City of Hartsville – Fire Department

Hartsville Fire Department offers drop box for proper U.S. flag retirements

Hartsville residents looking for a way to appropriately dispose of weathered or damaged United States flags can now use a drop box at the Hartsville Fire Department to ensure the flag’s correct retirement.

The drop box can be found at the department’s location at 111 S. Seventh St., behind the flagpole. Flags placed in the box will be taken to local Boy Scout groups or American Legion representatives and destroyed through a flag retirement ceremony. The box came about after […]

January 27th, 2016|News|Comments Off

Hartsville Fire Department’s Boots and Buckets fundraiser to bring many local families a Merry Christmas

Around the Hartsville area last year, 105 families facing difficulty providing Christmas gifts for their children received some help from the Hartsville Fire Department’s Boots and Buckets fundraiser, bringing a brighter holiday season to 215 children. Now, Hartsville shoppers will get another opportunity to contribute to this powerful community effort, as the Fire Department brings back the annual program the day after Thanksgiving.

Hartsville’s firefighters will collect donations beginning 8 a.m. Friday, Nov. 27 on Hartsville Crossing Boulevard, both at […]

November 20th, 2015|News|Comments Off

Hartsville Fire Department reminds residents to think safe when cooking this Thanksgiving

With Thanksgiving rapidly approaching, the City of Hartsville Fire Department would like to remind everyone who will be cooking this year to be careful and never leave the stove unattended while in use.

Each year, nearly 4,300 fires in the United States occur on Thanksgiving Day causing 15 fatalities, about 50 injuries, and nearly $27 million in property damage. Of these fires, 1,450 are in residential structures that claim 15 lives, injure 41, and cause an estimated $21 million in […]

November 20th, 2015|News|Comments Off

Hartsville Fire Department providing collection point for flood relief donations

The Hartsville Fire Department, 111 S. Seventh St., is serving as a collection point for donations to serve flood victims. The department is accepting such items as bottled water, canned foods, paper goods and cleaning supplies. For more information, contact Larry Bess at 843.206.3318.

October 9th, 2015|News|Comments Off

Hartsville Fire Department Reminds Hartsville Residents: Hear the Beep Where You Sleep. Every Bedroom Needs a Working Smoke Alarm!

Location matters when it comes to your smoke alarm. That’s the message behind this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Hear the Beep Where You Sleep. Every Bedroom Needs a Working Smoke Alarm!”

Along with firefighters and safety advocates nationwide, the Hartsville Fire Department is joining forces with the nonprofit National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) during Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 4 to 10, to remind local residents about the importance of having working smoke alarms in every bedroom, outside each sleeping […]

September 17th, 2015|News|Comments Off

South Carolina Baptist Convention volunteers to help local residents with storm relief

UPDATED: The South Carolina Baptist Convention will have volunteers in the Hartsville community this Monday, July 27, helping property owners who need assistance by removing limbs and trees downed by Tuesday evening’s storm. They have asked the Hartsville Fire Department to assist them by evaluating residential properties where tree damage is hindering homeowners from getting in and out. If you or someone you know may be interested in this effort, contact the Hartsville Fire Department at 843.383.3000.

July 24th, 2015|News|Comments Off

Sponsoring pet oxygen masks for the Hartsville Fire Department

Local pet lovers can now sponsor pet oxygen masks to help the Hartsville Fire Department save the lives of pets in homes affected by fire. Visit http://www.petoxygenmasks.org/ to learn more.

June 3rd, 2015|News|Comments Off

Hartsville Fire Department to host fundraiser for family of late firefighter John Auten

The Hartsville Fire Department will host a benefit fundraiser for the family of the late Lt. John Auten, a longtime veteran of the department, on Thursday, March 5, when firefighters will be cooking and serving butt bog from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the department’s station at 111 S. Seventh St. in Hartsville.

Auten, a highly respected member of the Fire Department who served as a firefighter for 33 years, passed away Monday, Feb. 16 after a brief illness, […]

February 23rd, 2015|News|Comments Off

Fire hydrant testing taking place during February

Residents will see crews performing routine testing of fire hydrants in the City of Hartsville over the next several weeks. Residents may see some discoloration in their water temporarily during this time, although the water remains safe.

February 4th, 2015|News|Comments Off

Hartsville Fire Department gives tips for cooking Thanksgiving dinner safely

As families and friends gather again to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday, many will be preparing meals on a variety of cooking devices. The Hartsville Fire Department would like to remind all those getting ready for festivities to use careful attention when cooking, especially with crowds and children present, as well as when using unfamiliar devices, to help everyone have a happy and safe Thanksgiving.

Fire departments around the nation respond to an average of 156,600 house fires every year which […]

November 21st, 2014|News|Comments Off