Landrum Area Fire and Rescue District

Protecting Neighbors

In Memoriam — Chief Joe Williams

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of former Landrum Fire Chief Joe Williams.

Chief Williams passed away at 2:10 a.m. on Monday, October 19, 2020. He began his fire service career as a fire fighter at Green Creek Fire Department in North Carolina and joined the Landrum Fire Department in 1970 — faithfully serving his community for 38 years before retiring.

In his service to Landrum, Joe held the position of Fire Chief from 1980 through 1986 and again from 1990 through 1993.

After his retirement, Joe and his wife Judy moved to Boiling Springs, SC where he served as a commissioner for the Boiling Springs Fire Department from 2007-2015.

The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 23, 2020 at Boiling Springs First Baptist Church. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 a.m. and will be conducted by Dr. Hank Williams. Following the service, a processional will escort Joe back to Evergreen Columbarium in Landrum for his entombment.

Arrangements are being handled by the Petty Funeral Home in Landrum, and his obituary is available HERE.

Joe Williams served the fire service well, and he will be greatly missed. His leadership was well-respected and his dedication unwavering. Our condolences go out to his family and friends.

 

Landrum Area Fire and Rescue District Offering Winter 2020 CWP Course

The Landrum Area Fire and Rescue District continues its tradition of conducting a Concealed Weapons Permit (CWP) course for members of our community.

This CWP course will take place on Saturday, December 12, 2020.

Landrum Fire and Rescue Investigator/Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office Investigator Chris Jenkins will conduct the course.

Investigator Jenkins is instrumental in implementing this portion of the District’s Community Risk Reduction (CRR) program.

Anyone interested in participating in this course and earning a valid South Carolina CWP should call the District at (864) 457-3101 and leave a message for Investigator Chris Jenkins who will provide all necessary information and instruction.

 

August 2020 — The Month in Review

The Landrum Area Fire and Rescue District provides a review of activity in the District for August 2020.

Incident Categories
Motor Vehicle Accidents 5
Fire/Smoke Alarms 4
Medical Calls 27
Other 4
Trash/Woods/Grass Fire 0
Structure Fires — Business 1
Structure Fires — Residential 2
Structure Fires — Outside Building 1
Lines Down/Arcing 0
Vehicle Fires 0
Hazmat/Leaks/Odors 1
Cave-Ins/Extrication (Not MVA) 0
TOTAL 45

 

Commission Meeting — September 28, 2020

The regular monthly meeting of the Landrum Area Fire and Rescue District Commission will be Monday, September 28, 2020 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 28, 2020 — 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 August Minutes
  • Public Comments* ‐‐ Items on the Agenda (30 Minute Total Limit on Public Comment)
  • Old Business
    • PEBA Update
  • Treasurer’s Report
    • August Financials
  • Fire Chief’s Report
  • New Business
    • None
  • Executive Session pursuant to Section 30-4-70(a)(5) of the Code of Laws of South Carolina for the purpose of discussing matters relating to the proposed location, expansion, or the provision of services encouraging location or expansion of industries or other businesses in the area served by the public body.

**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 Balance of Time Unused from First Comment Period.)
  • Commissioners’ Comments
  • Closing Remarks
  • Adjourn

(Notices and Agendas Posted Online on September 25, 2020 at 10:57 a.m.)

Landrum Area Fire and Rescue District to Remember 19th Anniversary of 9/11 Attacks

On Friday, September 11, 2020, 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 1:00 p.m.

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

  • Bagpipe Processional – Art Davis “Amazing Grace”
  • Presentation of the Colors
  • Pledge of Allegiance and National Anthem
  • Posting the Colors
  • Welcome: Mayor Bob Briggs; City of Landrum
  • Speakers: Steve Boehm; FDNY and Chief Kris Ahler; Landrum Police Department
  • Lighting of Remembrance Candles
  • Prayer
  • Dove Release Ceremony; L. J. Meyers
  • Bagpipe Recessional – Art Davis “Going Home”

The Landrum Area Fire and Rescue District asks that individuals exhibiting any symptoms of COVID-19 or who have been in close contact with anyone infected with COVID-19 to please not attend the event in person. For members of the public who attend the observance, please practice social-distancing, and consider DHEC’s guidelines urging the wearing of facemasks.

The Landrum Area Fire and Rescue District wishes to offer a special thanks to each of the afternoon’s event participants, the Town of Campobello Fire Department, the City of Inman Fire Department, and 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.

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