Preparing for operation of our ladder with continuing training. Still finalizing items on the truck while building knowledge and familiarity.

A little fire prevention activity at the Big Blue Marble.

BLFD and Midlands Fire personnel from Saluda County, spent time this morning in live fire training at the Lexington County Fire Service training facility. Training together helps both departments better understand operating guidelines for each. Great day to train and learn.

For those who were here that day, NEVER FORGET and for others LEARN and REMEMBER.

BLFD responded to Oswald Wholesale Lumber on Saturday due to an outside fire spreading into a landfill area of scrap lumber at the business. Engines 251, 261, and Tanker 254 were on the scene along with Brush Truck 302. Fire was contained by personnel.

Moved to the Minute Man hose load for our cross lays on our Sutphen and KME engines. Plenty of time spent pulling and loading to ensure familiarity with personnel during our training meeting.

BLFD responded mutual aid to the MLILY USA plant in Fairfield County today. Rescue 250 with Ventilation 250 deployed to support ventilation of the structure.

Thank you Leesville Methodist Church for thinking about our team with all the snacks and goodies.

Brush & woods fires continue off Buck Smith Road today. Brush Truck 250 and Tanker 254 responded along with Engine 308 and Battalion 393. Fire was contained by responders.

Friday, responded with Ridge Spring Fire to a woods fire off Hwy 23 near Greenview Drive. Both departments worked to contain the fire along with SC Forestry.

BLFD is grateful for the assistance provided by Tower 310 yesterday evening to rescue an individual who had been trapped in a bucket truck. The bucket apparently failed while extended trimming limbs. Support 260 provided additional lighting at the scene.

Single car MVC on Willis Street at Two Notch Road. Engine 327 and 251 responded with LCEMS and multiple law enforcement agencies.

Great action with a fire extinguisher limited the involvement to the vehicle. BLFD had only some mop up operations upon arrival with Engine 251.

Engines 251 & 261 responded to a structure fire on Forest Drive early this morning along with Tanker 254. BLFD was supported by LCFS and EMS during the response. Fire was contained shortly after arrival.

Celebrate our 250th. Have a SAFE and Happy 4th. GOD Bless the USA.

Be careful with all this heat and humidity.

Debris fire on Sunday which started from a down power line on Lick Creek Court. Engine 251 on scene with Brush Truck 250 and Tanker 254. Fire was contained to a small area and adjacent property was not damaged.

Engineer Dylan Rice receiving for BLFD the 2025 Fire Safe Community Award at the SC Fire-Rescue Conference. Thanks for all your efforts and work toward this award.

BLFD at the BL Branch Library Summer Reading Kickoff party today. Great fun for all who came.