of temperature – there’s no reason for people to be any less cautious with fire,” said Jones. “As always, we want people who plan to burn to be prepared, respect the weather and never leave a fire unattended for any reason or for any amount of time.”

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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Landrum Area Fire and Rescue District Receives Grant from Williams

The Landrum Area Fire and Rescue District was recently selected to receive a grant from Williams to support the critical work of the Distict.

Chief Warren Ashmore announced the grant award during the District’s monthly commission meeting on October 25. “We’re honored to receive this grant from Williams. They have been a supportive corporate partner and continue to recognize how our ‘neighbors helping neighbors’ mindset helps us fulfill our mission in and around the Landrum community.”

Williams is a natural gas infrastructure company that handles 30% of the natural gas in the United States that is used every day to heat homes, cook food and generate electricity.

Pam Hilsman, chair of the Landrum Area Fire and Rescue District Commission echoed Chief Ashmore. “Our friends and families see each day what the first responders of the Landrum Area Fire and Rescue District do to keep them safe. We are extremely appreciative to know that recognition has gone far outside the boundaries of our district and that Williams has seen our personnel’s dedication through their lens.”

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About the Landrum Area Fire and Rescue District

The Landrum Area Fire and Rescue District was created on June 3, 2015 by Act 48 of the South Carolina General Assembly to address evolving fire and emergency needs of the coverage area of the former Landrum Fire Department that included the incorporated City of Landrum, a contract area in Spartanburg County outside (but adjacent to) the city, and approximately 22% of the Foothills Fire Service Area in Greenville County. The district was created to transition from a part-time paid department relying primarily on volunteers to a full-time paid staff of fire fighters with emergency response personnel augmented by volunteers. For more information about the Landrum Area Fire and Rescue District, visit www.LandrumFire.com.

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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

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