Landrum Area Fire and Rescue District

Protecting Neighbors

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

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On Sunday, September 11, 2016, 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 First Baptist Church of Landrum (300 East Rutherford Street, Landrum, SC 29356) from 6:00 p.m. until approximately 7:30 p.m.

As a symbol of honor and remembrance we are holding a non-perishable food drive and asking all to participate to refill the church pantries.

In addition, Landrum Area Fire and Rescue District will accept non-perishable food items to continue the District’s Backpack Program that helps ensure our area’s underprivileged children have food when school is not in session.

For planning purposes, Sunday’s event agenda is below.

  • Prelude — 9/11 Tribute Video
  • Presentation of the Colors
  • Bagpipe Processional and Seating of First Responders
  • Welcome and Recognition of First Responders
  • Prayer
  • Music Presentation
  • Speaker: Steve Boehm; FDNY
  • Speaker: Shannon Dotson; Landrum Area Fire and Rescue District
  • Speaker: Rusty Clevenger; Spartanburg County Coroner
  • Music Presentation
  • Message: Brannon Poore; Landrum Area Fire and Rescue District
  • Music Presentation
  • Prayer
  • Bagpipe Recessional
  • Dove Release Ceremony
  • Light Refreshments in Fellowship Hall

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

From WYFF: “Upstate Fire Departments Battle Shortage of Volunteer Firefighters”

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LANDRUM, SC (WYFF)

IMG_6280In his 34 years as a volunteer fireman, Danny Jones has sacrificed a lot.

“You spend time away from your family and your job. It just takes a lot of time,” Jones said.

These days, officials at Landrum Area Fire and Rescue see fewer volunteers like Jones. Fire Chief Warren Ashmore said volunteerism across the state has dropped.

IMG_6277“Years ago, it seemed like people did more stuff for their neighborhoods. I don’t know if (times) have gotten so busy that it pulled people away from that. It’s not something people growing up now seem to understand,” Ashmore said.

According to the South Carolina State Firefighters Association, there are 17,000 firefighters in the state. More than two-thirds of those have been identified as volunteer firefighters, a number that has held steady since 2012.

IMG_6278Some fear that if the number of volunteers continues to drop, homeowners and property owners could face an increased risk.

Ashmore said the shortage of volunteers has forced fire departments to partner with each other.

“We’re seeing a trend where five or six fire departments show up for a call that generates the number of people we had years ago with volunteers,” Ashmore said.

Story Copyright 2016 by WYFF. All rights reserved.

Special Called Commission Meeting — August 29, 2016

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The Landrum Area Fire and Rescue District Commission will hold a special called meeting on Monday, August 29, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. at the Landrum Depot located at 211 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.

MEETING AGENDA
LANDRUM AREA FIRE & RESCUE DISTRICT COMMISSION
August 29, 2016     6:00 P.M.
Location:  Landrum Depot
211 N. Trade Ave
Landrum, SC 29356

  • Invocation
  • Pledge of Allegiance
  • Notification of Meeting Postings in Accordance with State Law
  • Public Comments* — Items on the Agenda (30 Minute Total Limit on Public Comment)
  • Presentation of Annual Audit Results — Larry Finney of Greene, Finney & Horton
  • Discussion of Engine Purchase — LAFRD Truck Committee Chairman Danny Jones and Robbie Fore (Owner; Spartan Apparatus)
  • Public Comments* — Items Not on the Agenda (30 Minute Total Limit on Public Comment. Balance of Time Unused from First Comment Period)
  • Adjourn

(Notice and Agenda Posted Online on August 19, 2016 at 11:10 a.m.)

Commission Meeting — August 22, 2016

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The regular monthly meeting of the Landrum Area Fire and Rescue District Commission will be Monday, August 22, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. at the 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.

MEETING AGENDA
LANDRUM AREA FIRE & RESCUE DISTRICT COMMISSION
August 22, 2016     6:00 P.M.
Location:  Landrum Area Fire & Rescue Station
200 N. Trade Ave
Landrum, SC 29356

  • Invocation
  • Pledge of Allegiance
  • Notification of Meeting Postings in Accordance with State Law
  • Approval of Minutes
  • Public Comments* — Items on the Agenda (30 Minute Total Limit on Public Comment)
  • Treasurer’s Report
    • July Financials
    • Annual Audit Update
  • Fire Chief’s Report
  • Executive Session pursuant to Section 30‐4‐70(a)(1) of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, for the purpose of discussing compensation of an employee.**

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

  • New Business
    • VFIS Audit & Recommendations
    • Security System
    • Engine Purchase
  • Public Comments* — Items Not on the Agenda (30 Minute Total Limit on Public Comment. Balance of Time Unused from First Comment Period)
  • Adjourn

(Notice and Agenda Posted Online on August 19, 2016 at 11:03 a.m.)

What You Need to Know

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There are a number of opportunities the Landrum Area Fire and Rescue District is offering to the community, and we wanted to make sure you knew about them.

Check our NEWS page, LANDRUM FIRE & RESCUE UNIVERSITY page, our CALENDAR, and our FACEBOOK page frequently to stay informed.

Here’s what you need to know.

The Landrum Area Fire and Rescue District is partnering with the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office to conduct a self-defense class for the public.

The class is divided in to two parts. The first is a 45-minute Power Point, and the remainder will be hands-on application.

The course will last approximately 90 minutes, and there is no cost to participate.

To secure a seat, call the Landrum Area Fire and Rescue District at 864-457-3101.

Nationally-certified instructor Kellie Culbreth has several dates scheduled to provide CPR instruction for the public.

Currently, scheduled classes are:

  • August 3
  • August 10
  • August 17
  • August 20
  • August 27
  • September 7
  • September 10
  • September 14
  • September 17
  • September 21
  • September 24

All classes will be held from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the Landrum Area Fire and Rescue District headquarters.

The class size is a minimum of 1 participant and maximum of 8.

The cost for the four-hour class is $50.00. All equipment will be provided, and participants who successfully complete the class will receive a CPR certification card that is valid for two years.

To reserve a seat, call the Landrum Area Fire and Rescue District at 864-457-3101.

Fire Extinguisher Training is available by appointment for businesses, apartment complexes, or at the station. Call the Landrum Area Fire and Rescue District at 864-457-3101 to schedule a time.

The Landrum Area Fire and Rescue District has 10-year smoke alarms also available upon request. Personnel from the Landrum Area Fire and Rescue District will deliver and install the smoke detectors and also provide a 5-minute tutorial presentation in the home where the alarms will be placed.

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