Landrum Area Fire and Rescue District

Protecting Neighbors

Operation Hope January Challenge

To kick off the new year, Operation Hope in Landrum is challenging area churches and businesses during the month of January to help stock their new food pantry.

Specifically, Operation Hope is asking for donations of canned soups, broths, and pasta-based products.

If you want to participate in the challenge and want to help Operation Hope stock their new food pantry, please drop off any of the requested items at the Landrum Area Fire and Rescue District (located at 200 N. Trade Ave, Landrum, SC 29356) by January 31.

If you have any questions, contact Chief Warren Ashmore by email at warren.ashmore@landrumfire.com or by phone at 864-457-3101.

Winter Holiday Safety 2018

Decorating the house is one of those activities that really helps set the tone for the holiday season. At our own houses, it gets us in the mood, and at other people’s houses, it’s a signal that they’re in the spirit, too.

As much fun as it is to spread joy during the season, it’s important to do it safely.

Here are a few tips we want to pass from our house to yours.

Holiday Season Safety Facts

  • One-third of home decoration fires are started by candles.
  • Two of every five decoration fires happen because decorations are placed too close to a heat source.

Holiday decorating

  • Be careful with holiday decorations.
  • Choose decorations that are flame resistant or flame retardant.
  • Keep lit candles away from decorations and other things that can burn.
  • Some lights are only for indoor or outdoor use, but not both.
  • Replace any string of lights with worn or broken cords or loose bulb connections.
  • Read manufacturer’s instructions for number of light strands to connect.
  • Use clips, not nails, to hang lights so the cords do not get damaged.
  • Keep decorations away from windows and doors.

Holiday Entertaining

  • Test your smoke alarms and tell guests about your home fire escape plan.
  • Keep children and pets away from lit candles.
  • Keep matches and lighters up high in a locked cabinet.
  • Stay in the kitchen when cooking on the stovetop.
  • Ask smokers to smoke outside.
  • Remind smokers to keep their smoking materials with them so young children do not touch them.
  • Provide large, deep ashtrays for smokers.
  • Wet cigarette butts with water before discarding.

Also, make sure to blow out lit candles when you leave a room or go to bed, and turn off all light strings and decorations before leaving home or going to bed.

To download a copy of these tips to share with family and friends, click HERE.

Source: National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Research

2018 Landrum Christmas Parade and Stroll Canceled

The 2018 Landrum Christmas Parade and Stroll, postponed until December 15, has now been cancelled.

Anticipated rain on December 15, combined with muddy conditions at Brookwood Park and snow accumulations along the parade route influenced the decision.

Another consideration was that utility companies are still in the area restoring power, so closing streets for the parade could hinder their operations.

Santa Claus will greet children at Operation Hope in downtown Landrum on December 22 from 1:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m.

The event sponsors – the Landrum Area Business Association (LABA), the Landrum Fire and Rescue District, and the City of Landrum – regret the cancellation.

November 2018 — The Month in Review

The Landrum Area Fire and Rescue District responded to a total of 46 calls for assistance during the month of November 2018.

 

 

Incident Categories
Auto Accidents 2
Fire/Smoke Alarms 4
Medical Calls 22
Other 12
Trash/Woods/Grass Fire 1
Structure Fires — Business 0
Structure Fires — Residential 5
Lines Down/Arcing 0
Vehicle Fires 0
Hazmat/Leaks/Odors 0
TOTAL 46

2018 Landrum Christmas Parade — RESCHEDULED: December 15, 2018

Due to concerns with impending winter weather, the Landrum Christmas Parade and Stroll originally scheduled for this Saturday, December 8, has been rescheduled for Saturday, December 15.

December 15 events include a stroll of downtown businesses decorated for the holiday season, a pop-up Christmas market on North Trade Avenue, and the 1:00 p.m. Christmas parade featuring Santa – who will also greet children at Brookwood Park from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

A variety of food vendors will be set-up Brookwood Park by 11:30 a.m.

Parade registrations are still available by downloading forms HERE or by contacting Warren Ashmore at Landrum Fire and Rescue (864-457-3101). Parade line-up will begin at Noon at the Landrum Depot.

Landrum Christmas Parade & Stroll Events on Saturday, December 15, 2018

  • The parade is at 1:00 p.m. (Line-up is at Noon.)
  • The downtown Stroll is all day. Merchant hours may vary.
  • The News Leader‘s Tricia Taber is this year’s grand marshal. She will ride in a horse-drawn carriage provided by Elizabeth Holzschuh of Carolina Horse and Carriage.
  • Santa will greet children at Brookwood Park from 2:00 p.m. until 3:30 p.m.
  • Food vendors at Brookwood Park will be ready to serve by 11:30 a.m. Available food items include: barbecue, drinks, hot dogs, gourmet peanuts, cotton candy, funnel cakes, fried ​​​​​Oreos, nachos and chips, and candy apples.
  • Parade-watchers cannot park on N. Trade Avenue this year. You are welcome to bring a chair or blankets. Road will close at 11:00 a.m.
  • A pop-up Christmas Market takes place on the N. Trade green along the tracks from 11:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Bridgette Sims is coordinating the market.  If you’re interested, please contact her at pinkbugllc@outlook.com. Vendor fee $20
  • Horse Carriage rides in town will be available from Carolina Horse and Carriage.

Street Closings and Parking Notes for Saturday, December 15, 2018

  • 11:00 a.m. all parked cars are to be off the street on N. Trade and from the E. Rutherford railroad tracks to Lyles until parade passes.
  • 12:00 p.m. Parade line-up starts
  • 12:30 p.m. Roads closed until parade passes
  • 12:45 p.m. Roads clear and checked
  • 1:00 p.m. Parade begins

* Note: Greenwood Street will be blocked from Noon until the parade reaches E. Rutherford Street.

* PARKING AREAS FOR PARADE: Fred’s parking lot, field behind Landrum Family Practice, First Baptist Landrum parking lots, lot directly behind City Hall, the Landrum Youth Sports field parking lot, and Landrum United Methodist Church parking lots.

* PARADE-WATCHERS CANNOT PARK on N. Trade Avenue this year. You are welcome to bring a chair or blankets. N. Trade  Avenuewill close at 11:00 a.m.

* PLEASE DO NOT PARK at the Hot Spot. Management stated that cars will be towed.*

General Notes for Saturday, December 15, 2018

  • Parade entries are $10 each, with all proceeds benefitting a Landrum area charity.
  • Dignitaries include the parade’s grand marshal, local elected officials, and, of course, Santa.
  • Due to traffic congestion on North Trade Avenue, participants are encouraged to load floats prior to parade line-up. This can be done in the Fred’s/Burke’s parking
    lot.
  • The parade route begins on N. Trade Avenue between the Depot and the fire station. It continues down N. Trade Avenue, turning left on E. Rutherford, and progresses to Redland Road with a right turn at O. P. Earle Elementary School. The parade ends at Landrum Middle School.
  • City of Landrum personnel, emergency services, and the Landrum Area Business Association will assist with this year’s parade.

We are excited about this wonderful event!

For more information, contact Chief Warren Ashmore at warren.ashmore@landrumfire.com.

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